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LPDF
Opinion

A heavy legacy for the new Libyan government appointed by the LPDF

While international observers and media see that the foreign mercenaries’ file, stability, security, and openness of the coastal road are the most important issues facing

Khalifa_Haftar
Opinion

Is the situation in Libya close to a turning point? The new president meets Haftar in Benghazi

The new temporary unified government, which has the task of accompanying Libya to national elections on December 24, 2021, according to the road-map agreed by

Syria_UN
Opinion

The political track has failed in Syria, no joint declaration by the UN Security Council

On Tuesday, the UN Security Council failed to agree on a joint declaration on Syria, at the end of a day of negotiations marked by

Stephanie_Williams
Opinion

Libya has a new temporary unified government, the preparatory phase for a comprehensive solution

On Friday afternoon, February 5, 2021, the acting Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Libya, Stephanie Williams, announced the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF)

Lokman_Slim
Opinion

Lokman Slim, Hezbollah’s critic and Lebanese political commentator shot dead

On Thursday morning, Lokman Slim, a renowned Lebanese political writer and an ardent Hezbollah critic, was found dead in his car in southern Lebanon. Police

Stephanie_Williams_Libya
Opinion

Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, UNSMIL announces the results of the voting for the Presidential Council authority

On Tuesday evening, on the second day of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya

Syria
Opinion

Syria: Violent clashes breakout between Kurdish forces and government-backed rebels

On Sunday, violent clashes were reported between Kurdish security forces and pro-Syrian regime demonstrators. The pro-regime news agency SANA reported that the situation grew tense

Pope_Francis
Opinion

Pope Francis visit to Iraq, the pontifex should meet the refugees from Makhmour camp

From 5th to 8th March 2021, Pope Francis will be on a visit to Iraq. The pontifex will visit the Iraqi Kurdistan region capital, Erbil,

Tunisia
Opinion

Tunisia will not be able to emerge from the crisis if it does not turn the page of political Islam

To get out of the economic, social, and political crisis in which it has plunged, Tunisia must completely close with political Islam. “Today’s situation is

Russia_Libya
Opinion

What the hell is Russia doing in Libya and what is the point of consultations with Libyan politicians?

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov held numerous meetings with several Libyan politicians, including members of the House of Representatives and tribal figures, in conjunction