Fluke-Ekren’s status as a US-born woman who rose to a leadership status in the Islamic State makes her story unique among terror cases. Fluke-Ekren asked for just a two-year sentence so she could raise her young children. Brinkema interrupted to ask Fluke-Ekren about the daughter’s allegation that she was forced to marry an Islamic State fighter who raped her at the age of 13. I never forced her.”Parekh described Fluke-Ekren as an “empress of ISIS” whose husbands rose to senior ranks in the Islamic State, often to be killed in the fighting. Even within the Islamic State, people who knew Fluke-Ekren described her radicalisation as “off the charts” and other terrorist groups refused her plans to form a female battalion until she finally found a taker in the Islamic State, Parekh said.

November 02, 2022 06:31 UTC

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November 02, 2022 06:11 UTC

Federal Government, in collaboration with International Organisation for Migration (IOM), yesterday, said it evacuated 117 irregular Nigerian migrants from Libya. The evacuation came barely a week after the Nigerian Mission in Tripoli successfully evacuated 137 stranded Nigerians. Ambassador Kabiru Musa, Chargé D’affaires of the Nigerian Mission to Libya, made the disclosure in a statement. “Again, we have successfully evacuated another 117 more stranded Nigerians who were irregular migrants in Libya. The Nigerian Mission in Tripoli will continue to work with Libyan Authorities to ensure none of our citizens are unjustly detained and will ensure their voluntary repatriation,” Musa said.

November 02, 2022 05:14 UTC

Some of the 324 evacuees in the third evacuation flight from the United States of America arriving at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, in Abuja... on Saturday. Photo: NiDCOMThe Federal Government on Tuesday evacuated 117 Nigerians from Libya, including 48 persons released from detention centres in the North African country. A statement issued by the Nigerian Mission in Tripoli through its Chargé D’affaires, Amb. Kabiru Musa, said the evacuees left Tripoli at 1.00pm and were expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 6.00pm. “The Nigerian Mission in Tripoli will continue to work with the Libyan Authorities to ensure none of our citizens is unjustly detained and will ensure their voluntary repatriation.”

November 02, 2022 03:15 UTC

Libya Cosmetics Market estimated to experience a hike in growth by 2032 with a CAGR of 5.3% according to a new research reportThe Libya cosmetics market is projected to expand at 5.3% CAGR over the next ten years and reach a market valuation of US$ 631.7 Mn by 2032, up from US$ 360 Mn registered at the end of 2021. Report: www.persistencemarketresearch.com/checkout/33125Key Market PlayersThe report underlines ground-breaking insights into the competitive scenario of the Libya cosmetics market, along with the highlights of differential strategies used by manufacturers. Know More about Report InclusionsPersistence Market Research published a new market report on the Libya cosmetics market, covering industry analysis of 2017-2021 and forecasts for 2022 to 2032. The report also includes forecast factors and vital macroeconomic factors that are anticipated to boost the growth of the Libya cosmetics market. It also addresses the restraints that are projected to hinder market growth, along with the latest trends and potential opportunities in the market.

November 02, 2022 00:20 UTC





"You're obviously a very intelligent woman," Brinkema told Fluke-Ekren in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia. Fluke-Ekren is the rare American woman who occupied a senior position in the ranks of the now defunct Islamic Caliphate. Fluke-Ekren, who was wearing a dark green prison jacket and black headscarf, addressed the court herself and asked the judge for a "compassionate sentence" of just two years in prison. "During training sessions, Fluke-Ekren instructed the women and young girls on the use of AK-47 assault rifles, grenades, and explosive suicide belts," Parekh said. Fluke-Ekren acknowledged in court that she had provided such training but said it was only for self-defense.

November 01, 2022 22:20 UTC

The Federal Government on Tuesday evacuated 117 irregular Nigerian migrants from Libya. The Chargé D’affaires of the Nigerian Mission in Tripoli, Amb. He said the returnees comprising 89 men, 22 women, and six children left Tripoli at 1:00 p.m. and would arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Tuesday evening. “Among the 117 evacuees, 48 were released from Libyan detention centres, which the Nigerian government facilitated. If you like what we do, and are ready to uphold solutions journalism, kindly donate to the Ripples Nigeria cause.

November 01, 2022 21:05 UTC

CAIRO – 1 November 2022: The 31st Arab Summit kicked off in Algeria with the participation of several leaders and presidents along with the UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki. The inaugural session began with a speech for the Tunisian President Kais Saied who handed over the presidency of the 31st Arab Summit to the Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune. President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi headed Tuesday to Algeria to attend the 31st Arab Summit taking place on November 1-2. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry flew to Algeria on Friday to take part in meetings of the Arab League (AL) council, preceding the summit. The Arab leaders are expected to discuss the promulgation of a number of decisions pertinent to settling disputes, restoring peace, and bringing about stability and development for the Arab nations.

