Libya Flood: 'Broken in two': Libya flood survivors grapple with mental health
"Derna, today, is broken in two. "Almost everyone in the city is in mourning and suffering," said Michel-Olivier Lacharite, the head of emergencies at the medical charity Doctors Without Borders. "Some children refuse to drink water for fear of drowning," he said, after meeting flood survivors in Derna. "Patients complained of flashbacks, of not being able to sleep between 2:30 am and 5:00 am -- the time when the deadly wave engulfed the city. "The aid group deployed medical teams on the ground after the disaster, including mental health professionals, to respond to the crisis.It says it is working with Libya's health ministry to establish a mental health unit.
Source:Libya Today
October 06, 2023 05:13 UTC
Libyan Mufti says HoR has approved election laws to befit Haftar
The Mufti described this detail as something inappropriate and absurd that no one would accept, wondering whether HoR members heard about the agreement that Haftar and his family signed in Moscow with the Russian President, and adding that he was sure that many of them had not heard about it. He added, saying that Haftar had no objection because he previously stated that what the Egyptians and Al-Sisi were doing was acceptable to him even if it was contrary to the interests of Libya. They fought as mercenaries to whom Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates pay money, but now they are soldiers and organized forces belonging to the state with an aircraft and air defense agreement and naval and air bases." The Mufti indicated that HoR members were only able to enact laws that had been forbidden by Islamic law and issue a law granting the right to a person with foreign citizenship from a non-Muslim country to rule a Muslim country which is forbidden. He also addressed the members of HoR, saying, “The issue is that of loyalty and innocence, faith and lack of faith, so how could you enact this law that is forbidden by Islamic law, a criminal law that is not permissible to be enacted."
Source:Libya Observer
October 06, 2023 05:11 UTC
Libya : Murzuq Oil owner sues NOC
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Source:Libya Today
October 06, 2023 05:06 UTC
Orbital View Of The Jebel Uweinat And Jabal Arkenu Mountains In Libya
Jebel Uweinat and the Jabal Arkenu mountains NASALocated in the Libyan Desert along the country’s southeastern border with Sudan and Egypt are the Jebel Uweinat (left) and the Jabal Arkenu (right) mountains pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 258 miles above. iss069e089643 (Sept. 18, 2023) — larger image
Source:Libya Today
October 06, 2023 02:31 UTC
‘Broken in two’: Libya flood survivors grapple with mental health
The deluge razed entire neighbourhoods, dividing the port city and sweeping many people into the Mediterranean and to their deaths. More than 4,000 people have been reported dead and thousands more remain missing in eastern Libya, according to authorities. “Some children refuse to drink water for fear of drowning,” he said, after meeting flood survivors in Derna. It says it is working with Libya’s health ministry to establish a mental health unit. In addition, dozens of minors have become wards of the state after their families perished in the flood, authorities say.
Source:Libya Today
October 06, 2023 01:56 UTC
Libya: Parliament Refers Newly Approved Election Laws
On Wednesday, the speaker of the Libyan parliament declared that Libya's recently approved electoral laws for the presidency and national assembly had been referred to the High National Electoral Commission. The parliament unanimously approved the laws during a formal session on Monday. However, the Tripoli-based High Council of State rejected the new laws and decided to cancel its 6+6 representation on Wednesday. #Libya, Now that the Libyan parliament (HoR) has unanimously approved the elections laws produced by the 6+6 committee representing both HoR and HSC. Libya failed to hold general elections in December 2021 as previously scheduled due to disagreements over election laws among Libyan parties.
Source:Libya Today
October 05, 2023 20:06 UTC
Today's top news: Sudan, Ukraine, Libya
Angelina used to live near the Sudan capital, Khartoum and had to recently flee the conflict to seek refuge in Malakal, South Sudan. With some 5.4 million having fled their homes, Sudan has become the fastest-growing displacement crisis in the world. Still on Sudan, Ms. Nkweta-Salami today condemned in a separate statement a deadly attack on a displaced camp hosting 50,000 people in Central Darfur. Our colleagues tell us that humanitarian workers in the country are mobilizing assistance to civilians harmed by this attack. Nearly two-thirds of health facilities are either out of service or only partially functioning, according to the World Health Organization, with more than 100 health workers killed due to the floods.
Source:Libya Today
October 05, 2023 16:52 UTC
More aid to help Libya in Storm Daniel recovery from OPEC Fund and Indonesia
More direct and indirect aid arrived or was pledged to help Libya in its post-Storm Daiel disaster recovery. The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) pledged US$500,000 aid grant on Tuesday while a plane from Indonesia arrived at Benghazi’s Benina airport on Monday carrying 45 tons of humanitarian aid. OPEC Fund Director-General Abdulhamid Alkhalifa said: “Our hearts go out to the people of Libya who have endured unimaginable suffering due to this devastating storm. Libya is a founding member of the OPEC FundIt will be noted that Libya is a founding member of the OPEC Fund and as such not eligible for OPEC Fund support with the exception of emergency grants. He expressed his gratitude to the Indonesian people and the Indonesian Government for their concern for the Libyan people.
