Abu Salim Massacre Perpetrators to Face Justice Says Interior Minister
Tripoli, Libya – Imad Al-Tarablusi, Minister of Interior appointed to the Interim Government of National Unity, confirmed today that all those proven to be involved in the Abu Salim massacre will face justice. The minister stated that the Tripoli Security Directorate has been instructed to pursue the investigation under his direct supervision. The criminal investigation department is currently inspecting the crime scene, collecting forensic evidence and analyzing ballistic data to identify the perpetrators. Earlier on Sunday, a shooting incident claimed the lives of 10 people near Abushaala Mosque in Abu Salim, Tripoli. “Autopsy and ballistic reports have been ordered to determine the time and exact circumstances surrounding this deadly attack,” said Tripoli Security Chief Khalil Wahibi.
Source:Libya Today
February 21, 2024 16:42 UTC
Government launches public consultation on new environmental permit regulations
Environmental risk categoriesThe regulations introduce a three-tier system for environmental permits based on the environmental risk each application poses. Level two refers for medium risk activities, such as backfilling quarries, as this type of permit should be processed up to 120 days after the vetting process. The third level refers to the highest risk activities such as hazardous waste management activities, fuel terminals, petrol stations and aquaculture. The application may then be subject to public consultation if it meets the necessary requirements, after which ERA drafts the permit. The public is encouraged to give its input on the proposed regulations by sending an email to [email protected].
Source:Libya Today
February 21, 2024 14:33 UTC
The continuing tensions in Libya are once again threatening hydrocarbon supplies from the country to Italy
The continuing tensions in Libya are once again threatening hydrocarbon fields and plants, including those linked to Italy. Workers risk being prevented from entering and exiting the Mellitah oil and gas complex, east of the town of Zuwara. He is not able to oust the governor of the Central Bank, but he can push someone else, like the Americans or the Italians, to intervene,” he adds. Despite the Central Bank governor's concerns about his public image, the current situation is far from favorable. “The use of the Oil Guards to put pressure on rivals is nothing new in the Libyan political landscape.
Source:Libya Today
February 21, 2024 14:30 UTC
Education minister commits to educational reform, teacher skill development
Minister of Education Musa Al-Maqrif pledged to work on reforming educational programs and updating curricula in Libya, developing teachers, and enhancing their teaching and digital education skills. The Minister's remarks came during his address before the National Committee for Education, Culture, and Science at the Maghreb Regional Forum on Digital Transformation in Education in Tunisia. The event convened under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Tunisian Ministry of Education. The Minister of Education unveiled several reforms initiated by the ministry to promote safe and healthy schools, learning for sustainable development, digital transformation, and education financing. Additionally, the Minister emphasized efforts to activate e-learning programs while creating a sustainable digital transformation.
Source:Libya Observer
February 21, 2024 13:41 UTC
Magistrate refuses Roderick Cassar request to suspend murder case pending femicide challenge
A magistrate has refused murder suspect Roderick Cassar’s request to suspend the compilation of evidence until his constitutional challenge to the femicide law is settled. Cassar is accused of murdering his estranged wife Bernice Cassar in what was the first case falling within the parameters of a new femicide law. Cassar is challenging the femicide law in the constitutional court, claiming it is discriminatory and in breach of his human rights. However, Magistrate Anne Marie Thake ruled on Wednesday against Cassar’s request to stay criminal proceedings until the constitutional court reaches its conclusion. She added that there was no decision yet by the constitutional court to stop the criminal proceedings against Cassar.
Source:Libya Today
February 21, 2024 12:28 UTC
Smuggled Libya oil stored in Enemed tanks: Swiss court acquits journalists
A Swiss court has acquitted the authors of a report into the sale of smuggled Libyan oil stored in Malta government fuel tanks, which investigation MaltaToday formed part of. The smuggled fuel from Libya was stored in tanks it had leased from Enemed between 2014 and 2015. Both men are also facing charges in Malta in connection with the Operation Dirty Oil smuggling investigation. Although having implications for Malta, namely as to how smuggled fuel oil from Libya was cleared by Customs and found itself stored inside Enemed fuel tanks, no police investigation has ever been launched into the case. Oceano Blu Trading was administered by the Sicilian Nicola Orazio Romeo, who is also indicted over fuel smuggling in Sicily.
Source:Libya Today
February 21, 2024 12:28 UTC
Egypt to participate in ICJ hearings on Israeli occupation of Palestine on Wednesday
The International Court of Justice in The Hague - FILE/ICJCAIRO – 21 February 2024: Egypt will participate in the third day of public hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. Egypt's memorandum for the proceedings affirms the illegitimacy of the Israeli occupation, which has violated international humanitarian law for the past 75 years. European states participating in the hearings include the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Ireland, Norway, the United Kingdom, Slovenia, Switzerland, Hungary, Spain, and Luxembourg. Several African non-Arab countries, including South Africa, Comoros, The Gambia, Namibia, and Zambia, are also participating, along with the African Union. During the ICJ hearings on Monday, Palestinian representatives called for declaring the Israeli occupation of Palestine illegal, with the aim of achieving a two-state solution and lasting peace.