November 01, 2022 19:56 UTC

Fluke-Ekren's status as a U.S.-born woman who rose to a leadership status in the Islamic State makes her story unique among terror cases. Brinkema interrupted to ask Fluke-Ekren about the daughter’s allegation that she was forced to marry an Islamic State fighter who raped her at the age of 13. I never forced her.”Parekh described Fluke-Ekren as an “empress of ISIS” whose husbands rose to senior ranks in the Islamic State, often to be killed in fighting. Even within the Islamic State, people who knew Fluke-Ekren described her radicalization as “off the charts” and other terrorist groups refused her plans to form a female battalion until she finally found a taker in the Islamic State, Parekh said. In addition to forming the battalion, Fluke-Ekren admitted that while living in Libya, she helped translate, review and summarize documents taken from U.S. diplomatic facilities after the 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi.

November 01, 2022 19:17 UTC

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November 01, 2022 17:36 UTC

The Federal Government and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced on Tuesday that they had evacuated 117 unauthorized Nigerian migrants from Libya. Less than a week had passed since the Nigerian Mission in Tripoli rescued 137 Nigerians who had become stuck in Libya. “They left today, Nov. 1, at 13.00 hrs from the Tripoli International Airport and are expected to arrive the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos at 18. “Among them the 117 evacuees, 48 of them were released from Libyan detention centres and this was facilitated by the Nigerian government. The post Federal Govt Evacuates 117 People From Libya appeared first on NEWS PICKS — WITHIN NIGERIA.

November 01, 2022 16:53 UTC

The Pharmacy and Medical Supplies Department at the Ministry of Health convened a meeting on Monday that grouped directors of pharmacy services in hospitals and medical centres to discuss primary issues related to the field, most notably the development of an electronic system to track vital medicines. The officials recommended that a scientific opinion be attached to any medicine ordered outside the national list, according to the Health Ministry. They also agreed on the need to follow up on imports, expenses, and stocks between the Ministry of Health and the pharmacy departments. The participants exchanged notes on implementing successful policies to recycle stagnant medicines and control imports, as they emphasized that clearance from the Ministry of Health is necessary before importing or dispensing any free medicine samples, in particular, newly used ones.

November 01, 2022 16:13 UTC

CAIRO - 1 November 2022: Trade exchange between Egypt and the Arab countries increased by 19.2 percent during the first half of 2022, to record $14.4 billion, compared to $12.1 billion during the same period in 2021, according to a report by the Central Agency For Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). CAPMAS revealed that Egypt’s exports to Arab countries amounted to $5.9 billion during the first half of 2022, compared to $5.4 billion during the same period in 2021, marking an increase of $466.5 million or 8.6 percent. Sudan’s exports to Egypt recorded $261.6 million, followed by Jordan at $120.7 million, Lebanon at $108.4 million, Libya at $51.5 million, and Qatar at $39.5 million. The value of remittances from Egyptians working in Arab countries increased 10.9 percent to reach $21.9 billion during the fiscal year 2020/21, compared to $19.8 billion during the fiscal year 2019/2020. The value of Arab countries’ investments in Egypt recorded $3.98 billion during the fiscal year 2020/2021, compared to $4 billion during the fiscal year 2019/2020, marking a decrease of 0.4 percent.

November 01, 2022 15:45 UTC

The Federal Government in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Tuesday said it evacuated 117 irregular Nigerian migrants from Libya. The evacuation exercise came barely a week after the Nigerian Mission in Tripoli successfully evacuated 137 stranded Nigerians from Libya. Kabiru Musa, Chargé D’affaires en titre of the Nigerian Mission to Libya, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja. “Again, we have successfully evacuated another 117 more stranded Nigerians who were irregular migrants in Libya. “The Federal government is committed to ensuring that no Nigerian is left stranded in a foreign country.

November 01, 2022 14:54 UTC

Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush discussed the situation in the country with U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Yael Lempert, during a meeting today on the sidelines of Arab League Council summit in Algeria. The bilateral talks focused on “the political developments in Libya” and “the efforts of Government of National Unity to stabilize the country […] in order to conduct national elections on a constitutional basis and fair and impartial electoral laws,” according to a statement by the Libyan Foreign Ministry. Lempert reportedly affirmed “her country’s position of rejecting a military solution in Libya,” as per ministry’s statement.

November 01, 2022 14:38 UTC