No Result
View All Result
Sunday, October 1, 2023
24 °c
Tripoli
24 ° Mon
24 ° Tue
24 ° Wed
24 ° Thu
  • Advertising
  • Contact
LibyaHerald
 
  • Home
  • Libya
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Magazine
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Register
SUBSCRIBE
  • Home
  • Libya
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Magazine
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
LibyaHerald
No Result
View All Result
Home Libya

Kobler prevented from flying to Tripoli after it halts visit claiming “logistical reasons”

byMichel Cousins
March 24, 2016
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
12
SHARES
52
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

By Libya Herald reporters.

UNSMIL chief Martin Kobler at the UN today (Photo: UN)
UNSMIL chief Martin Kobler (Photo: UN)

Tunis/Tripoli, 23 March 2016:

UN Special Envoy Martin Kobler was prevented from flying to Tripoli today by the “government” there . . .[restrict]despite a statement the day before yesterday by Nuri Abu Sahmain, head of the continuing General National Congress (GNC), that Kobler would arrive in the Libyan capital today for talks.

“Again had to cancel flight to Tripoli. wanted to help pave the way to pc in tripoli capital of ilbya. UN must have the right to fly Tripoli” (sic), Kobler tweeted this morning.

According to a Tripoli official, the visit was postponed till next week for “logistical reasons”.

RELATED POSTS

Top law firm joins new British Libyan Business Association

An academy with a difference in Tripoli

However, the Libya Herald has been informed that the regime last night had demanded an agenda from Kobler and tried to set conditions on his visit which he refused to accept. Essentially these were that he meet formally with both Nuri Abu Sahmain and Tripoli prime minister Khalifa Ghwell at their offices and discuss their agendas.

In an interview on the pro-Tripoli regime Nabaa TV yesterday, in which denied he had previously prevented UNMSIL from going to the capital, Abu Sahmain complained that it had been “illegally” in contact with militias in the capital. “This has led us to reconsider our offer and Kobler must apologise on this issue,” he declared.

Clarifying the situation following a Tripoli regime cabinet meeting today, Ghwell’s “foreign minister”, Ali Abuzakouk, said that Kobler’s visit had been postponed until next Monday and would take place only if he agreed not to meet anyone other than regime officials.

UN officials today spoke of Tripoli regime “obstructing” Kobler, stating that such action was unacceptable. They pointed out that he could no longer talk to the GNC because the Security Council had forbidden contacts with all unrecognised Libyan bodies.

The development came just hours before the European Union was expected to formally unveil plans for sanctions against Abu Sahmain and Ghwell as well as House of Representatives president Ageela Salah. [/restrict]

 
Tags: featuredLibyaMartin Kobler
Share5Tweet3Share1

Related Posts

UN calls for humanitarian pause to evacuate trapped civilians and deliver humanitarian assistance
Libya

Flood Daniel: International rescue teams begin to phase out, humanitarian response scaling up says OCHA report

October 1, 2023
Spanish epidemiologists and water specialists arrive in east Libya to help with post-Storm Daniel recovery
Libya

Spanish epidemiologists and water specialists arrive in east Libya to help with post-Storm Daniel recovery

September 28, 2023
Russian rescuers end mission in Libya: Russian Foreign Ministry
Libya

Russian rescuers end mission in Libya: Russian Foreign Ministry

September 28, 2023
UNDP installs solar power for Jufra municipality to operate water wells
Libya

UNDP installs solar power for Jufra municipality to operate water wells

September 27, 2023
Switzerland offers extra CHF 1 million for Libyan flood effort
Libya

Switzerland offers extra CHF 1 million for Libyan flood effort

September 27, 2023
Attorney General orders arrests at Jumhouria bank branch for embezzlement
Libya

Attorney General orders arrest of company’s representative for importing banned GM corn

September 27, 2023
Next Post

Clashes continue in Zawia

Tripoli LIA accuses UN body of lying

 

Advertise on LibyaHerald

Reach thousands of our site visitors daily

240 x 400px

Advertise Here
ADVERTISEMENT

Top Stories

  • Direct flights from Tripoli to Rome to resume on Saturday

    Direct flights from Tripoli to Rome to resume on Saturday

    83 shares
    Share 36 Tweet 20
  • Internal Security arrests NOC Chairman’s Office Manager for corruption in supply of medicines for Derna and its environs

    63 shares
    Share 26 Tweet 16
  • Italian Cabinet gives green light for a state of emergency to intervene in Libya, allocates € 5 million

    48 shares
    Share 19 Tweet 12
  • Eastern Libyan government calls for international reconstruction conference for Flood Daniel hit areas

    70 shares
    Share 36 Tweet 14
  • Qatar Civil Aviation to conduct Libyan airports inspection in October, signs MoU with Libyan counterpart

    45 shares
    Share 18 Tweet 11
LibyaHerald

The Libya Herald first appeared on 17 February 2012 – the first anniversary of the Libyan Revolution. Since then, it has become a favourite go-to source on news about Libya, for many in Libya and around the world, regularly attracting millions of hits.

Recent News

As U.S. calls for unified east-west Libyan effort, eastern Libyan government postpones Derna reconstruction conference to November

Flood Daniel: International rescue teams begin to phase out, humanitarian response scaling up says OCHA report

Sitemap

  • Why subscribe?
  • Terms & Conditions
  • FAQs
  • Copyright & Intellectual Property Rights
  • Subscribe now

Newsletters

    Be the first to know latest important news & events directly to your inbox.

    Sending ...

    By signing up, I agree to our TOS and Privacy Policy.

    © 2022 LibyaHerald - Powered by Sparx Solutions.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Login
    • Sign Up
    • Cart
    • Libya
    • Business
    • Advertising
    • About us
    • BusinessEye Magazine
    • Letters
    • Features
    • Why subscribe?
    • FAQs
    • Contact

    © 2022 LibyaHerald - Powered by Sparx Solutions.

    Welcome Back!

    Sign In with Facebook
    Sign In with Linked In
    OR

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password? Sign Up

    Create New Account!

    Sign Up with Facebook
    Sign Up with Linked In
    OR

    Fill the forms bellow to register

    *By registering into our website, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
    All fields are required. Log In

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In
    This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
    Are you sure want to unlock this post?
    Unlock left : 0
    Are you sure want to cancel subscription?