17 Indian nationals from Punjab, Haryana held captive in Libya evacuated
A group of 17 Indian nationals from Punjab and Haryana, held captive in Libya for months, were successfully evacuated to India on Sunday following long winding talks between the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Libyan government, sources have said. “The Indians were being held captive by an armed group in Zwara City in Libya after they were trafficked from India. While the Libyan authorities were able to rescue the Indian nationals on June 13, they kept them in their custody as they had illegally entered the country. In March this year, 12 men, mostly from Punjab, were rescued by the MEA from Libya where they were made to perform forced labour. Tickets for return to India were also provided and paid for by the Indian Embassy,” he added.
Source:Libya Today
August 21, 2023 16:45 UTC
17 Indian victims of human trafficking rescued from armed gang in Libya; brought home by MEA
17 Indian victims of human trafficking rescued from armed gang in Libya; brought home by MEASeventeen Indian nationals trapped by an armed gang in Libya have been rescued and brought back home by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), it was reported today. Following the appeal of the families of the Indian victims, the Indian embassy in Tunis pursued the matter with Libyan authorities throughout May and June, as well as through informal channels. On June 13, the Libyan authorities rescued the Indian nationals from the armed gang, but still kept them in official custody, since the Indians had illegally entered Libya. Once the 17 people were released, they were taken care of by the Indian embassy in Tunis — they were given accommodation, clothing, food, and flight tickets. Since the rescued people had no passports, the Indian authorities facilitated their travel back to India by issuing emergency certificates.
Source:Libya Today
August 21, 2023 16:39 UTC
Libya: 17 Indian youths held captive in Libya return home after six months of ordeal
NEW DELHI: The Embassy of India in Tunisia said they had successfully repatriated 17 Indians from Punjab and Haryana on August 19, who were detained in Libya since February this year.On their social media account X (formerly known as Twitter), Indian Embassy in Tunisia said, "The Embassy of India to Libya successfully repatriated 17 Indian Nationals from Punjab and Haryana (on 19 August 2023), who were detained in Libya since February 2023. The Indians safely reached India on 20 August 2023 by Gulf Air flight at 2030 hrs. "With blessings of Akalpurakh Waheguru jee we spearheaded successful evacuation of 17 youth of Punjab and Haryana from gallows of death in Libya where unscruplous agents duped them after taking 13 Lakh each. "I request everyone don't send your child through the travel agent and especially don't send to Libya," one of the youth said adding that he spent four months in Libya in poor condition. He also claimed that the Libyan jail officials did not give them food for four to five days.
Source:Libya Today
August 21, 2023 16:31 UTC
Libyan central bank says it has reunified
The Central Bank of Libya said it has reunified after being effectively divided in two for nearly nine years by the country’s civil war. The CBL announced on August 20 that its governor Sadiq Al-Kabir met with deputy governor Maree Muftah Raheel in the central bank’s Tripoli headquarters. Raheel has been acting head of the central bank in the eastern city of Bayda since late November 2022. “Both the governor and his deputy have announced that the Central Bank of Libya has returned as a unified
Source:Libya Today
August 21, 2023 16:22 UTC
17 Indians freed from captivity of Armed Group in Libya, return home safely
AMN / WEB DESKFollowing sustained efforts by the Ministry of External Affairs, a group of 17 Indian nationals from Punjab and Haryana has been successfully evacuated to India. The Indian Embassy regularly pursued the matter with Libyan authorities throughout May and June, as well as through informal channels. During their stay in Libya, Indian Embassy looked after the needs of the Indians, including providing essential food items, medicines and clothes. Tickets for return to India were also provided and paid for by the Indian Embassy. The stranded Indian nationals reached New Delhi yesterday evening.
Source:Libya Today
August 21, 2023 16:10 UTC
17 Indians evacuated from Libya
The Indian nationals, hailing from Punjab and Haryana, reached Delhi on August 20 evening, they said. The Indian embassy in Tunis played a key role in evacuation of the Indians, the people said. The case was brought to the attention of the Indian embassy in Tunis on May 26 by the family members of the stranded Indian nationals. During their stay in Libya, the Indian embassy looked after the needs of the Indians, including providing essential food items, medicines and clothes. Tickets for return to India were also provided and paid for by the Indian embassy, they added.
Source:Libya Today
August 21, 2023 16:03 UTC
Libya Central Bank Reunifies After Nearly A Decade
The Central Bank of Libya has been reestablished as a single sovereign entity almost ten years after it was divided in two as a result of the civil war. The governor of the central bank, Sadiq al-Kabir, delivered the statement on Sunday at the bank’s headquarters in Tripoli following a meeting with Deputy Governor Mari Muftah Rahil and department heads from both the Tripoli and Benghazi branches. In addition to international reserves, the bank houses yearly oil revenues in the billions of millions. The oil-rich nation fell into chaos after Muammar Gaddafi was ousted by NATO-backed forces in 2011. The reunification was hailed by the US embassy in Libya, which said that it is essential for the stability and growth of the nation’s economy.
