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Libya’s chess game: Haftar’s son shakes hands in Israel

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On 7 November, Haaretz reported that Saddam Haftar, the son of Khalifa Haftar, flew on a private French-made Dassault Falcon jet out of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and landed in Israel for a 90-minute visit before returning to Libya. The purpose was for Haftar and his son to pursue “military and diplomatic assistance from Israel”, according to the report. With Libya’s elections scheduled for 24 December, this brief landing at the Ben-Gurion Airport was part of Haftar’s electoral campaign. The eastern commander, who led the Libyan National Army (LNA) during Libya’s civil war, wants to differ… Continue reading “Libya’s chess game: Haftar’s son shakes hands in Israel”

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Haftar announces run for presidency in upcoming elections

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The strongman in the east of war-scarred Libya, Khalifa Haftar, said Tuesday he would run for president in a December 24 election that is also set to be contested by a son of former dictator Muammar Gaddafi. “I declare my candidacy for the presidential election, not because I am chasing power but because I want to lead our people towards glory, progress and prosperity,” he said in a speech, broadcast live on Libyan television. His announcement comes two days after the candidacy of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi – the son of slain dictator Muammar Gaddafi – who has been accused of war crimes by the Inte… Continue reading “Haftar announces run for presidency in upcoming elections”

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Libyan warlord Haftar announces presidential bid

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Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar will run in the presidential election due to be next month, he said on Tuesday. “I announce my candidacy for the presidential elections, not seeking power or searching for a status, but to lead our people during a crucial stage towards glory, progress and prosperity,” Haftar said in a speech. Haftar leads the eastern-based, self-styled Libyan National Army. In September, he temporarily relinquished command of his forces, a move required according to the election law ratified by parliamentary speaker Aguila Saleh, also an ally of Haftar. The commission said that fi… Continue reading “Libyan warlord Haftar announces presidential bid”

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Libya elders urge boycott over Gaddafi presidential bid

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Elders from several cities called for a boycott of presidential elections and protesters shut voting stations in western Libya on Monday after former dictator Muammar Gaddafi’s son registered to run. Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, whose whereabouts have been secret for years, on Sunday became the first heavyweight candidate to sign up for the December 24 poll. But an influential council of elders from Misrata, a city which played a key role in the 2011 uprising that toppled his father, called for an election boycott. The council rejects “the candidacy of those who used excessive force against the Liby… Continue reading “Libya elders urge boycott over Gaddafi presidential bid”

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Erdogan:Turkey firmly moves towards its 2023 goals

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Azer News

By Vugar Khalilov President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Turkey is moving towards its 2023 goals with determination, Yeni Shafak has reported. Erdogan made the remarks at Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s 83rd death anniversary commemoration conducted in Anitkabir. “We are moving towards our 2023 goals with determination, with the historical successes we have achieved in every field, especially in education, health, security, and industry. We will never allow the integrity of our country, the survival of our state, the unity, peace, and ancient values of our noble nation to be attacked,” Erdogan w… Continue reading “Erdogan:Turkey firmly moves towards its 2023 goals”

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Macron hosts Paris conference on upcoming Libya elections

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French President Emmanuel Macron will host on Friday an international conference aimed at ensuring Libya sticks to a plan to hold elections in December and turn a new page in its history, a decade after the overthrow of dictator Muammar Muhammad al-Gaddafi. The hydrocarbon-rich North African country has been mired in civil war since the killing of Gaddafi in a 2011 uprising, with the bloodshed drawing in competing Libya factions and Islamist groups, as well as regional powers. Boththe presidential vote on December 24 and the legislative elections are the centrepiece of a UN plan to help restor… Continue reading “Macron hosts Paris conference on upcoming Libya elections”