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UN to host new Libya peace talks in Geneva next week
2015-01-11
Tripoli — The United Nations announced on Saturday a new round of peace talks between Libya’s warring factions in Geneva next week, as the European Union warned the country was at a “crucial juncture”.
Apparently Tripoli and Benghazi aren't safe enough to be a venue for talks about Libya. Geneva also has better food...
“This dialogue is an important opportunity for the Libyans to restore stability and prevent the country’s slide towards deeper conflict and economic collapse that should not be missed,” the UN mission in Libya said in a statement.

The announcement came after UN envoy Bernardino Leon met with rival camps and urged them to resume peace talks “before it is too late”.

Leon has proposed a freeze in military operations for a few days “in order to create a conducive environment for the dialogue,” according to the UN statement.

It said the talks were aimed at reaching an agreement on the formation of a unity government and to create “a stable environment” for the adoption of a new permanent constitution.
Yes, just what Libya needs, another government...
“Discussions will also seek to put in place the necessary security arrangements in order to bring an end to the armed hostilities raging in different parts of the country,” it added.

It did not give a specific date for the talks.

Difficulties finding a safe venue for the talks contributed to the delay, the UN said.
Like I was just saying...
Posted by:Steve White

#1  Just another expense report for the UN drones.

Just another pile of paper and platitudes for the press.

Nothing to see here, move along.
Posted by: Mystic   2015-01-11 22:16  

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