Libyan Sharara oilfield resumes production by 260.000 bpd
Repsol Oil Company has said that the production of Sharara oilfield is expected to reach 260.000 barrels per day (bpd) in the coming days, following the reopening of the field by Akakus Company within a joint project between the Libyan National Oil Corporation in partnership with the Spanish company Repsol. An official source from Repsol told the Libyan News Agency that the company was planning to resume its exploration activity in Libya next April in six exploratory wells in licenses (NC115) and (NC186) in the Murzuq Basin, southwest of Libya, which are scheduled to be drilled this year. The source denied what was reported by foreign media regarding the closure of the Sharara field, noting that the reopening of the field came after talks between the National Oil Corporation and the protesters, thus leading to the resumption of production. The newspaper confirmed that Saddam Haftar - in response to the Spanish authorities confiscating military equipment - ordered the closure of the Sharara oilfield, whose daily production capacity reaches 340.000 barrels per day, stressing that the closure negatively affected the interests of the Spanish company Repsol, which operates the field. The newspaper said that the Tariq bin Ziyad Brigade is a notorious brigade in Libya, and many international organizations, including Amnesty International, have previously called for putting charges on it for “committing human rights violations and war crimes.”
Source:Libya Observer
February 14, 2024 17:36 UTC
Turkey and Egypt turn 'new leaf' as Erdogan visits Cairo
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Source:Libya Today
February 14, 2024 17:23 UTC
Libya-Italy: Piantedosi and Cirielli visit Tripoli, talks on migratory flows
The Minister of the Interior, Matteo Piantedosi, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, on an official visit to Libya they met the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Libyan Government of National Unity, Al Taher Salem al Baour, and the Minister of the Interior, Imad Mustafa Trabelsi. “The mission in Libya – underlined Minister Piantedosi – is part of the excellent relations we have established with the countries of the Mediterranean area, which see us engaged in a continuous and structured dialogue. During the meeting with the Libyan Minister of Foreign Affairs, the importance of shared management of the migration phenomenon with the European Union and with the countries of origin of the flows was agreed. “In a climate of extraordinary collaboration – concluded Piantedosi – we shared operational strategies, for an immediate start of the projects dedicated to assisted voluntary repatriations to the countries of origin”. Read also other news on Nova NewsClick here and receive updates on WhatsAppFollow us on the social channels of Nova News on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram
Source:Libya Today
February 14, 2024 15:56 UTC
Drop El Hiblu 3 charges, activists say in demonstration outside European Parliament
In a demonstration outside the European Parliament, Moviment Graffitti activists along with other activists and MEPs, gathered to protest the ongoing case against the El Hiblu 3: Abdalla, Amara, and Kader. READ ALSO: El Hiblu 3 ‘political pawns’ says activist Maria Pisani following indictmentAfter being released on bail after eight months, the El Hiblu 3 continue to face uncertainty as their case remains unresolved, awaiting trial. Moviment Graffitti, along with supporters, denounced this injustice, highlighting it as emblematic of Europe's systematic criminalisation of migrants and refugees. The activists called on MEPs to exert pressure on Maltese authorities to drop the charges and end the prolonged injustice endured by the El Hiblu 3. Moviment Graffitti reaffirmed its commitment to fighting for justice until the charges against the El Hiblu 3 are dropped and their rights are restored.
Source:Libya Today
February 14, 2024 15:13 UTC
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Libya thanks the Government and people of the Netherlands for their support to Protect Children on the Move in Libya
UNICEF Libya and the Government of the Netherlands have signed an agreement of US$ 4 million to Protect Children on the Move in Libya and provide them with a safe and protective environment. Over the next three years the Government of the Netherlands will support UNICEF to enable the protection of thousands of children on the move through service provision and strengthened institutional capacity in Libya. “The challenges faced by all children on the move in Libya are immense,” emphasizes Michele Servadei, UNICEF Representative in Libya. A child is a child, no matter who, where from or status, and deserves our actions.”UNICEF’s three-pronged approach in Libya prioritizes protecting vulnerable children on the move. Firstly, it intensifies child protection within detention centres, focusing on unaccompanied children through case management, mental health support, legal aid, and specialized services.
Source:Libya Today
February 14, 2024 14:38 UTC
Libya's Internal Security Agency must end abuses in name of ‘guarding virtue’
In earlier videos ISA published in April and May 2023, 10 other people are seen “confessing” to “embracing Christianity” and “insulting Islam”. In some cases, ISA arrested their relatives to compel the “wanted” individuals to hand themselves in. Since September 2023, ISA also used the phones and chat histories of two other detained activists to arbitrarily arrest at least nine more individuals. He was kept incommunicado for a week and subjected to numerous interrogations, including by ISA’s head of the Central Security Committee. 436/2023 established a central committee consisting of 17 officials, including a representative from security agencies, to enforce the “Guardians of Virtue” programme.
Source:Libya Today
February 14, 2024 13:13 UTC
Egypt and Turkey: changing tides bring together regional powers
The significant Egyptian-Turkish rapprochement highlights the rapid regional developments, where the majors powers of the world compete over hegemony. As regional powers, the two states decided to reduce tensions and align ranks to create a new regional order based on managing conflicts and neutrality. The aim is to achieve the most interests possible of Egypt and Turkey in hopes to impose a new regional and geopolitical equation that obligates relative stability in the region. Companies from the two countries participate in reconstruction in Somalia and Turkey has its biggest external military base in the East African state. Only a few days ago, the Turkish foreign minister said Turkey would sell warplanes to Egypt in a prelude to further military ties.
