Forty organizations have urged civil society to demonstrate against the Italy-Libya memorandum during a demonstration organized next Wednesday at 5.30 pm in Rome’s Esquilino square. “If by November 2 the Italian government will not decide for its suspension,” the NGOs said in a joint statement. “The memorandum will be automatically renewed for another three years,” it added. “It is an agreement that has had dramatic consequences for the past five years on the life of thousands of migrant and refugee women, men and children. The NGOs are also asking to “shed light on the management of European funds financing Libyan coast guards”.

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) confirmed on Monday in Abuja that while 542 young Nigerians were evacuated from Dubai on Sunday, 137 others touched down at Murtala International Airport in Lagos on Monday.“A total of 542 stranded Nigerians in the United Arab Emirates evacuated by the Federal Government arrived [at] Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on board the @MaxAirLtd Charted flight,” the commission wrote on Twitter.“The plane touched down at 4:29am today, October 23, 2022. The evacuees consisted [of] 79 males, 460 females and three infants.”The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) received the 542 stranded Nigerians from the UAE, confirmed Mr Manzo Ezekiel, the head of the agency’s press unit.NIDCOM chairman Abike Dabiri-Erewa had in August noted that many Nigerians were stranded in the UAE and needed urgent evacuation.Many of the Nigerians profiled in the UAE had neither passports nor other forms of identification.Dubai had recently reported a spike in the number of harassment and hooliganism cases against Nigerians.In one such case, a Nigerian woman who violated the UAE’s immigration policy started posting photographs of immigration officers on social media, an action that fetched her one year’s imprisonment.The UAE on Monday slammed a visa ban on Nigerians seeking to visit Dubai. Authorities notified Nigeria’s trade partners and travel agents about the ban the same day.This came weeks after the UAE tightened visa rules for prospective visitors.The notice said that “all Dubai [visa] applications submitted are now rejected,” adding that the rejections will be sent in batches.Ambassador Atinuke Mohammed, the Nigerian consul general in Dubai, who accompanied the returnees on the flight, commended the government for what he called a safe evacuation of the citizens.Meanwhile, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the Nigerian Mission in Tripoli, also successfully evacuated 137 stranded Nigerians, who were irregular migrants, from LibyaAmbassador Kabiru Musa, the Nigerian Mission chargé d’affaires en titre in Libya, said on Monday that the returnees departed Misrata, on Monday, October 24, at 2.30pm aboard chartered flight UZ189.The returnees included 76 men, 52 women, four children and five infants, he said.Ambassador Musa said the evacuation was part of the federal government’s citizen diplomacy drive.“This will continue to ensure safe returns of vulnerable Nigerians outside the shores of the country,” he said.“The IOM under its Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) programme in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Tripoli successfully carried out an orderly, safe and dignified return of the stranded Nigerians.“This is part of efforts to assist Nigerians in difficult circumstances to return home and reunite with their families.”He explained that the returnees were irregular migrants and mostly victims of human trafficking.“As a result of Libya’s strategic location on the Mediterranean coast, it has continued to be a transit point and destination for human trafficking,” he added.“While measures are in place to fight the criminal gangs that indulge in the illicit trade in human beings, rescue efforts and the repatriation [will continue] as part of the mission’s consular responsibilities to Nigerian citizens.“So far, nearly 3,000 Nigerians were returned to Nigeria from Libya between January and October through the IOM’s voluntary humanitarian return programme.”

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received another batch of 137 stranded Nigerians from Libya. NEMA said the returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Cargo Wing, Ikeja on board of Al Buraq Air Boeing 737-800 at 5.15p. The returnees, NEMA said, included 80 males, 52 females and three infants. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that almost 3,000 Nigerians have been evacuated from Libya since January. NAN reports that on Sunday, NEMA also received 542 stranded Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

On Oct 24, at the UNSC meeting on Libya, India said there is no military or armed solution to Libya's issues. The international community, including this Council, needs to emphasise this point. During a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Libya, Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, said, "There is no military or armed solution to the issues facing Libya. The international community, including this Council, needs to emphasise this point."

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the Nigerian Mission in Tripoli has successfully evacuated 137 stranded Nigerians, who were irregular migrants, from LibyaAmb. Musa said that the 137 returnees departed Misrata, Libya on Oct. 24 at 2.30 p.m aboard a chattered flight No. “The IOM under its Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) programme in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Tripoli successfully carried out an orderly, safe and dignified return of 137 stranded Nigerians. “This is part of efforts to assist Nigerians in difficult circumstances to return home and re-unite with their families,” he said. “So far, nearly 3,000 Nigerians were returned to Nigeria from Libya between January and October through the IOM’s voluntary humanitarian return programme,” Musa stated.

on Monday at the UNSC meeting on said there is no military or armed solution to Libya's issues and this point needs to be emphasized by the international community, including by this Council. During a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Libya, Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj said, "There is no military or armed solution to the issues facing . "The security council has in the past expressed its condemnation of the violent clashes in Tripoli. Last month, we saw more clashes between armed groups in leading to civilian casualties." Their presence is a violation of the Libyan ceasefire agreement of 2020 and goes against the pronouncements of the security council," she said.

