Former Libyan Defense Minister Al-Barghathi: Dead or Alive?
A source from Al-Baraghtha tribe in eastern Libya told local media that the leadership of Al-Rajma (Khalifa Haftar's forces) informed them of the killing of their son, former Defense Minister Mahdi Al-Barghathi. Meanwhile, Al-Awaqir tribe's youth movement, from which Al-Baraghtha tribe descends, demanded that the judiciary and Khalifa Haftar investigate the killing of Mahdi Al-Barghathi. Libyan Crime Watch added that Bufanara was arrested on October 10 by the Internal Security Apparatus, following the arrest campaign that came after the military operation against former Defense Minister Mahdi Al-Barghathi. In early October, Haftar's forces arrested Al-Mahdi Al-Barghathi, a number of his companions, and a number of the women of his family, after Al-Barghathi returned to his home in Benghazi, following clashes that lasted for hours between the two sides. Later, Haftar's forces handed over the body of Ibrahim; Mahdi Al-Barghathi's son to his family, after he was arrested with his father and his companions.
Source:Libya Observer
December 20, 2023 13:35 UTC
EU strikes major deal to reform migration policy, Metsola hails historic pact
Member states and the European Parliament have struck a major deal to reform the bloc’s migration policy, sealing agreement on a vast array of subjects dealing with detention periods, racial profiling, unaccompanied minors, search-and-rescue operations and border surveillance. “I come from an island in the Mediterranean and I know what it means to say that we have delivered on the migration pact, probably the most important legislative aspect of our mandate. The day the EU reached a landmark agreement on a new set of rules to manage migration and asylum. I'm very proud that with the Migration & Asylum Pact, we have delivered and provided solutions. “The Migration Pact also falls short of concretely supporting states where people first arrive in Europe including Italy, Spain or Greece.
Source:Libya Today
December 20, 2023 10:28 UTC
Canadian with parents in Gaza fears illness might kill them amid terrible conditions
There is no clean drinking water, or water available for those crammed into the home to wash themselves, he said. “Someone sent me a message recently saying that, ‘Your parents are suffering the most,” he said. His parents lived in the U.A.E for years before deciding to return to their homeland to retire almost a decade ago, Abudaya said. They were living in their apartment in central Gaza when the war began on Oct. 7. Abudaya said he has been trying for weeks to get his parents out of Gaza, reaching out to the Canadian government, as well as Egyptian and Israeli officials for help.
Source:Libya Today
December 20, 2023 09:06 UTC
Amir-Abdollahian says Iran-Libya ties on right track
The Iranian foreign minister held a meeting with the deputy prime minister and minister of health of Libya, Ramadan Ahmed Abu Janah, in Tehran on Tuesday. In the meeting, Amir-Abdollahian expressed satisfaction with the improvement of relations between the two countries in the past two years and added, "We have no limits for the development of relations." "Fortunately, our assessment is that the relations between the two countries are on the right track, and we can quickly implement the agreements between the two countries," he added. "The Islamic Republic of Iran attaches importance to relations with Libya, and in this framework, holding a joint commission and a meeting between businessmen of the two countries can be put on the agenda," Amir-Abdollahian stated. For his part, the Libyan health minister expressed satisfaction with the trip to Iran and said, "There have been strong relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Libya for a long time."
Source:Libya Today
December 20, 2023 07:59 UTC
From Libya To Afghanistan, 140 Million People Trapped In Humanitarian Crises In Eastern Mediterranean Region
“This number represents the everyday tragedies experienced by the people of Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq after earthquakes. But despite the crisis there are large areas of the encircled region to which WHO and other humanitarian relief groups have no access at all. That follows on a pattern of previous Israeli detentions and arrests of health workers at Al Ahli and elsewhere, he said. More calls for Gaza cease-fire but prospects remain dim“Stop this war, with no delay,” said Al Mandhari of the Gaza conflict. Another 240 Israelis and foreign workers were carried back to Gaza, including about 30 children.
Source:Libya Today
December 20, 2023 07:37 UTC
Italy’s San Donato to establish hospital of ‘high international standards’ in Libya soon
Italy’s San Donato Hospital Group is to establish a hospital with high specifications, operating according to the highest internationally agreed standards in Libya soon. The DSDMS reported that the San Donato Hospital Group’s delegation arrived in Tripoli Saturday and includes an elite group of specialists in several fields in the health sector. Establish new international standard hospitalDuring the meeting, the needs and shortcomings needed by the health sector in Libya were discussed, and it was agreed to establish a hospital with high specifications, operating according to the highest internationally agreed standards. The new hospital proposal, the DSDMS said, is part of the efforts to improve quality and meet the needs of the Libyan health sector. Italy agrees long term programme of implementing children’s heart surgery across Libya (libyaherald.com)Italian medical team specialized in paediatric heart defect operations arrives – starts operations at Tajoura Heart Hospital (libyaherald.com)
Source:Libya Today
December 20, 2023 06:03 UTC
MSF accuses EU of being responsible for migrants death in latest shipwreck off Libya
The death of 61 people, who drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Libyan shores during the night between 14 and 15 December, is “the direct result of Europe’s migration policies”, said Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Although it was clear that people’s lives were in imminent danger, nothing was done to help until it was too late,” says Mielgo. “As soon as we noticed Vos Triton was heading towards Libya, we reached out to them to remind them about the principle of non-refoulment and that disembarking people in Libya would be unlawful,” explains Mielgo. A radical change in Europe is needed now to adopt migration policies that save lives instead of sacrificing them,” says Mielgo. Already this year, close to 2,300 men, women and children2 have died or gone missing while trying to cross the Central Mediterranean to Europe.