Source:Libya Today
February 14, 2024 12:54 UTC
Erdogan's visit to Egypt paves way for new strategic alliance to address regional issues: Diplomats
New strategic allianceFormer Egyptian Ambassador to Ankara, Ambassador Abdel Rahman Salah, said that Erdogan's visit to Cairo represents an opportunity to create a new alliance to address regional problems. Bayoumi described this visit as a "positive step" towards pushing bilateral relations forward and enhancing cooperation between the two countries. He highlighted the need for Turkish pressure on the Israeli government, in light of the important cooperation relations between Ankara and Tel Aviv, to stop the war against the Palestinians. In February 2023, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry made the first visit by Egypt’s top diplomat to Turkey since relations strained. In March 2023, then- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu visited Egypt for the first time since relations soured.
Source:Libya Today
February 14, 2024 10:05 UTC
Political, economic reforms ‘returning oxygen to body of Libya,’ PM tells summit
LONDON: Libya’s interim prime minister on Wednesday said he expected to be the last head of a transitional government in the country and that political and economic reforms were beginning to take hold. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah told delegates that he “wanted oxygen to return to the body of Libya,” and that the rebuild of the country was moving forward at pace. Addressing the summit, Dbeibah said: “We announce that we will be the last transitional government, God willing. He noted that, since the discovery of oil in Libya, fuel support to citizens had been provided with a liter of gasoline in Libya currently costing three cents. “We decided, in fact, to replace fuel subsidies by paying this support directly into the pockets of Libyans,” he added.
Source:Libya Today
February 14, 2024 09:51 UTC
UN chief warns climate chaos and food crises threaten global peace: 'Empty bellies fuel unrest'
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief warned Tuesday that climate chaos and food crises are increasing threats to global peace, telling a high-level U.N. meeting that climate disasters imperil food production and “empty bellies fuel unrest. “Climate and conflict are two leading drivers of (our) global food crisis,” the secretary-general said. Simon Stiell, the United Nations climate chief, told the council that climate change is contributing to food insecurity and to conflict. Framework Convention on Climate Change said the Security Council “must acknowledge more can be done rather than hoping the problem will go away — which it won’t.”The U.N.’s most powerful body should be requesting regular updates on climate security risks, he said. But climate change, environmental and security pressures have led to increased tensions and competition between herders and farmers for scarce resources including water and land, she said.
Source:Libya Today
February 14, 2024 04:24 UTC
28 Tunisian companies working in 50 sectors made presentations at the Libyan-Tunisian Trade Forum in Benghazi
The Benghazi Chamber of Commerce reported that 28 Tunisian companies working in 50 sectors made presentations at today’s Libyan-Tunisian Trade Forum. The Forum was launched in cooperation with Emaar Libya Holding Company, the Tunisian Export Promotion Center (Centre de Promotion des Exportations de la Tunisie – CEPEX), and the Commercial Attaché at the Tunisian Embassy – Libya in the Garyounis Conference Hall in the city of Benghazi. The Tunisian companies covered the commercial, industrial, service, health, food, construction, construction, engineering and consulting activities, as well as oil and concrete processing, water and sanitation, environment, occupational safety and health care sectors. On the sidelines of the forum, joint meetings and meetings were held between Libyan and Tunisian companies to exchange information and data and enhance opportunities for communication and joint commercial cooperation took place. The Libyan – Tunisian Trade Forum will be held in Benghazi on 13 February (libyaherald.com)
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2024 21:58 UTC
House Speaker Saleh discusses Libyan elections with German officials
In a meeting that took place in his office in Qobba on Tuesday, Speaker of the House of Representatives Aguila Saleh engaged in discussions with Member of the German Parliament Tobias Bacherle and German Ambassador to Libya Michael Ohnmacht. The talks centered on exploring the latest developments in Libya’s political landscape and exploring potential avenues to address the ongoing crisis through the organization of elections, according to a statement released by the House of Representatives following the meeting. Saleh emphasized the importance of holding presidential and parliamentary elections as a means of resolving the current challenges facing Libya. He stressed the crucial role that a unified government, tasked with overseeing the electoral process post-elections, could play in promoting stability and democratic governance across the country. Sales, says the statement, also highlighted the necessity of establishing a cohesive government dedicated to implementing constitutional foundations and electoral regulations essential for conducting presidential elections and electing the National Assembly.
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2024 20:28 UTC
Shippex Libya 3 exhibition will be held in Misrata from 29/6 to 2/7
The 3rd Shippex Libya Misrata exhibition will take place from 29 June to 2 July at the Misrata Free Zone. The organisers, ADD Events say the event is held in partnership with the Misrata Free Zone, and with the support of the Misrata Municipal Council.
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2024 19:46 UTC
Six GECOL employees imprisoned for ten years and fined LD 1.46 million for theft of company materials
The Attorney General announced yesterday that the Criminal Court has issued a ruling convicting six employees of the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL). The employees were convicted of the deliberate theft of equipment and supplies used to establish the electrical supply network and its maintenance. They were sentenced to ten years in prison and fined LD 1.466 million.
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2024 19:27 UTC
Criminal Court sentences GECOL employees to 10 years in prison
The Criminal Court has sentenced six employees of the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) to ten years in prison and fined them 1,466,852 dinars, on charges of stealing company equipment and supplies, according to the Public Prosecutor’s Office. The Public Prosecutor’s Office said in a brief statement that the court dealt with the theft of components of the electrical supply network and then ruled the six defendants.
Source:Libya Observer
February 13, 2024 18:52 UTC