18

Jun

Libya’s Bashagha says oil blockade tied to budget release

Libya's oil blockade would likely end if the central bank supplies the funds for the budget that parliament approved this week, the parliament-appointed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, told Reuters. Bashagha…

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18

May

Libya’s Bashagha to base govt in Sirte from Wednesday after clashes in Tripoli

BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Libya's parliament-appointed prime minister Fathi Bashagha will base his government in Sirte from Wednesday, he said in a speech after a rival administration that refuses to cede power…

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27

Apr

Libya’s Parliament-backed PM says he discussed efforts to hold elections with U.S. officials

Libya’s Parliament-appointed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, discussed with U.S. senior officials efforts to hold timely and transparent elections and to ”establish economic and political security,” he said in a tweet…

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31

Mar

Libya’s Bashagha says he will enter Tripoli peacefully within days

TUNIS, March 31 (Reuters) - Libya's Fathi Bashagha, who was appointed prime minister by the eastern-based parliament this month, expects to take over government in Tripoli in the coming days without using…

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11

Mar

No let-up in Libya as armed convoy turns back from Tripoli after clashes feared

TRIPOLI  (Reuters) - An armed convoy affiliated with Libya's parliament-backed prime minister moved towards Tripoli on Thursday before turning back as he seeks a way to take office in the capital despite…

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19

Nov

Libya’s former interior minister registers for presidential bid

Libya's former Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha registered as a presidential candidate for a planned December election that remains in doubt amid disputes over the rules. Bashagha was the influential interior…

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21

Feb

Libyan interior minister escapes shooting attack on motorcade in Tripoli

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Gunmen opened fire on the motorcade of Libyan Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha in the capital Tripoli on Sunday but he escaped unharmed, a source close to Bashagha…

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04

Sep

Libyan interior minister restored to post after talks

Libya’s internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) on Thursday restored the interior minister to his post after announcing his suspension last week following protests over living conditions. Fathi Bashagha…

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24

Oct

Libyan and Italian Interior Ministers review cooperation in fighting illegal immigration

The Libyan Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha met Wednesday with the Italian counterpart, Luciana Lamorgese, in Rome and discussed illegal immigration issues, Libya's Anti Illegal Immigration Authority said on Facebook. The…

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