Source:Libya Today
February 21, 2024 09:51 UTC
Egyptian Engineering Export Council Delegation Visits Libya To Explore Joint Investment Opportunities
(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) A delegation of Egyptian businesspeople and 15 Egyptian companies from the sectors of household appliances, tableware, kitchenware, electrical appliances, auto spare parts, agricultural machinery, and electrical industries of cables and generators, visited Libya under the leadership of Mai Helmy, Executive Director of the Engineering Export Council of Egypt. She added that this visit was the first of its kind in more than 10 years, as it was conducted under the direct sponsorship of the Libyan chambers. She also said that the meetings were positive on both sides and that there were agreements on trade and investment cooperation between Egyptian companies and their Libyan counterparts in the sectors under the Engineering Export Council. She highlighted that the Libyan market was one of the most important target markets for the engineering industries sector, as it was a large market that welcomed Egyptian products. She also said that there was an agreement to export more Egyptian engineering products to the Libyan market shortly and that this visit marked the beginning of a wider and deeper cooperation.
Source:Libya Today
February 21, 2024 03:04 UTC
The 4th International Banking, Insurance and Investment Exhibition opened at Tripoli International Fairgrounds
The 4th International Banking, Insurance, and Investment Exhibition (20 to 24 February) opened at the Tripoli International Fairgrounds today. The event was opened by the Tripoli based Minister of Local Government, Bader Aldeen Al-Tumi, in the presence of the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Trade for Economic Affairs, Saad Hanish. The opening ceremony was attended by several ambassadors accredited to Libya, pavilion managers, and businessmen. The exhibition included the participation of local and Arab banks and several international institutions concerned with finance and banking, and the participation of more than 40 companies, banks and institutions concerned with banking, insurance, and investment services. The 4th International Banking, Insurance and Investment Exhibition will take place between 20 to 24 February at the grounds of the Tripoli International Fair (libyaherald.com)
Source:Libya Today
February 20, 2024 21:03 UTC
Step Into the Editing Chair with the Editor of 'Genius: MLK/X'
Written by Libya El-AminIn some ways, my path towards editing on a powerful show like Genius: MLK/X felt like any good story should—surprisingly inevitable. I scratched that itch by cutting my favorite shows to music and entering my music videos into fan contests. Genius: MLK/X | Official Trailer | National Geographic www.youtube.comGenius: MLK/X marks a milestone in my career for a number of reasons. The collaborative nature of Genius: MLK/X is largely what made it such a satisfying step in my professional journey. Catch Genius: MLK/X on Disney + and Hulu.
Source:Libya Today
February 20, 2024 18:42 UTC
Scientific meeting on Derna dams in the aftermath of the floods disaster
The National Committee for Education, Culture and Science of the Ministry of Education has organized “The Scientific Meeting on Derna Dams, in the Aftermath of the Natural Disaster”, with the participation of UNESCO’s regional office and a number of state institutions. The meeting aims at collecting information, scientific reports, available documents, works and studies about Derna and Libyan dams, and to assess needs, and national priorities in order to reduce natural disasters and floods.
Source:Libya Observer
February 20, 2024 17:25 UTC
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Source:Libya Today
February 20, 2024 12:59 UTC
Central Bank of Libya Governor Meets with US Officials to Discuss Economic Cooperation
The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Sadiq Elkaber, met in Tunis with US Chargé d’Affaires in Libya Jeremy Berndt and USAID Mission Director in Libya John Cardenas. The meeting discussed developments in the economic and financial situation in Libya, the results of the technical support program provided by USAID to the CBL and its employees, and prospects for joint cooperation in the coming period, according to a CBL statement released today. The latest updates related to efforts to unify the Central Bank, enhance transparency, and combat money laundering were also discussed, with the aim of achieving economic and financial stability in Libya.
Source:Libya Today
February 20, 2024 10:51 UTC
Border guards' battalion shuts down gas pipeline, threatens escalation
The commander of the 17th Battalion, Border and Vital Targets Guard, Abdul Hafeez Al-Zintani, confirmed that the battalion had closed the gas pipeline linking the Daraj and Sinawen regions in western Libya since Saturday, adding in press statements that the battalion will gradually close the oil pipelines that pass through the region, starting on Monday. He explained that the goal of shutting down oil and gas is “to end family rule and overthrow the government in Tripoli after its involvement in starving the people, plundering public funds, and strengthening armed groups,” in reference to the Government of National Unity headed by Abdul Hamid Dbeibah. Al-Zintani indicated that Dbeibah tried to communicate with the battalion through intermediaries for the purpose of reopening the gas pipeline. He said that they refused to communicate and did not want to talk with the intermediaries, adding that their goal was to overthrow the government. Meanwhile, a number of members of the Petroleum Facilities Guard threatened to stop the flow of gas from the Mellitah oil complex and close all oil facilities in the country if the government did not implement the decisions to increase their salaries and grant them their agreed-upon rights.
Source:Libya Observer
February 20, 2024 05:32 UTC
At least 10 killed in Libya attack, UN demands investigation
At least 10 people were shot dead in Libya’s capital, reports said as the UN mission in the war-scarred country on Monday called for a “prompt and thorough” investigation. The UN Support Mission in Libya said on social media platform X that it “condemns the violent incident in Abu Salim area, Tripoli on 17 February during which at least 10 people were reported killed,” and that it continued to monitor the situation. Abu Salim is under the control of strongman Abdel Ghani al-Kikli, head of the Stability Support Authority (SSA) created in January 2021. The SSA said on Sunday on Facebook that two of its members were among those killed. Libya has been gripped by political chaos and insecurity since the fall of Kadhafi in 2011 in a revolution backed by NATO.
Source:Libya Today
February 20, 2024 04:49 UTC