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The Ras Ajdair border crossing between Libya and Tunisia is still open from both sides with normal travelling movement, according to officials working at the border from both countries.

On Sunday rumors spread on social media saying that the Tunisian part of the border had been shut disallowing travelers from getting into Tunisia or departing it to Libya in protest of the strict measures taken by the Libyan gas and fuel commission against fuel smuggling from Libya to Tunisia.

According to certain social media pages, clashes in Al-Zawiya on Sunday between armed groups affected the Ras Ajdair border crossing as well and obliged its shutdown, however, officials denied such a procedures altogether.

Nevertheless, the clashes led to the shutdown of Sharara oilfield once again disallowing oil to flow to Al-Zawiya oil refinery, which will again cause Libyan oil output to fall tremendously after an ephemeral healing.

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Egyptian terror attack could be repeated in Libya if LNA not armed: HoR Libya Herald The House of Representatives (HoR) has again called on the UN to lift its arms embargo on Libya so that the Libyan National Army can prevent terrorist attacks being carried out in the country similar to those in Egypt today. The international community ...

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The Libyan government has issued a warning to the Ugandan government over the latters move to repossess shares of the Libyan government in Uganda Telecom Limited (UTL).

The Libyan government counsel in Uganda, made the remark shortly after the Ugandan government made the decision to take over the assets and liabilities of the indebted Telecom company in which the Libyan government owns 69% majority share. Africa News reported on Sunday.

Libya acquired the controversial shares in 2010. However, due to the collapse of the Gaddafi regime in 2011, UTL has been facing financial challenges as a result of poor management.

However, Uganda government this week, announced that the government had repossessed the telecommunications firm after Libyans refused to provide further funding, Africa News added.

Lawyer of the Libyan Ucom company Charles Mugoya says the decision by the Uganda government to take over the affairs and management of UTL with immediate effect and to engage Ucom for an orderly transition is not in conformity with law, according to Africa News.

Uganda Minister of Finance Matiya Kasaija and Secretary to Treasury at the Ministry of Finance Keith Muhakanizi say the takeover of Libyas assets and Liabilities was long overdue, Africa News indicated.

It is expected that the position of the Uganda government may cause a diplomatic impasse between the two countries, it explained.

However, despite the decision to discontinue funding UTL, the majority shareholders of the company expects the Uganda government to comply with applicable laws and best practices concerning the protection of its investment in UTL, Africa News concluded.

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Libya Dinar hits eight to dollar on black market Libya Herald Earlier this year, there were forecasts that if no currency exchange reforms were undertaken by the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), it could reach LD 10 by the end of 2017. When it hit seven to the dollar just 12 days ago, the timeline was shortened by ... Libyan dinar falters as $1 soars to LYD8 while three Libyan governments dilly-dallyLibyan Express all 2 news articles »

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Doctors and nurses of Tripoli Oil Clinic have started an open-ended strike protesting the abduction of one of on-duty staff members by an armed group on Thursday.

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The Finance Ministry of UN-installed government has recorded a deficit of LYD 3.4 billion for the first quarter of 2017 state budget. The ministry said the deficit is driven by a 44% lack of oil resources, which amounted to LYD 2.5 billion. It added that fuel subsides have reached LYD 1 billion in the first three months of this year, while telecommunications deficit has reached 100%.

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Speaker of House of Representatives Aqwailah Saleh and Foreign Minister of east Libya government Mohamed Al-Dairi arrived in Guinea on Saturday for talks with President and AU Chairman Alpha Cond over the current political crisis in Libya.According to the media office of HoR, President Cond said the AU is ready to stand with Libyan rivals to reach a compromise. ____________________

Revolutionary forces from south Libya said theyhave taken control of Samnu checkpoint, northeast Sabha, following fierce clashes against Dignity Operation forces.

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The head of Fuel and Gas Crisis Committee Milad Al-Hajrasi said on Saturday they would soon launch a fresh operation against corrupt officials of Brega Oil Marketing, filling stations and oil distribution depots in a bid to crack down on fuel smuggling.He indicated that the operation will be launched in cooperation with the Special Deterrence Force.

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Two armed groups exchanged heavy fire in Zawiya city on Saturday. Local sources said the clashes erupted between Hanish and Khadrwi armed groups in Omer Mukhtar Street and the surrounding areas over power. Two people were wounded while local authorities suspended classes in the areas of clashes.

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The Head of Passport Control Authority in east Libya Michael Atia has contacted the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority to ban nationals from Yemen, Iran, Sudan, Syria, Pakistan and Bangladesh to enter the country. In his letter, he said the ban was ordered by so-called the Supreme Commander of Libyan Arab Armed Force.

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Member of the Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) for Tubu tribes, Khalid Abu Bakir, urged his tribes' representatives at the CDA to end their boycott and resume taking part in drafting Libya's constitution, saying it is a historic responsibility. He added that there is a chance for the Tubu tribe to put on the table their demands and ask for certain ones of them to be part of Libya's constitution.

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The UN envoy to Libya, Martin Kobler, met Saturday with the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Fatou Bom Bensouda, in Morocco to discuss the latest about the Libyan crisis. He tweeted saying that the meeting was so vital for discussing the international issues after the national prosecution have failed.

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Mayor Ahmed Araibi has after 7 months in office, Benghazi Municipality reported on Sunday.

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Tatweer Research and MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab Region have launched for Entrepreneurs with the aim to foster innovation by the youth and strengthen Libya's economy.

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