What to do when your coach calls you off the bench with one second (and basically one play) left on the clock and your side trail the World Series champions by seven points in the final of the HSBC LA Sevens? If your name is Branco du Preez, you firs…
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President of Presidency Council Meets Youth and Sports Cadres
Tripoli-The President of Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj on Saturday met activists and members of the youth and sports cadres as part of consultations with community leaders and activists across the country. The …
UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees calls for increased support, amidst deteriorating humanitarian situation in Libya [EN/AR]
TRIPOLI, Libya � UNHCR’s Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, Kelly T. Clements, concluded a two-day visit to Libya on Tuesday, committing to continued support for displaced people and others affected by ongoing clashes.During her mission, Clements a…
Mi’tig Discusses With Chairman of Youth and Sports Board Problems Facing the Sector
Tripoli- Deputy Head of Presidency Council Ahmed Mi’tig met on Monday the Chairman of Youth and Sports Board Bashir Al Qantri, with whom he discussed activating sports clubs and providing the financial resources needed to upgrade the clubs across the c…
UNSMIL congratulates the newly elected Members of the Supreme Judicial Council in Libya
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) congratulates the Supreme Judicial Council on the successful election of its members across Libya. These transparent elections are an example of democracy and peaceful transfer of power in Libya. The…
Head of Libya’s UN-backed government proposes plan to end crisis
TRIPOLI� Libya’s leader of the Government of National Unity, Fayez al-Sarraj announced Sunday new moves to restore calm in a country with ever-rising tensions.The political move calls for the simultaneous holding of presidential and legislative electio…
UN cooperation with League of Arab States ‘pivotal’, UN chief tells Security Council
Global problems require global solutions that rely on essential partnerships, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday, stating that our cooperation with the League of Arab States is pivotal. Our two organ…
Youth and Sports Board dispatches aid shipment to Ghat
Tripoli-Youth and Sports Board dispatched an aid shipment Monday to Ghat via Anmitiqa Airport. The board on its website reported that the aid would be distributed by its affiliated institutions in Ghat. It also said the aid was accompanied by a delegat…
Libya, UNICEF Sign Agreement To Provide Education For Libyan Children
TRIPOLI, Libya� The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Libyan Ministry of Education, signed an agreement to provide education for children affected by the armed conflict in the country.Towards improved learning and quality basic services f…
Manchester Marks Anniversary of Concert Bombing
Like last year on May 22 bells will toll across the northern English city of Manchester to mark the anniversary � this time the second� of the suicide bombing of the Manchester Arena that left 23 concert-goers dead, including the attacker, and 139 woun…