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“Foreign interference in Libya must come to a stop and the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Libya must be respected,” he emphasized. BriefingABDOULAYE BATHILY, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), briefed the Security Council for the first time since becoming Head of the Mission on 25 September. He urged that the international community support Libyan efforts in a coordinated manner, rally behind the United Nations and refrain from taking any action that could further deepen divisions. The Security Council must stress upon Libyan actors the need to work together towards elections, he said. Such behaviour only leads to polarization between parties and complicates the prospects of the political process that the Council has mandated.

“Foreign interference in Libya must come to a stop and the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Libya must be respected,” he emphasized. He urged that the international community support Libyan efforts in a coordinated manner, rally behind the United Nations and refrain from taking any action that could further deepen divisions. The Security Council must stress upon Libyan actors the need to work together towards elections, he said. Such behaviour only leads to polarization between parties and complicates the prospects of the political process that the Council has mandated. All Libyan parties should renew momentum towards those elections, and refrain from inflammatory rhetoric or politicizing Libya’s natural resources.

Hopeful founders are building startups to solve serious problems, make life easy for the people and add economic value to the country. Today, with over 250,000 registered users and over 98,000 active users in Tripoli alone, Presto Eat is the biggest startup in the country. Presto Eat, on the other hand, was able to scale up because of its access to early funding, which is highly unlikely in Libya. But like Presto Eat, it also leveraged close friends to raise hush-hush investments. Despite the harsh political and economic climate, unfazed Libyan founders like Hamid and others remain eager to build a new Libya where tech thrives regardless of the instability.

(@FahadShabbir)The use of violence to advance political goals in Libya is "unacceptable," United States Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Jeffrey DeLaurentis said on MondayUNITED NATIONS (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 24th October, 2022) The use of violence to advance political goals in Libya is "unacceptable," United States Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Jeffrey DeLaurentis said on Monday. "It must be made clear to Libya's leaders that the use of violence to advance political goals is unacceptable," DeLaurentis told the UN Security Council. "The United States remains deeply concerned about the potential for further fighting, following the clashes in Libya in August." Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyanskiy suggested during the UN Security Council meeting that there may be a way out of the deadlock in Libya. Following the fight, the United Nations said it is worried that the stalemate in the electoral process poses a threat to security in Libya.

Her plans for an all-female battalion were ignored and rejected by other terrorist groups like Jabhat al-Nusra, and only the Islamic State finally acquiesced to her idea, prosecutors said. It is unclear to what extent the abuse allegations will affect the sentence imposed by U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema because they are not directly related to the terrorism crimes. Fluke-Ekren, for her part, is denying many of the abuse allegations. Other allegations included in prosecutors sentencing memo:— She urged a woman to commit a suicide bombing. — She forced her 13-year-old daughter to marry an Islamic State fighter.

Thank you President, and let me thank SRSG Bathily for his inaugural briefing to the Council, and congratulate him on taking up his appointment. SRSG Bathily – you have the full support of the United Kingdom in the implementation of your mandate. I therefore welcome SRSG Bathily’s efforts to engage with all Libyan parties across the country, including civil society, women, and youth groups. First, the UK is deeply concerned by reports of increased restrictions on, and a deteriorating operating space for, civil society in Libya. As well as administrative impediments, civil society organisations reportedly face an escalation in the level and frequency of scrutiny of their operations.

Musa said that the 137 returnees departed Misrata, Libya on October 24 at 2.30 p.m aboard a chartered flight No. According to him, the 137 returnees included 76 male adults, 52 female adults, four children, and five infants. “The IOM under its Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) programme in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Tripoli successfully carried out an orderly, safe and dignified return of 137 stranded Nigerians. “This is part of efforts to assist Nigerians in difficult circumstances to return home and reunite with their families,” he said. “So far, nearly 3,000 Nigerians were returned to Nigeria from Libya between January and October through the IOM’s voluntary humanitarian return programme,” Musa stated.

Several key companies have begun exploring the addition of spatial audio with third-party solutions compatible with leading headset manufacturers, expanding freedom of choice for enthusiasts. That being said, Agora recently released data that found nearly half of Gen Z consumers have never even heard of spatial audio. Spatial audio is key for building immersive experiences as it can make or break something feeling as ‘real’ as it can. However, high-quality headphones are available as add-ons to support the spatial audio requirement for these devices. Ben Weekes: Spatial audio can already be accessed through many traditional applications.