The speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, called on Greece to use its relations with the European Union to stop dealing with the national unity government, which he described as “devoid of confidence”.

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The call came during Saleh’s meeting with Greek Consul General to Libya Agapios Kalou Lognomis, where the two sides discussed the latest developments in Libya and strengthening Libyan-Greek relations, according to a statement issued by the council.

According to Fathi al-Marimi, media advisor to the presidency of the House of Representatives, "Saleh assured the Greek consul of the need for Greece to use its relationship with the European Union to stop dealing with the national unity government that is devoid of confidence from the House of Representatives."

Saleh stressed that "co-operation with the distrusted government disrupts efforts to achieve political stability, constitutes an obstacle to the formation of a unified government, and thus hinders the organization and conduct of presidential and parliamentary elections in Libya," al-Marimi said.

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The Deputy Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General, Stephanie Khoury, assured the leaders and coordinators of Libyan political parties and blocs of the mission’s commitment to involving all stakeholders in the political process.

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Khoury explained in her tweet on the “X” platform that leaders of political parties and blocs exchanged their views on advancing the political process, stressing the need for a comprehensive approach that includes all parties.

Khoury added that the political leaders and coordinators stressed the importance of the Libyan authorities playing their role in meeting the economic and social needs of the Libyan people, preserving Libya’s unity and respecting its sovereignty.
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Russia announced its support for the efforts made to reach a rapid and comprehensive settlement of the crisis in Libya, based on the principles of ensuring its unity, territorial integrity, and state sovereignty.

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She confirmed this during a meeting with Mikhail Bogdanov, Special Representative of the Russian President for Middle East and African Affairs, with the Libyan Ambassador to Russia, Mohamed Al-Maghrawi.

In his statements, Bogdanov stressed the importance of unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Libya, stressing the need to reach a comprehensive and rapid settlement of the Libyan crisis.

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Member of the Libyan Advisory Council of State, Naima Al-Hami, announced that a tripartite meeting will be held in Cairo between Libyan leaders, to complete talks on forming a new government.

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Al-Hami explained that the final date for the meeting has not yet been determined, but it will be held soon, and the meeting will include the President of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Manfi, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, and the President of the Supreme Council of State, Mohamed Takala.

Al-Hami confirmed in press statements that this meeting comes as a continuation of the discussions and agreements that took place previously in Cairo, with the aim of finding solutions to the political impasse that the country is suffering from and forming a new Libyan government.
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The Constituent Assembly for Drafting the Libyan Constitution welcomed the ruling of the Zawia Court of First Instance, which requires the High Elections Commission to put the draft constitution completed in 2017 to a general popular referendum.

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In a statement, the Commission called on the Election Commission to comply with the court’s decision and implement it, warning that obstructing the Constitutional Declaration is an act criminalized by the Penal Code.

The Commission indicated that the ruling of the Corner Court is in line with what was stipulated in the Interim Constitutional Declaration, which entrusted the Constituent Assembly with the responsibility of drafting the country’s draft permanent constitution, stressing the right of the Libyan people to comment on its work through a general referendum in accordance with legal procedures.
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The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Acting Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Stephanie Khoury, participated in a panel discussion organized by the Al Salam Center for Studies and Crisis Management in Benghazi.

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During the seminar, the participants called for exploring new horizons to create sustainable solutions that constitute a break from the failures of the past.

According to the UN mission’s media office, Khoury reiterated the readiness of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya to work with the Libyan academic community and all Libyans.

She stressed that the mission’s goal is not only to address the current situation, but also to help establish an institutional system of governance that guarantees the rule of law, human rights, and equitable development for all.
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Libya’s representative to the United Nations, Al-Taher Al-Sunni, criticized the foreign interference which is considered the main cause of the crisis in his country during his speech at the UN Security Council session on the situation in Libya.

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Al-Sunni called on the UN Security Council to identify the parties or individuals who are obstructing the comprehensive settlement of the Libyan crisis, and expressed his dissatisfaction with the stagnation and external lectures about what the Libyans should do.

Al-Sunni stressed the need for Libyans to decide their fate themselves, expressing fatigue with using Libya to achieve the interests of regional countries and other countries, and stressed the importance of making internal decisions away from external interference.

Al-Sunni criticized the United Nations for its failure to address the political crisis in Libya and demanded the appointment of a new envoy capable of presenting a real political approach.
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A statement issued by the February 17 movement in the Libyan city of Misrata expressed its dissatisfaction with the statements of Stephanie Khoury, Deputy Head of the UN Security Mission, describing them as “does not meet the hopes placed on resolving the Libyan crisis.”

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The statement explained that Khoury did not present a clear road map to resolve the current political impasse and did not identify the parties obstructing the political process over the past years.

The statement stated that political and institutional divisions weakened Libyans’ hopes of establishing an effective government that would extend its authority to all parts of the country and unify state institutions.
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The High National Elections Commission in Libya announced the extension of the voter registration period until July 13, and this is considered the second and final extension.

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This extension came in response to the increasing demand for registration by citizens, as the number of registered voters in the municipal council elections reached 157,000.

