3 The Government of National Accord (GNA) is based in the capital Tripoli located in the west, while the Libyan National Army (LNA) is in the east. 14 No progress “Despite our continued efforts, no progress has been made in building a consensus on a constitutional framework for elections,” she said. 21 Oil Is Flowing Again Turning to economic developments, Ms. DiCarlo reported that oil production resumed in July, after a nearly three-month shutdown. 26 Last week, armed groups affiliated with the Libyan National Army, one of the rival government structures, surrounded the town of Qasr Bouhadi. 28 Ms. DiCarlo called for the restrictions on the population to be lifted immediately and warned that the situation could escalate.

Source: Libya Today August 31, 2022 08:26 UTC