The meeting discussed and coordinated efforts to control and follow up the performance of clinics, medical centers, and private hospitals. Forming joint committees to ensure the extent of the private health sector’s commitment to applying the health standards and requirements approved by the Ministry of Health, were also discussed. The meeting also addressed the deficiencies in services provided by the private health sector. He said the committee will inspect and organize the work of private clinics, hospitals and centres. The committee was also formed in order to implement the decision of the Ministry of Economy and Trade related to controlling prices in clinics.

In the ensuing debate, Council members underscored that presidential and parliamentary elections in Libya are the only way to restore the legitimacy of the country’s institutions. Accordingly, he called on the international community to provide technical support to the High National Elections Commission so that it is prepared once the electoral law is enacted. He also called for sustained dialogue among security and military actors to cultivate a security environment towards holding elections. ISHIKANE KIMIHIRO ( Japan ), calling for presidential and parliamentary elections to be held across Libya “without delay”, underscored that such elections “are the only way to restore the legitimacy of the country’s institutions”. Issues with achieving consensus on electoral laws and organizing elections have led to increasing tensions between stakeholders in Libya, he reported.

The General Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, held talks today with a group of social and academic representatives from western Libya. According to a statement by LNA’s media office, Haftar praised the initiatives of this delegation for “consolidating the role of youth” and “the importance of their efforts to serve the country at this critical stage”. He emphasized upon “the inherent fraternal ties” between all Libyans, and “stressed the need to harness all resources and capabilities that achieve development, prosperity and peace throughout the Libyan soil.”

Libya’s Presidential Council and the U.N. Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) are planning to jointly convene “Libyan-led and UNSMIL-facilitated negotiations between Libya’s main political and institutional leaders,” U.N. Envoy Abdoulaye Bathily revealed today. Speaking during a Security Council briefing on Libya, Bathily said that he have “broached the subject with House of Representatives Speaker Agila Saleh, the then High State Council President Khaled Mishri, Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, and LNA Commander Khalifa Haftar.”“Although significant resistance to holding a face-to-face meeting persists on the part of certain actors who wish to maintain the status quo, steps are being taken,” he said. “In this regard, Presidential Council President [Mohamed] Menfi informed me three days ago of his meeting in Benghazi, with HoR Speaker Agila Saleh and LNA Commander Khalifa Haftar, to explore concrete progress on the political track,” he added. Bathily urged “key Libyan institutional players to meet and agree on the politically contested issues pertaining to the elections.” However, he also warned that “unilateral steps must be avoided at all costs if we are to avert further violent conflicts as experience has shown over the last ten years.”“The electoral landscape should be a level-playing field for all the candidates,” he said.

EventEmergency crews are responding to a large fire at an industrial site in the Al-Qawarishah area of Benghazi as of late Aug. 22. The blaze has created a large smoke plume, and authorities have reportedly treated an unspecified number of people for smoke inhalation and burns. Heightened security is likely in the affected area for the duration of the emergency response. The smoke may noticeably worsen air quality in the Benghazi area over the coming hours. Allow additional time if traveling in the affected area and consider taking alternative routes to circumvent any related disruptions.

Russian military officials including Moscow's deputy defence minister arrived in Libya on Tuesday after receiving an invitation from pro-Moscow military strongman Khalifa HaftarTripoli, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Aug, 2023 ) :Russian military officials including Moscow's deputy defence minister arrived in Libya on Tuesday after receiving an invitation from pro-Moscow military strongman Khalifa Haftar. Libya is split between the United Nations-supported government of Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah in Tripoli, and a Haftar-backed administration in the east. "This is the first official visit of a Russian military delegation to Libya," Moscow's defence ministry said. "During the visit, it is planned to discuss prospects for cooperation in combating international terrorism and other issues of joint action," Moscow's defence ministry added. According to a statement from Haftar's spokesman, Ahmad al-Mesmari, the Russian delegation met senior officers in Haftar's forces.

(Reuters) - United Nations Libya envoy Abdoulaye Bathily said on Tuesday that "a unified government, agreed upon by the major players, is an imperative for leading the country to elections", an apparent shift from an earlier position that elections should come first. Libya's internationally recognised Government of National Unity (GNU) in Tripoli has not been accepted by the eastern-based parliament since early 2021 after a failed attempt to have national elections. The earth is shaking beneath his feet," said Libya specialist Jalel Harchaoui of the Royal United Services Institution in London. Libya has had little peace or security since a 2011 NATO-backed uprising and it split in 2014 between warring eastern and western factions. Besides Menfi, he named House of Representatives speaker Aguila Saleh, GNU Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah and eastern commander Khalifa Haftar.