Source:Libya Today
October 05, 2023 16:03 UTC
Workshop on ‘‘Localization of the Oil Materials and Equipment Industry” held in Tripoli
The Ministry of Industry and Minerals said the Ministers, the National Oil Corporation, and all the experts and specialists expressed in their speeches and interventions their support for the work of the committee for the success of this national project. This is to reduce the costs of importing oil sector supplies and increasing the productivity of existing factories, as incentives for these industries and export prospects are provided. At the workshop, the committee provided a comprehensive explanation of its upcoming work programme, which was accepted and welcomed by all parties in support of this national strategic project. The Ministry of Industry and Minerals revealed that the committee will announce its next programme within days. Minister of Industry meets the Committee for Localisation of Oil Materials and Equipment Industry (libyaherald.com)Workshop on “The Future Vision for Localisation of Libyan Industry” (libyaherald.com)Aldabaiba government prepares action plan to revive free zones projects (libyaherald.com)
Source:Libya Today
October 05, 2023 15:02 UTC
Al Sahel Holding exports several Libyan products to African countries
In the same context, the Director of the Export Department at Al Sahel Holding Group, Saber Jaber, said in an exclusive statement to Libya Herald that export operations are carried out according to supply orders from African companies after the door was opened to export Libyan products according to arrangements made by the LEPC. He added that currently, orders are being accepted by his group of companies from several African countries of food commodities the export of which export will be coordinated during the coming period. Libyan products competitive in sub-Saharan African marketsRegarding the competitive advantage of foodstuffs manufactured in Libya, Saber emphasized the ability of Libyan products to compete in sub-Saharan markets, especially in terms of high quality and good prices compared to foodstuffs of European or Asian origin or even manufactured within the African countries themselves. Therefore, he concluded, there is a demand from several African companies for the products of Al-Sahel Holding Group of Companies manufactured in its Libyan factories. Al-Sahel Industrial Holding signs agreement for youth training with the Ministry of Labour (libyaherald.com)
Source:Libya Today
October 05, 2023 14:20 UTC
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Libya parliament approves election laws amid ongoing political disputes
Libya's parliament has approved laws for national presidential and parliamentary elections, the chamber's spokesman said, but continued disputes over the process may make it difficult to hold an election. A majority of members in the House of Representatives (HoR) backed the laws in a vote on Monday, spokesman Abdullah Belaihaq said. Libya's political divisions played into the recent disaster in Derna when dams broke under heavy rain, washing away much of the town in a flash flood that killed thousands of people. AFPAn attempt to hold an election in 2021 collapsed because of disputes over the rules after the HSC and other parts of Libya's political system rejected electoral laws issued by the HoR. Mr Saleh has previously presented laws whose validity some HoR members later disputed, accusing him of abusing parliamentary processes.
Source:Libya Today
October 05, 2023 14:07 UTC
New York to Libya Slammed by Deadly Floods as Planet Heats Up (2)
Extreme heat is usually associated with drought and wildfires. But across five continents this year, it’s also unleashed a different kind of disaster: deadly flooding. Cities around the world have seen record rainfall 139 times in 2023. A rare hurricane-like storm inundated Libya last month, killing thousands. After fatal floods pummeled the US Northeast over the summer, torrential rains paralyzed New York City last week.
Source:Libya Today
October 05, 2023 14:05 UTC
'Situation in Derna continues to be grave': Aid worker explains current reality of flood-hit city
The current situation in Derna continues to be grave, following the devastating impact of the heavy rainfall from Storm Daniel. Our teams are coordinating with both the local authorities and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent. Our teams are coordinating with both the local authorities and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent. The IFRC has launched an international appeal for 10 million Swiss francs to fund the Libyan Red Crescent society's relief work. To continue relief efforts after a crisis of this scale, we need additional financial contributions, skilled personnel, and material resources.
Source:Libya Today
October 05, 2023 13:23 UTC
WHO: Hurricane deaths in Libya have reached 4,333
The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Wednesday that the death toll from Hurricane Daniel, which swept through cities and regions in eastern Libya last month, has reached 4,333 people, including 101 healthcare workers. This was stated by Hala Khudari, head of the Health Emergencies Team at the WHO’s office in Libya, during an online media briefing on health emergencies in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, which the organisation broadcasted on its official Facebook page. Khudari said,What Libya experienced as a result of the hurricane that struck its eastern cities is a very catastrophic matter (…) I was there in Derna and witnessed the destruction myselfShe added: Officially reported deaths due to the hurricane have amounted to 4,333 cases.”She confirmed that “the recovery of bodies is continuing, as a body was recovered last night (Tuesday) 250 km from the shores of the city of Derna.”READ: WHO: 101 health workers killed in Libya’s Storm Daniel
Source:Libya Today
October 05, 2023 13:16 UTC
Record Heat Unleashes Deadly Floods From New York to Libya
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Source:Libya Today
October 05, 2023 11:31 UTC