Private sector investment needed to diversify economy, reduce corruption and burden on state:
By Sami Zaptia. A forum was held in Tripoli yesterday attended by most of the main state institutions to debate private sector...
Infighting and interference hamper Tripoli CBL says former spokesman
By Moutaz Ali. Tripoli, 7 February 2017: Former Central Bank of Libya spokesman Essam El-Oul has said that ill though-out...
New Sebha clinic being built with donations not government money
By Libya Herald reporters. Sebha is funding a new health clinic by itself (Photo: Creative Commons) Tripoli, 7 February 2017:...
Radical Saudi cleric prevented from speaking in Tobruk
By Jamie Prentis. Osama Al-Otaini (Photo: Social media) Tunis, 7 February 2017: Tobruk locals have forced the closure of the...
Power and water start to be reconnected in Sirte
By Libya Herald reporters. Water engineers at work in Sirte (Photo: social media) Tripoli, 7 February 2017: Engineers are beginning...
Customs duty of 100 percent to be imposed on imports – to solve liquidity and economic problems
By Sami Zaptia. The Serraj-led PC/GNA is to impose a 100 percent customs duty on almost all imports in an...
Italian civil aviation officials assess security at Mitiga
By Alessandra Bocchi. Tunis, 7 February 2017: A delegation of Italian civil aviation officials was in Tripoli yesterday to look...
Tripoli’s Art House celebrates 24th anniversary with ‘‘Reflection’’ exhibition
By Sami Zaptia. Tripoli's Art House is celebrating its 24th anniversary by putting on its Reflection exhibition (Art House). London,...
Residents move back to Benghazi’s Garyounis and Gwarsha districts – to rebuild homes and lives
By Libya Herald reporter. Destroyed homes in Garyounis (Photo: Libya Herald) Benghazi, 7 February 2017: More than two years after...
The EU could “amend” some sanctions to help the political process
By Libya Herald reporters. Tunis, 6 February 2017: The EU said today that some sanctions could be lifted to assist...
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Sentiment growing against illegal refugee settlement, resettlement or naturalisation across Libya – UNHCR singled out for criticism
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“No to Settlement, Naturalisation – Libya for Libyans” Movement rallying Libyans to resist settlement of illegal migrants
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‘Refugees in Libya’ condemns campaign of dehumanization against migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Libya
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Tripoli government follows up on readiness of new Ministerial Complex at Airport Road’s Tripoli Gate project
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