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Libya launches COVID-19 vaccination drive after delays

Libya launches COVID-19 vaccination drive after delays

  • The country's healthcare system has been strained by years of political turmoil and violence
  • Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh called it a "blessed day" in the fight against COVID-19 after receiving his shot
By Reuters ·
Egypt, Tunisia presidents: ‘We fully support’ Libyan peace process

Egypt, Tunisia presidents: ‘We fully support’ Libyan peace process

By Mohammed Abu Zaid ·
UAE FM confirms to UN envoy for Libya the support of efforts made by UN aimed at achieving unity in the country

UAE FM confirms to UN envoy for Libya the support of efforts made by UN aimed at achieving unity in the country

By Arab News ·
Libya gets 57,000 AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses from COVAX

Libya gets 57,000 AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses from COVAX

By AP ·
Abu Dhabi crown prince meets new Libyan leader

Abu Dhabi crown prince meets new Libyan leader

By Arab News ·
Special Greece returns to talks with Libya but ties still strained by Tripoli’s deal with Ankara

Greece returns to talks with Libya but ties still strained by Tripoli’s deal with Ankara

By Angelos Al. Athanasopoulos ·
Special Italy PM calls for rebuilding ‘longstanding friendship’ with Libya

Italy PM calls for rebuilding ‘longstanding friendship’ with Libya

By Francesco Bongarrà ·
EU’s Michel vows support to Libya’s interim government

EU’s Michel vows support to Libya’s interim government

By AFP ·
Libya PM hails COVID-19 vaccine delivery as ‘first drop of rain’

Libya PM hails COVID-19 vaccine delivery as ‘first drop of rain’

By Reuters ·
Family of slain UK-based photographer urge Libyan probe

Family of slain UK-based photographer urge Libyan probe

By Arab News ·
2 women, 3 children drown in shipwreck off Libya’s coast

2 women, 3 children drown in shipwreck off Libya’s coast

By AP ·
Libya authorities release 120 captured pro-Haftar fighters

Libya authorities release 120 captured pro-Haftar fighters

By AFP ·
Libyan PM says he can unify country

Libyan PM says he can unify country

By Francesco Bongarrà ·

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