The Commission explained that the extension would give an additional opportunity to those who faced difficulties in including their names and data in the voter register, stressing the importance of broad participation to ensure the credibility and transparency of the electoral process.

The Commission stressed that effective participation in the elections contributes to choosing who will manage municipal affairs and fulfill citizens’ demands.
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The head of the Defense and National Security Committee in the Libyan House of Representatives, Talal Al-Mayhoub, confirmed that American movements in the west of the country may disrupt the upcoming political path.

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Al-Mayhoub explained, “The Libyan street wants to move toward elections, which are being obstructed by armed formations.”

Al-Mayhoub pointed out that “American support for armed groups in western Libya, and their efforts to form what is known as the Libyan European Legion, hinders any stability in the country.”

He added: “What Washington is seeking will push the armed groups in western Libya to reject any path regarding elections or consensus on unifying the military establishment, which will hinder consensus between the Libyan parties.
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A report issued by the “Global Coalition to Protect Education” revealed that more than 250 schools in Libya have been subjected to attacks over the past ten years as a result of fighting and floods in Derna.

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The report confirmed the continuation of attacks on the education sector in various regions, especially in and around the capital, Tripoli, with educational institutions being used for military purposes on an intermittent basis.

The coalition’s report, entitled “Attacks on Education 2024,” indicated that intermittent violence between armed formations allied with the outgoing Government of National Unity and the government appointed by the House of Representatives continued during the years 2022 and 2023, which negatively affected schools.
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The United Nations Support Mission in Libya called for adopting a comprehensive approach that includes all Libyan parties, in order to reach a sustainable political solution that ends the current crisis in the country.

This statement came in the wake of an expanded meeting held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on Thursday, which brought together about 130 figures from the House of Representatives and the Supreme Council of State

The meeting, which was held in Cairo, witnessed participants calling for the formation of a single new government, emphasizing the importance of holding parliamentary and presidential elections in accordance with the laws issued by the House of Representatives and drawn up by the 6+6 Committee.
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Today, Sunday, the head of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, held a meeting with Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, where developments in the national reconciliation file in Libya were discussed.

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The meeting came on the sidelines of his participation in the sixth semi-annual meeting between the African Union, the regional economic communities and the African regional mechanisms.

During the meeting, Menfi and Nguesso discussed ways to activate the role of the African Union in the Libyan national reconciliation process, and the discussion focused on strengthening the role of the African Union in supervising this process to ensure the achievement of comprehensive reconciliation and in cooperation with the Presidential Council.
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Libyan presidential candidate Fadil Al-Amin warned of the serious repercussions facing Libya, stressing that ignoring these economic, political and military crises will only exacerbate them.

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Al-Amin pointed out in a post on his page on the social networking site “X” that the recent developments in the Azawad region and the military build-up near Ghadames, in addition to the accumulation of weapons between various parties, threaten to erupt into internal and international conflicts.

Al-Amin stressed that economic and financial institutions in Libya are suffering from an accelerating collapse as a result of corruption and mismanagement, the decline in the value of the Libyan dinar and the printing of counterfeit currency and explained that the spread of bribery and corruption has created a social state based on greed and fear.
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The head of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee of the Libyan House of Representatives, Issa Al-Aribi, stressed the need for the Libyan government to respond to the demands of the residents of the oil and gas production areas, stressing the importance of providing basic services to these citizens.

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Al-Aribi pointed out that the government is required to pay attention to these legitimate demands to ensure the provision of services without interruption and achieve a decent life for the residents, adding that providing these services is a binding duty on the state, and not just gifts or subsidies.
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Khaled Al-Mishri won the presidency of the Supreme Council of State in Libya, where he received 69 votes out of 137, ahead of Mohamed Takala, who received only 68 votes.

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The 101st session of the council began in the capital, Tripoli, with 135 members in attendance, and was dedicated to electing a new president.

The voting results sparked major disagreements within the council, as the cancellation of a vote in favor of Takala led to threats to withdraw from Al-Mishri and his bloc.

Al-Mishri expressed his readiness to withdraw if the vote was re-voted, which could exacerbate the political crises in the country.
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The Commander of the General Command, Khalifa Haftar, discussed with the Head of the Egyptian General Intelligence, Major General Abbas Kamel, the political developments of the Libyan crisis, during their meeting in the Rajma area in the city of Benghazi, according to what was announced by the office of the “General Command”.

Haftar received in his office at the General Command headquarters the Head of the Egyptian Intelligence and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of the Chief of Staff of the Security Forces, Major General Khaled Khalifa Haftar, and the Secretary-General of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Khairi Al-Tamimi. Haftar stressed during the meeting the depth of the fraternal relations between Libya and Egypt.
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The Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced, in a move that reflects a significant improvement in the security situation in Libya, the easing of travel restrictions to Libya that had been imposed since 2016.

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This decision comes after a comprehensive assessment of the security situation in the country, which indicated a significant reduction in the level of risk.

The ministry said in its statement, issued on Wednesday, that the previous ban on Indian citizens traveling to Libya, which was imposed on May 23, 2016, has been amended to advise against travel to the country except in cases of extreme necessity.

The ministry added that it encourages Indian citizens to contact the Indian Embassy in Tripoli in emergency situations.
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