Top Libyan official asks Russia to help withdrawal of mercenaries
31 Dec 2020
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Moscow is being asked to help evacuate fighters, some of which may be supported by Russia itself.
The Foreign Minister of Libya’s internationally recognised and UN-backed Government of National Accord, Mohamed Taha Siala announced that his country asked Russia to help evacuating foreign fighters from the war-torn country. Siala was speaking during a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday.
The press conference came following Moscow’s invitation to discuss political and military developments in Libya.
After the meeting Siala said, We asked for Moscow s assistance to evacuate foreign fighters from Libya. We expressed our concern over seizing oil export revenues in a bank account that Libyans cannot benefit from.
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Meets Libyan Counterpart In Moscow
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Libyan counterpart Mohamed Taha Siala on Wednesday held talks in Moscow.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Libyan counterpart Mohamed Taha Siala on Wednesday held talks in Moscow.Speaking to reporters, Lavrov called on Libya s two rival governments to continue dialogue to end the country s conflict.
Taha Siala said while he respected the work of the UN in trying to mediate the conflict, we should assume that they, as Libyan people do, have to face the split in the (United Nations) Security Council.
Egypt security delegation in Libya capital for rare visit
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Egyptian security officials met Sunday with representatives of Libya s Government of National Accord
TRIPOLI (AFP) - Egyptian security officials met Sunday with representatives of Libya s Government of National Accord, a first delegation in nearly six years from Cairo, considered a backer of a rival camp in the conflict-hit country.
Interior minister for the UN-recognised GNA, Fathi Bachagha, held a high-level meeting with the Egyptian delegation, which included the deputy intelligence services chief, his office said.
Imed Trabelsi, head of the Libyan general security body, also attended the meeting.
Egypt delegates meet GNA officials in rare Libya visit
27 Dec 2020
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Cairo, a backer of rival warlord Khalifa Haftar, has sent senior officials to meet with the UN-backed government for the first time in nearly six years. Libyan rivals struck a ceasefire agreement in October, which has been generally respected, setting the stage for elections at the end of 2021. (AA)
Egyptian security officials have met with representatives of Libya s Government of National Accord (GNA), the first delegation in nearly six years from Cairo – a backer of rival warlord Khalifa Haftar in the conflict-hit country.
Interior minister for the UN-recognised GNA, Fathi Bachagha, held a high-level meeting with the Egyptian delegation, which included the deputy intelligence services chief, his office said on Sunday.
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