Source:Libya Today
August 21, 2023 15:57 UTC
17 Indians freed from captivity of armed group in Libya, return to Delhi
A group of 17 Indians held by an armed group in Libya was freed after several months in captivity and brought back home with the efforts of the Indian embassy in Tunis and the external affairs ministry, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. It could not immediately be ascertained when the group was taken captive by the armed group in Zwara city in Libya after being trafficked from India. The case was brought to the notice of the Indian embassy in Tunis by the family members of the Indian nationals. During their stay in Libya, the Indian embassy looked after the needs of the Indians, including food, medicines and clothes. Tickets for the 17 Indian men were also provided and paid for by the Indian embassy, the people said.
Source:Libya Today
August 21, 2023 15:32 UTC
17 Indian youths arrive at Delhi airport after being released from jail in Libya
A total of 17 Indian youths, mostly from Haryana and Punjab, who were held captive in Libya for six months returned home on August 20. The youths were received by their families at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGAI). ''17 youth mostly hailing from Punjab and Haryana were evacuated from Libya after Tripoli jail released them last month,'' said Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney on August 21. ''Safely evacuated 17 youth of #punjab & #harayana from Libya after a great deal of ordeal of 3 months who just got saved their lives duped by illegal #immigrationagents charging 13 Lakhs each requesr @CMOPb @mlkhattar @DGPPunjabPolice to register Firs against culprits who committed this heinous crime,'' he tweeted. Eventually, on August 20, all 17 youths reached Delhi airport.
Source:Libya Today
August 21, 2023 15:32 UTC
Human traffickers kill Sylhet businessman in Libya
Human traffickers kill Sylhet businessman in LibyaFamily members of a businessman Syed Mashahid Ali of Dirai upazila in Sunamganj district claimed that Mashahid was allegedly tortured and killed by the members of a human trafficking gang in Libya after realising ransom several times. Sanwara Begum, wife of Mashahid, came up with the allegation in a press briefing held at Sylhet Press Club in the afternoon. Rokon Ahmed, son of Lal Mia, Tota Mia, son of Irshad Ali, Chandan Mia, Harun Mia, son of Rangam Ullah and Shahjahan Ahmed, son of Ishak Ali were also present during the meeting. Later, Amina in collusion with others said they can send Mashahid to Italy at Tk 7 lakh. When Mashahid reached Dubai, Amina’s husband Shaheen Ahmed and his gang took him hostage and unleashed brutal torture on him.
Source:Libya Today
August 21, 2023 15:16 UTC
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Share:Seventeen Indian nationals, who were held captive by an armed group in Libya, have been rescued and brought back to India following sustained efforts by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), people familiar with the matter said on Monday. Photos/PTIShare:The Indian nationals, hailing from Punjab and Haryana, reached Delhi on Sunday evening, they said. The Indian embassy in Tunis played a key role in evacuation of the Indians, the people said. Share:The case was brought to the attention of the Indian embassy in Tunis on May 26 by the family members of the stranded Indian nationals. Share:The Indian embassy in Tunis regularly pursued the matter with Libyan authorities throughout May and June, as well as through informal channels, they said.
Source:Libya Today
August 21, 2023 15:13 UTC
Ministry of External Affairs safely evacuates 17 Indian nationals from Libya
It came out as a lifesaver for Indian nationals who were held captive by an armed local mafia group in Libya’s Zwara City. VIDEO | 17 Indian youths, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, who were released from Tripoli Jail in Libya last month, returned to Delhi on Sunday night. Taking to X, Indian Embassy in Tunisia confirmed the details of the rescue operation and lauded the Indian Embassy to Libya for the successful repatriation. Following their continuous efforts, the stranded Indian nationals were safely brought back to India late on the 20th of August. Meanwhile, while they were in Libya, the Indian embassy took care of the stranded Indian nationals.
Source:Libya Today
August 21, 2023 14:35 UTC
17 Indian men held captive in Libya, return back to Delhi
The Embassy of India to Libya successfully repatriated 17 Indian Nationals from Punjab and Haryana (on 19 August 2023), who were detained in Libya since February 2023. Later, the family members of the captive men managed to contact MP Vikramjit Singh in May, who subsequently liaised with the Indian Embassy in Tunisia on May 26. On June 13, Libyan authorities were able to rescue the Indian nationals, but kept them in their custody as they had illegally entered the country. During their stay in Libya, the Indian Embassy reportedly looked after the needs of the Indians, including providing essential food items, medicines, and clothes. Tickets for return to India were also provided and paid for by the Indian embassy.
Source:Libya Today
August 21, 2023 14:26 UTC
Libya's Central Bank announces reunification after almost a decade
Libya’s Central Bank on Sunday announced its reunification after being split into two for nearly a decade due to the country’s long-running civil war. The bank in a statement said it has become a "unified sovereign institution" after a meeting in the capital Tripoli between Central Bank Governor Saddek El Kaber and his deputy Maree Raheel. The two also resolved "to make efforts to deal with the effects that resulted from the division." The financial institution's headquarters remains in Tripoli, while an eastern branch was set up in the city of Benghazi in 2014.
Source:Libya Today
August 21, 2023 14:07 UTC
Duped, tortured, jailed: 17 Punjabi and Haryanvi youths lodged in Libya jails return to the country
These youths are from Punjab and Haryana, who were trapped in the jails of Libya for three months after being pushed by fraudulent agents. Sahni appealed to the police officers, including the Chief Ministers of Punjab and Haryana, to take action against the agents who pushed them into the life of hell.
Source:Libya Today
August 21, 2023 13:46 UTC