How Sudan crisis casts long shadow over LibyaHafed Al-GhwellShort Url https://arab.news/bd758As crisis grips a Sudan strangled by years of political instability, economic hardship and widespread unrest, neighboring countries such as Libya could become casualties of Sudan’s rapid deterioration. The influx of migrants could exacerbate tensions between various factions in Libya, further escalating the country’s political crisis. Hafed Al-GhwellMoreover, escalations in Sudan endanger plans to repatriate Sudanese mercenaries from Libya, further complicating Libya’s already tenuous political situation. The continuing uncertainty in Libya, exacerbated by Sudan’s deepening conflict, threatens to prolong Libya’s political transition and intensify security risks. In conclusion, the crisis in Sudan poses a significant risk to Libya’s efforts to overcome its political crisis.

The Ministry of Investment of the eastern-based and House of Representatives recognised ‘‘Libyan Government’’ led by Fathi Bashagha signed a cooperation agreement to implement investment projects with the BFI Co. Consortium, the China Railways International Group Company (CRI – a subsidiary of China Railway Group Ltd – CREC), and the British Arup International Engineering Company. The agreement entails the implementation of reconstruction projects in Libyan cities, in the fields of roads, transportation and hospitals. A source at the Tripoli-based Libyan Railways told Libya Herald that the agreement is a unilateral agreement signed between the commercial parties and the Bashagha government. It has nothing to do with Libyan Railways or the Tripoli-based Aldabaiba government. It is also not receiving any funding from any Tripoli entity.

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The Chairman of the Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC), Farhat Bengdara, has announced the completion of the maintenance of Ras Lanuf industrial complex. “With great effort, determination, and by Libyans, the maintenance of the units of the Ras Lanuf industrial complex has been completed,” Bengdara said. Today marks the start of the initial stages of operation for this complex, which has not been operated for many years, NOC Chair pointed out. Moreover, the complex will operate at a capacity of no less than 70 %, which will be gradually increased until it reaches its full operational capacity in the coming days, he added.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican is formally recognizing 21 Coptic Orthodox workers who were beheaded by Islamic militants in Libya as martyrs with their own...

A team of visiting eye specialists from Ukraine, in cooperation with the Health Office in Ukraine, will arrive in Tripoli on 22 May, the (Libyan) Support and Development of Medical Services Agency reported last Friday. The visiting team specializes in the treatment of Keratoconus, Low Vision, and Laziness of the Eye in Children, and Varicose and Surgical Retinopathy. They will conduct examinations and operations for patients registered with the Agency, in Tripoli’s Eye Hospital. The visiting medical team will also train several Libyan medical cadres in the framework of localizing treatment inside Libya, on the side lines of the International Conference for Localising Treatment, which is organized by the Agency under the slogan ” Returning life by localizing treatment”, with the support of the Government of National Unity, and the sponsorship of the Telecommunications Holding Company.

We discuss YouTuber (and apparently now a presidential candidate) Taylor Marshall’s flirtation with the SSPX, as well as recent media statements by bishops speaking favorably of the SSPX. All of the people we discussed are faithful Catholics who happen to be on the conservative side of the spectrum. They are faithful to the Magisterium and are in full communion with the Holy Father and the Church. Finally, we discuss the ecumenical impact of Pope Francis’s announcement that the 21 Martyrs have been recognized as saints by the Catholic Church. In addition to YouTube (please subscribe to our channel), you can listen to The Debrief wherever you listen to podcasts.

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The UNDP and Libya’s Ministry of Planning and Ministry of Local Government launched the Local Peacebuilding and Resilience in southern Libya on Wednesday. The three entities are partnering with local authorities, civil society, and the private sector to create inclusive and sustainable peace at the community level. The programme aims to improve trust between citizens and local institutions and enhance basic services and livelihood opportunities for people in the south of Libya, the UNDP reports. Today, we are together with the Ministry of Planning and Ministry of Local Government to support the people of the south’’. “Creating peace in Libya starts with building it from the ground up, particularly in the south.

