This is not the first Libyan bank to do so. In June, the state National Commercial Bank (NCB) also closed for a month to update its computer system. The state banks act as safety deposit boxes and conduits for state employees to receive their salaries. State employees cause huge crowds in state banks, overwhelming their banks. The poor quality of service provided by Libya’s state banks inevitably leads to the question: When are they going to be privatised?

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Boxing gains popularity among teens and women in Libya who say the sport helps them stay in shape and feel protected on the streets pic.twitter.com/TucT9S5zKg— Reuters (@Reuters) September 30, 2022(SocialLY brings you all the latest breaking news, viral trends and information from social media world, including Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. The above post is embeded directly from the user's social media account and LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body. The views and facts appearing in the social media post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY, also LatestLY does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.)

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to authorize for another year the inspection of vessels off the coast of Libya suspected of smuggling migrants or engaging in human trafficking from the North African nation. The resolution adopted Thursday reaffirms the need to end the proliferation of smuggling operations in the Mediterranean Sea. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in his latest report that the Mediterranean remains “among the deadliest routes for refugees and migrants trying to reach Europe.” He urged more resettlement of Libyan migrants. KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking hereIf you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

The United Nations Security Council unanimously voted for the extension by 12 months of inspection and seizure aboard ships off Libyan coast: especially those suspected of smuggling immigrants or human trafficking. The Security Council's resolution adopted under No. 2652 aims to give permission to the member states of the Security Council to address the phenomenon of migrant smuggling and human trafficking in the Mediterranean off the Libyan coast, and it also allows them to take other measures in the seas. On Thursday, the UN Security Council will hold a session on Libya. The UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Peacebuilding, Rosemary DiCarlo, will present the developments in the political, security, economic and humanitarian situations in Libya.

TodayPartly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Winds NE at 15 to 25 mph. TonightPartly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Winds NE at 15 to 25 mph. TomorrowCloudy and windy with periods of rain.

Orkin Libya, the Libyan franchise of the American pest control company Orkin, organized a free-of-charge workshop on Monday for inspectors of the Libyan FDCC (Food and Drug Control Centre). The training covered Food Safety Inspection Fundamentals Related to Pest Control. Approximately 30 participants from FDCC attended, including representatives from the FDCC branches in Tripoli, Janzour, Zawia, Jafara and Sug il Juma. Presentations included:Practical Guidelines and Pest Control Fundamentals for FDCC InspectorsA Case Study of food facility inspections from Saudi ArabiaProtecting the Supply Chain in the Food Production Industry. Simon Williams, Orkin Libya General Manager told Libya Herald, “Pest control is an integral part of food safety and ensuring that the food that Libyans eat meets international quality standards.

Libya Baby Diapers and Wipes MarketThe Libya baby diapers and wipes market, which accounts for US$ 243 Mn in 2022, is anticipated to reach a net market valuation of US$ 360 Mn by the end of 2031. Lack of awareness about hygiene and a high risk business landscape are other factors that may constrain Libya baby diapers and wipes market growth over the forecast period. • From 2022 to 2031, the Libya baby diapers and wipes market is predicted to exhibit progress at a CAGR of 4.4%. • By 2031, the Libya baby diapers and wipes market is expected to be valued at US$ 360 Mn. More Valuable Insights on OfferPersistence Market Research released a new market research on the Libya baby diapers and wipes market, covering industry analysis of 2016-2021 and forecasts for 2022–2031.

STORY: Libyan women are taking up boxing after years of prohibitionLocator: Tripoli, LibyaBoxing had been prohibited across the country under Muammar Gaddafi's ruleAfter the February 17 Revolution in 2011, many old laws were revisitedToday, boxing has become an increasingly popular sportwith women setting up their own boxing clubsTripoli's Gargash Stars Club trains dozens of young womenOne of them is teenager Sabah Mounir Sheheidi(Sabah Mounir Sheheidi, boxer)”I want to tell girls like me, of my age or even older, our society tells girls that it is a shame to do this or that, but on the contrary, when you are athletic, this is good for your health, for your physical strength and most of all, you would have self defence if you are for example harassed on the streets, you wouldn't be weak because you are a girl, but on the contrary, you would be strong and overcome this fear."

The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, discussed on Thursday with the Senior Advisor of the UK Defense Ministry in North Africa and the Middle East, Martin Sampson, cooperation in defense, activating a number of military training programs and the exchange of expertise between the two countries. The meeting in Tripoli was attended by the UK ambassador and military attaché in Libya as well as a UK Defense Ministry's technical team. On Wednesday, a UK Royal Navy's warship "HMS Albion" docked in Tripoli's Abu Sitta base for the first time in eight years. The British embassy in Libya said on Twitter that the ship crew was looking forward to a great day with their Libyan Navy counterparts, reiterating that the UK is committed to working with all Libyan partners for greater stability. Her remarks came after the participation in a ceremony held on board the warship in the presence of a number of Libyan officials and foreign ambassadors.

Boxing, a sport once prohibited in Libya, has now become increasingly popular among teens and women who have set up their own boxing community pic.twitter.com/08SOK8e8Fz— Reuters (@Reuters) September 29, 2022(SocialLY brings you all the latest breaking news, viral trends and information from social media world, including Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. The above post is embeded directly from the user's social media account and LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body. The views and facts appearing in the social media post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY, also LatestLY does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.)

The U.N. Security Council renewed for another year its authorization for Member States to inspect vessels on the high seas off Libya’s coast that they have reasonable grounds to suspect are being used for migrant smuggling and human trafficking from that country, and to seize those vessels that are confirmed as being used for those purposes. Unanimously adopting resolution 2652 (2022) (to be issued as document S/RES/2652(2022)under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, the Council condemned all acts of migrant smuggling and human trafficking, through and from the Libyan territory and off the coast of Libya, which undermine further the process of stabilization of that country and endanger the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. In addition, the Council requested that the Secretary-General report on the implementation of today’s resolution in 11 months’ time.

Over 1,000 people and organisations have called on the Attorney General Victoria Buttigieg to drop the charges against Amara, Abdalla and Kader, known collectively as the El Hiblu 3. The three teenagers were accused in 2019 of having committed acts of terrorism, threatening a crew and hijacking a ship. The teenagers were among 105 people who were rescued by the crew of an oil tanker, the El Hiblu 1, on their way to Malta. “As the El Hiblu 3 pre-trial hearings come to a close in Malta, the Attorney General must now decide which charges to bring against the three young men,” the letter reads. “We thus reiterate our demand that all charges be dropped and the trial be dismissed immediately.”Read the letter here.

Threat Assessment Teams and the Reduction of Workplace ViolenceA Threat Assessment Team (TAT) is one of the most effective ways to reduce the potential of violence within the work environment. Threat Assessment Teams require proper training, communication, and continued evaluation to work effectively. What we'll cover:The advantages of using Threat Assessment Teams in the reduction of workplace violence. How to develop and implement a Threat Assessment Team program. The important aspects of making your Threat Assessment Program successful.

The Ministry of Health of the Government of National Unity has launched a project to support infection control units in emergency and ambulance departments in a number of medical centers and hospitals, in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). The project was approved by the Deputy Prime Minister-Minister of Health in charge, Ramadan Abu Janah, in coordination between the Departments of Quality Control, Health Emergencies, and the International Cooperation Office of the Ministry of Health, according to the Ministry media office. In its first phase, the project aims to support and rehabilitate 48 medical and paramedical personnel from the infection control departments and units within eight health facilities in the southern region, according to the correct scientific methods for infection control.