Source:Libya Today
December 20, 2023 03:50 UTC
Bathily: Unwilling officials must not be allowed to fail Libyan people
The UN Envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, told Security Council members on Monday that unwilling officials "clinging to their seats" must not be allowed to fail the people of Libya and put the region at risk of further chaos. Bathily said that Libya has established a constitutional and legal framework for holding elections deemed executable by the HNEC. However, he emphasized that implementing these laws requires all concerned parties' sincere and genuine commitment. In his remarks, the UN envoy described the positions of some Libyan leaders as procrastinating, emphasizing that forming a unified government that can lead the country to elections requires a consensus among all parties. He expressed optimism that the climate in the country "is ripe for a new political deal" and a new dispensation for a brighter future.
Source:Libya Observer
December 19, 2023 21:56 UTC
Political Settlement Among Libya’s Main Actors Crucial to Conducting Credible Elections, Special Representative Tells Security Council - Libya
“These chosen actors have the capacity to either reach consensus and advance the political process or prolong the stalemate and prevent Libya from holding peaceful elections. Libyan National Army commander Khalifa Haftar is ready for dialogue but has conditioned the Government of National Unity’s participation to the inclusion of the House of Representatives-appointed Government. A thriving civic space is critical for the political process. He added, “The political process must remain the primary and only option for establishing security and stability”, meaning committing to dialogue to resolve differences. Security, political and humanitarian tracks must be paralleled with focusing on economic and development paths, which are essential for long-term stability.
Source:Libya Today
December 19, 2023 19:47 UTC
Hughes Rolls Out New Internet Plans With Jupiter 3 Capacity
Hughes Network Systems has introduced new high-speed satellite internet plans using capacity from its recently launched Jupiter-3 satellite. The company now offers new plans with speeds up to 100 Mbps, and all plans include unlimited data. This is a milestone for Hughes as the company was maxed out on capacity for its fleet before Jupiter 3 launched in July. Hughes said these new plans and speeds are a “fundamental reinvention” of what satellite internet can be. “The new Hughesnet is designed to enable these applications with fast speeds, unlimited data and new low-latency Fusion plans.
Source:Libya Today
December 19, 2023 19:41 UTC
‘‘One group of unwilling officials clinging to their seats must not be allowed to fail the people of Libya and put the region at the risk of further chaos’’, Bathily to UNSC
During his latest routine briefing on Libya to the UN Security Council on 18 December, UNSMIL head and SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily said ‘‘One group of unwilling officials clinging to their seats must not be allowed to fail the people of Libya and put the region at the risk of further chaos’’. Libyan National Army Commander Khalifa Haftar is ready for dialogue, but has conditioned the GNU participation to the inclusion of the HoR-appointed Government. Also, collective expulsions of migrants and refugees into Libya and from Libya to neighbouring countries continue with conditions in detention centres becoming increasingly dire. One group of unwilling officials clinging to their seats must not be allowed to fail the people of Libya and put the region at the risk of further chaos. remarks by SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily to the Security Council – 18 December 2023 | UNSMIL (unmissions.org)
Source:Libya Today
December 19, 2023 19:00 UTC
Greece approves new law granting undocumented migrants residence rights, provided they have a job
FILE - In this undated handout file image provided by Greece's coast guard on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, scores of people sit on a battered fishing boat that later capsized and sank off southern Greece. The international rights groups Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch allege on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, that Greek authorities have failed to properly investigate allegations by some survivors that the rescue mission had been mishandled.
Source:Libya Today
December 19, 2023 18:57 UTC
Libya's Arab League Meetings Wed. Focus On Gaza Developments
Assistant Secretary General and Head of the Media and Communication Sector of the Arab League Ambassador Rashid Khattabi said in a statement that at the top of the agenda of Arab media was the continued support for the Palestinian cause. The discussions will focus on examining the best ways to activate the Arab media action plan, with the Palestinian issue at its core, as the role of media confronts terrorism and rejecting violence and hatred, he added. During the meetings, proposals to advance environmental and educational media will also be studied, as well as enhancing the position of women in the media, encouraging quality and developing capabilities, including artificial intelligence techniques. The procedures for establishing the Arab Institute for Peace Journalism in Libya will also be completed and the General Secretariat's proposal regarding developing the Arab media code of honor will be discussed, to respect the rules of pluralism and transparency in accordance with recognized standards, Khattabi indicated. The Executive Office of the Council of Arab Information Ministers includes in its membership Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Algeria, Bahrain, Libya, Egypt, Morocco, and Palestine.
Source:Libya Today
December 19, 2023 16:48 UTC
Libya’s oil production hit 1,219m b/d
The National Oil Corporation (NOC), Libya’s state oil company, has announced that oil production reached 1,219 million barrels per day, to which 56 thousand barrels of condensate are added, on Sunday 17 December. Domestic gas consumption amounted to 1.96 billion cubic feet of natural gas, of which at least 882 million cubic meters of gas went to the country’s General Electricity Company
Source:Libya Today
December 19, 2023 15:13 UTC
Criminal Court issues ruling convicting two officials at Al-Shwerif Rural Hospital of LD 3.56 million fraud
The Attorney General’s Office announced on 7 December that the Tripoli Criminal Court issued a ruling convicting two officials at Al-Shwerif Rural Hospital of corruption. They had created official documents that contradicted the truth indicating the receipt of the equipment and supplies subject to the contract. Tripoli Criminal Court imposed a four-year prison sentence on them. The court also convicted two employees of the Ministry of Health. They were fined one thousand dinars.
Source:Libya Today
December 19, 2023 13:24 UTC