Noticias
GNC Deputy President Ateega quits
Constitutional Drafting Committee election law approved
The Constitutional Drafting Committee election law was today approved by the General National Congress (GNC), after days of debate.
Final vote on the Constitutional Drafting Committee election law slated for tomorrow
Tomorrow should see the final vote on the election law for the Constitutional Drafting Committee.
Update: On the Struggle for an Inclusive Constitutional Assembly
The National Congress failed to reach an agreement on the draft electoral law that will guide elections of the Constitutional Assembly for Libya at its most recent session on Monday, July 8.
Zeidan answers citizens’ questions during Ramadan
Control regained over Interior Ministry
The Interior Ministry, closed for a week after the premises were besieged by militiamen, was yesterday back under government control.
The GNC, One Year On
The two biggest parties to boycott GNC except for work on constitution
Border closed after Muslim Brotherhood head tries to flee to Libya
Libyan revolutionary brigades yesterday closed the Libyan-Egyptian border crossing at Musaid, after the head of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood tried to flee the country’s political coup.
Interior Ministry besieged by hundreds of armed men
The Ministry of the Interior complex on Tripoli’s Airport Road was surrounded by a group of several hundred heavily-armed men early this evening. It is reported that when the gunmen arrived, firing heavily into the air, guards in the complex withdrew.
Law 24, citizenship legislation still waiting to happen
Safwan Milad intends to run for GNC president
Congressman Safwan Milad, the only member of the Al Asala and Development Party and who was elected on the party list system for Tripoli’s Hay Andalus district, has declared himself a candidate for the presidency of the General National Congress. The vote to replace former Congress President Mohamed Magarief is due tomorrow.
Safwan Milad intends to run for GNC president
Congressman Safwan Milad, the only member of the Al Asala and Development Party and who was elected on the party list system for Tripoli’s Hay Andalus district, has declared himself a candidate for the presidency of the General National Congress. The vote to replace former Congress President Mohamed Magarief is due tomorrow.
Congressional Committee accuses Zeidan of ignoring Islamic Affairs Minister
Congress’ Committee on Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has accused the Prime Minister of deliberately sidelining the Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Ministry.
UN told that Libya’s transition will remain difficult and that Political Isolation Law violates civil rights.
In his latest quarterly briefing on Libya, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and head of UNSMIL, Tarek Mitri, has told the UN Security Council that, largely because of the security situation, the current transition period is likely to be longer and more difficult than previously expected.
Congress to elect new head next Tuesday 25 June
The General National Congress (GNC) has set next Tuesday 25th June as the date for the election of its new head.
Tripoli Court again postpones trial of Baghdadi Al-Mahmoudi
A court in Tripoli has once again adjourned the trial of Qaddafi’s last prime minister, Al-Baghdadi Al-Mahmoudi, and those charged with him – Al-Mabrouk Zamhoul and Amer Tirfas – this time to 7 August.
Supreme Judicial Council get new president
The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) elected a new president and a deputy this morning at its Zawiat Al-Dahmani headquarters on Tripoli’s Corniche.