Tripoli – The UN says a new round of talks aimed at ending more than a year of violence and political chaos in Libya has opened in Geneva. Bernardino Leon, the UN special representative for Libya, was mediating the latest round of talks that opened in the Swiss city on Thursday. The UN has been […] The post UN launches new round of Libya peace talks appeared first … [Read more...] about UN launches new round of Libya peace talks
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Security Council votes to lift Libya no-fly zone
Pretoria - South Africa and the other 14 members of the United Nations Security Council have unanimously adopted Resolution 2016 of 2011, which lifts the no-fly zone imposed by Resolution 1973 in Libya. Resolution 2016 effectively ends NATO's role as from one minute before midnight on 31 October 2011. The move brings an end to months of international military action in … [Read more...] about Security Council votes to lift Libya no-fly zone
Answers Sought on Libya South Africa Connection
Following the emergence of potentially explosive documents on a Tripoli street corner, which points to a possible connection between South Africa and the war in Libya, the IFP's Velpahi Ndlovu is calling on the Minister of Defence Ms Lindiwe Sisulu to fully disclose South Africa's involvement in Libya. Ndlovu said; "The documents found suggest that a 136-strong South … [Read more...] about Answers Sought on Libya South Africa Connection
South Africa to shed light on Libya
Pretoria - International Relations and Co-operation Minister, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, will this morning respond to reports that there is a South African aircraft waiting at Tripoli's airport to bring Muammar Gaddafi to the country. Nkoana-Mashabane will settle the matter when she briefs the media on the latest developments in Libya in Johannesburg. Efforts by Libyan … [Read more...] about South Africa to shed light on Libya
South Africa weighs in on Libyan crisis
Pretoria - South Africa has reiterated its position with regards to the conflict in Libya, saying an immediate ceasefire should be the first order of business to allow for deliberations. South Africa also believes that a political, and not a military solution, is the only way out of the Libyan crisis. "Efforts should immediately focus on achieving a ceasefire in order to … [Read more...] about South Africa weighs in on Libyan crisis