May 12, 2023Libya and a Russian oil company announced a new discovery on Thursday. Libya’s state-owned National Oil Corporation and Tatneft said they discovered the oil in the Ghadames basin 330 kilometers (205 miles) south of the capital Tripoli at a depth of 8,500 feet. Tatneft suspended operations in Libya several times during these conflicts but finally resumed in late 2021, according to S&P Global. In 2020, Russia brokered an agreement between Libya’s Tripoli-based government and the eastern-based forces of commander Khalifa Hifter on oil production. Know more: Libya’s National Oil Company wants to boost crude oil production to 2 million barrels per day, up from the 1.2 million barrels per day at present.

Political forces in Sudan welcomed the “Declaration of Principles Agreement” signed between the army and the “Rapid Support Forces” in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, yesterday, and urged strict and serious adherence to what was agreed upon. The “Declaration of Principles Agreement” stipulated that the army and the “rapid support” guarantee the protection of civilians and adhere to them, and allow the passage of humanitarian aid without hindrance. In parallel, the democratic movement welcomed the disputed (Abyei) region between Sudan and South Sudan, the Jeddah Humanitarian Declaration, urging the two parties to implement it on the ground. It requires the military to completely leave power, return to the barracks, and establish a civilian-led government. The outbreak of war between the army and the “rapid support” forces cut off the road to completing the political process, which is close to signing the final political agreement.

France’s financial crimes prosecutors (PNF) said Sarkozy and 12 others should face trial over accusations they sought millions of euros in financing from the regime of then Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi for his ultimately victorious campaign. Sarkozy is accused of corruption, illegal campaign financing and concealing the embezzlement of public funds, the prosecutors ssid in a statement. Among the others facing trial in the case are heavyweights such as Sarkozy’s former right-hand man Claude Gueant, his then head of campaign financing Eric Woerth and former minister Brice Hortefeux. And he will be retried from November 2023 on appeal in the so-called Bygmalion case, which saw him sentenced to one year in prison at first instance. Even if the sentences are confirmed, he is not expected to serve any time in prison on those cases.

United Nations, May 12 (AP) The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court announced Thursday that judges have issued four new arrest warrants stemming from his investigations of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Libya. Also Read | Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Meets JUI-F Party Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Discusses Supreme Court Order on Imran Khan's Arrest. The Security Council unanimously referred Libya to The Hague, Netherlands-based ICC in February 2011 to launch an investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Khan, who visited Libya last November, said the arrest warrants are part of the ICC's “renewed activity and greater focus” on Libya. The ICC prosecutor stressed the importance of partnerships and the urgency of galvanising the Security Council and the international community to act to bring justice to victims.

NY City: Following his investigations into war crimes in Libya, the International Court of Justice prosecutor announced during a briefing at the UN Security Council on Thursday that the court had issued four warrants for the arrest of specific people. During the briefing, ICC prosecutor Karim Khan stated that he had applied to have the warrants unsealed and that the ICC international judges would make a decision in due time. Khan claimed that over the previous few weeks, he had also applied for two more warrants. Following the Security Council's referral and Resolution 1970, which denounced the use of lethal force by Gaddafi and his top advisors against Libyan civilians, the ICC opened an international war crimes investigation in Libya in 2011. Other speakers reaffirmed the position taken by their nations regarding the need to hold war crime perpetrators accountable in order to bring justice to the Libyan people.

We thank the Government of National Unity in Libya for facilitating the first official visit of an ICC Prosecutor to Libya in over ten years. I thank the UN Independent Fact-Finding Mission for sharing their expertise and enhancing the Prosecutor’s work to record the experiences of Libyan people. The ICC is an important tool to deliver justice for Libya, through transparent and fair investigation. In conclusion, President, the UK remains committed to working with the Prosecutor’s Office and the Libyan authorities to build on this momentum and accelerate progress towards justice. And let me underline our full support to the work of the ICC in its pursuit of justice for victims of the most egregious crimes wherever they may occur.