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Libyan Field Marshal Haftar, Parliament Speaker in Cairo for political settlement

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 - 10:41 GMT

Both Libyan figures arrived in Egypt on Sunday, within the framework of Cairo-led moves to resolve the crisis of Dabaiba's "obstinacy" in handing over power, the sources added.

Libya's Haftar announces to run for presidential election

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 - 09:58 GMT

Haftar announced on Tuesday he will run in a Dec. 24 presidential election that aims to help end a decade of conflict.

Libya's Presidential Council vice holds meeting with Hafter, UN envoy

Sun, 02 May 2021 - 12:15 GMT

The statement reiterated the importance of protecting Libya's unity and sovereignty.

Haftar orders resumption of domestic flights for oil companies

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 - 10:52 GMT

Ibrahim al-Faidi said Haftar's decision was meant to transport staffers and users of oil companies.

Libyan Parliament’s Speaker to visit Egypt Sunday

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 - 09:11 GMT

Speaker of the Libyan Parliament Aguila Saleh will visit Egypt Sunday, according to Libyan media outlets.

Militias not able to advance further in Sirte, army to defend Libya through all means: Commander Khaled al-Mahgoub

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 - 10:45 GMT

The Libyan National Army (LNA) Mobilization Commander Khaled al-Mahgoub affirmed that Militias affiliated with the government of National Accord were located 140 kilometers away from Sirte

Libyan National Army: We will not concede departure of Turkish mercenaries from Libya

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 - 03:11 GMT

Haftar added that Turkish aggression threatened the unity of Libya and the stability of the region.

Command of Libyan Armed Forces praises Egypt's historic stance in support of Libya

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 - 11:33 GMT

Al Mesmari extended thanks to the Arab countries that backed Libya to overcome this crisis and counter-terrorism and foreign interference.

Sisi welcomes Libya's Haftar, Aguila Saleh in Ittahadya palace

Sat, 06 Jun 2020 - 10:58 GMT

Head of the Egyptian Intelligence Service Abbas Kamel, Speaker of the House of Representatives Ali Abdel Aaal and Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry attended the meeting.

Haftar, Libyan parliament speaker meet in Cairo

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 - 08:46 GMT

Haftar discussed with Egyptian officials the resumption of Geneva military talks between the Libyan warring parties in the form of the "5 + 5" meeting.

Egypt to Hafter: Cairo will not allow any threat to its western borders

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 - 06:52 GMT

Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Field Marshal Khalifa Hifter demanded Egypt's international support to stop the Turkish intervention in Libya.

Libya's Haftar declares end of Skhirat deal, accepts mandate to rule country

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 - 10:15 GMT

Haftar announced that the general command of the armed forces accepts a mandate from the Libyan people to govern the country.

Haftar ready for ceasefire if 'Turkish troops, mercenaries' withdraw from Libya

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 - 11:13 GMT

"Our patience is running thin regarding repeated truce breaches by Erdogan and Sarraj's mercenaries and their failure to fulfill their Berlin obligations," Haftar said.

Amb. Noke: Japan's peace, prosperity based on that of Libya

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 - 07:14 GMT

Noke went on explaining that there have been certain developments regarding Libya; however, it is still early to predict what will happen.

Heads of warring Libyan sides to meet in Moscow

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 - 06:56 GMT

Russia's foreign ministry said the heads of Libya's two warring factions will hold talks in Moscow on Monday, the Interfax news agency reported.

President of the European Council visits Egypt this week

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 - 12:05 GMT

President of the European Council Charles Michel will visit Egypt this week in a tour that includes Turkey, at the time where Libyan crisis sees a stand-off.

Tebboune invites Sisi to visit Algeria

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 - 01:46 GMT

In a press conference with the Algerian Foreign Minister, Shoukry said that both countries have strong consensus on rejection of any foreign military presence in the Libyan territories.

Egypt’s FM in Algeria for Libya

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 - 03:33 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry flew to Algeria on Thursday to convey President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi's message to Algerian President Abdel Madjid Tebboune.

LNA forces seize Sirte city

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 - 06:32 GMT

The Libyan National Army forces managed on Monday to seize the city of Sirte.

Libyan parliament authorizes Haftar to disable militia-controlled airports

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 - 02:00 GMT

The Libyan Parliament held Saturday an emergency session, in which it voted on a bundle of decisions, including the rejection of the MoUs inked between the Government of National Accord (GNA) and Turkey.

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