Photo Courtesy: India in Tunisia X pageSeventeen Indian nationals, who were stuck in Libya under the captivity of a mafia for the last 6 months, returned to India on Sunday. Giving an update on the rescue of the nationals, the Embassy of India to Tunisia and Libya tweeted: "The Embassy of India to Libya successfully repatriated 17 Indian Nationals from Punjab and Haryana (on 19 August 2023), who were detained in Libya since February 2023. The Indians safely reached India on 20 August 2023 by Gulf Air flight at 2030 hrs." External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar appreciated the Embassy and wrote on X: "Good work @IndiainTunisia." Speaking to India Today, Rahul Sharma, a victim, said: "Four months ago I went to Libya but later we were sold to Libi as bound labourers.

Fidan maintained that Greek Cypriots had been allowed to go ahead with similar road construction projects. He accused the UN of acting “like a hawk” to block the Turkish Cypriots’ project. Speaking after a Cabinet meeting late Monday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the UN peacekeepers’ action “unacceptable” and accused the force of bias against Turkish Cypriots. The Security Council welcomed the halt in construction by the Turkish Cypriot side and the removal of equipment and personnel. Turkey has described the road as a “humanitarian” project for the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot residents of Pyla.

Russian military officials including Moscow's deputy defense minister arrived in Libya on Tuesday after receiving an invite from pro-Moscow military strongman Khalifa Haftar. Haftar, who backs the country's eastern administration, is close to Russia's private Wagner mercenary group, whose troops guard military and oil infrastructure in the country. "This is the first official visit of a Russian military delegation to Libya," Moscow's Defense Ministry said. It said the visit, led by Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-bek Yevkurov, was organized after talks with Libya at the Army-2023 expo and Moscow Conference on International Security earlier this month.

Russian military officials including Moscow’s deputy defence minister arrived in Libya on Tuesday after receiving an invitation from pro-Moscow military strongman Khalifa Haftar. Haftar, who backs the country’s eastern administration, is close to Russia’s private Wagner mercenary group, whose troops guard military and oil infrastructure in the divided country. “This is the first official visit of a Russian military delegation to Libya,” Moscow’s defence ministry said. “During the visit, it is planned to discuss prospects for cooperation in combating international terrorism and other issues of joint action,” Moscow’s defence ministry added. According to a statement from Haftar’s spokesman, Ahmad al-Mesmari, the Russian delegation met senior officers in Haftar’s forces.

Harpreet Bajwa ByExpress News ServiceNEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH: At least 17 men, hailing from Punjab and Haryana, was repatriated to India on Sunday after being held captive in war-torn Libya. “These 17 men were held captive by an armed group in Zwara City in Libya after they were trafficked from India. It is learnt that all through the months of May and June, the Indian Embassy through its informal channels followed up with the captors on their release. NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH: At least 17 men, hailing from Punjab and Haryana, was repatriated to India on Sunday after being held captive in war-torn Libya. “These 17 men were held captive by an armed group in Zwara City in Libya after they were trafficked from India.

CAFCL: Enyimba Assistant Coach Admits Difficult Atmosphere In Libya, Shifts Attention To 2nd LegSampson AdedejiThe assistant coach of Enyimba International Yemi Daniel has admitted that the situation in Libya was difficult for his team, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The People's Elephant worked hard in the game against the host Ahli Benghazi but lost 4-3 in the end. Coach Yema as he fondly called expressed his view via his social media handle and quickly shifted focus to the return leg. "Difficult atmosphere in Benghazi, kudos to the lads for the great fight and focus on the return leg on Sunday in ABA," he said. The reverse fixture is slated for the Enyimba stadium in Aba on Sunday.

ALBAWABA - As part of an UN-backed voluntary return scheme, the Libyan government repatriated 161 Nigerian migrants back to their country, as North African countries witness a spike in irregular migration. Interior Minister Imed Trabelsi of the UN-recognized administration based in the western parts of Libya, had met with the Nigerian migrants before they left the country. "We cannot bear the burden of clandestine migration alone without international support", he told reporters at the airport. The migrants were received at the Cargo terminal of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Nigerian migrants returned "willingly"Nigerian embassy adviser in Libya Samuel Okeri said the group of 161 was “not forced back” home.

Abdoulaye Bathily, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Libya, is scheduled to provide a briefing to the UN Security Council today, on the latest developments in the country. The briefing, set for 4 PM Libya time, comes on the heels of monumental events within Libya’s political landscape. Earlier this month, the High Council of State elected a new leadership under the direction of Mohammad Tekala, replacing former president Khalid al-Mishri. He previously stated that some proposed laws by the joint committee may “create political conflicts.”Last month, Mr. Bathily informed the Council of his intention to convene key Libyan stakeholders to negotiate compromises on contentious issues through inclusive dialogue. However, parliament speaker Aguila Saleh asserted that Mr. Bathily does not have the authority to lead a Libyan dialogue process.