Kremlin envoy arrives in Benghazi
Russia’s special envoy to Africa arrived in Benghazi, the Libyan rebels' stronghold, today as Russia pushes forward with attempts to mediate the conflict.
Mikhail Margelov, chairman of the Federation Council’s (upper house of parliament’s) foreign affairs committee and longtime Africa and Aarb hand, told RIA-Novosti the meeting would last around two hours. He said he was due to meet the ead of the rebels’ Transitional National Council, Mustafa Abdul Jalil, as well as military affairs chief Omar al-Hariri and foreign policy chief Mahmoud Jibril.
“We have come to Benghazi to facilitate dialogue between the two camps," Margelov told reporters at Benghazi airport, AFP reported. “Russia is in a unique position because it already has an ambassador in Tripoli and now we are meeting with the rebel leadership today.”
Without federal support, local stations, especially in rural and underserved areas, face deep cuts or even closure. Vital public service alerts, news, storytelling, and programming like The World will be impacted. The World has weathered many storms, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to being your trusted source for human-centered international news, shared with integrity and care. We believe public media is about truth and access for all. As an independent, nonprofit newsroom, we aren’t controlled by billionaire owners or corporations. We are sustained by listeners like you.
Now more than ever, we need your help to support our global reporting work and power the future of The World.