Boat carrying 400 migrants adrift in Mediterranean sea for at least 24 hours
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Source:Libya Today
April 11, 2023 02:14 UTC
BREAKING: Nigerian woman, three others nabbed for operating Libya’s prostitution ring
Four migrants, including a Nigerian woman, have been arrested by Libyan security agents for allegedly running a prostitution ring in the Hawari area of Benghazi, Libya. AdvertisementAccording to the tweet, the 20-year-old woman was being sold by her pimp for $10 per customer. The tweet read, “CID in Benghazi dismantled a prostitution ring and arrested in Hawari area 4 undocumented #migrants incl. woman of Nigerian nationality. The 20-year-old female was being sold by her pimp for 50 LYD (ca.
Source:Libya Today
April 11, 2023 00:18 UTC
Ministry of Industry launches awards for the best locally-made product
The National Industry Promotion Authority, under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, intends to launch the Best National Product Award. The Ministry has created a specialized committee to establish the foundations and standards according to the best local and international practices for such awards. It is to be supervised and implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Minerals through the National Industry Promotion Authority. Encourage local industrial competitionAl-Sumu added that the launch of the Best Local Product Award project stems from the vision and objectives of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, which contributes to industrial development and through the tasks entrusted to the National Industry Promotion Authority. It will be recalled, however, and as published by Libya Herald, in November 2021 the Tripoli Chamber of Commerce had announced that it was launching an award for the best Libyan product.
Source:Libya Herald
April 10, 2023 23:02 UTC
NGO says Malta ordered merchant ship to refuel and not rescue migrant boat in distress
Rescue NGO Sea Watch have claimed Malta ordered a merchant vessel not to rescue a group of 400 migrants, and just supply them with fuel. “Two merchant ships [were] ordered not to rescue, instead one was asked by Malta to only supply the boat with fuel,” the NGO said on Twitter. We found a boat with ⁓400 people in distress. Nearby: 2 merchant ships that are ordered not to rescue, instead one was asked by Malta to only supply the boat with fuel. “If the boat keeps moving, it might reach Italy and Malta does not have to accept the people.
Source:Libya Today
April 10, 2023 23:02 UTC
Drifting migrant boat in Mediterranean supplied with fuel but no rescue, NGO says
MILAN :A merchant ship has supplied fuel and water to a boat with around 400 migrants on board which is in distress between Greece and Malta but Maltese authorities have ordered it not to conduct a rescue, German NGO Sea-Watch International said on Monday. Alarm Phone said the boat was in the Maltese Search and Rescue area (SAR). "If the boat keeps moving, it might reach Italy and Malta does not have to accept the people," it said on its Twitter account. According to press agency ANSA, on Sunday almost 1,000 migrants arrived in the Italian island of Lampedusa, south of Sicily. (Reporting by Giulio Piovaccari; additional reporting by Christofer Scicluna in Valletta; writing by Giulio Piovaccari; Editing by Toby Chopra and Barbara Lewis)
Source:Libya Today
April 09, 2023 18:04 UTC
Authorities identify 6 remains including a man in his 80s
The remains of six victims whom the pro-Khalifa Haftar militia, Al-Kani killed and dumped into mass graves have been named after undergoing the identification process. The Association of Tarhuna Victims said that Abdul Hamid Jaballah, Khaled Farhat, and Fawzi al-Naas were kidnapped by the Al-Kani militia between November and December of 2019. It also confirmed the identity of Naji Al-Jabri, a resident of the Souk Al-Khamis Amsihel area, who was kidnapped by the Al-Kani militia in April 2020. The body of Ahmed Mohamed, a man in his 80s, was found dumped with other victims in a spot in the Souk Al-Khamis Amsihel district, according to the same source, who said the victim was kidnapped by the Al-Kani militia in March 2020. The number of bodies identified by DNA has exceeded 200, according to the Identification of Missing Person data.
Source:Libya Observer
April 08, 2023 18:22 UTC
Bathily calls on Libya's military leaders to create suitable environment for elections
Abdoulaye Bathily said: "We all know that the full resolution of the Libyan crisis and the current political stalemate needs time, perseverance, and patience. Your renewed commitment to me, and also to the people of Libya, to ensure conducive security environment before, during and after elections as well as acceptance of elections results, must be clearly demonstrated." "This meeting tonight is the symbol of unity and a symbol of a new Libya – a sovereign Libya. I reiterate the call I made to the mayors and call upon you to play your part in enabling the holding of free and fair elections this year. Bathily said, adding that he will continue to work with all stakeholders to restore hope among all Libyans.
Source:Libya Today
April 08, 2023 15:30 UTC
Unifying Libyan military tops agenda in Turkish-Russian meeting
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said his country is cooperating with Russia and other states concerned with the Libyan crisis to unite the country's military and security forces. His comments came during a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Ankara on Friday, where they reaffirmed their agreement on the importance of holding democratic and transparent elections in Libya. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Lavrov said that Russia and Turkey share a common approach to promoting peace in Libya. Speaking to the TV channel Russia Today, Lavrov said that Moscow and Turkey are working together to achieve one goal, mainly uniting the Libyan forces and building a state on such a basis. In previous statements, the Russian FM said that Libya is incapable of restoring its statehood, which creates "many problems" in Africa and the Sahara region.
Source:Libya Today
April 08, 2023 12:01 UTC
After historic Tripoli meeting, 5+5 JMC hold ‘‘significant’’ meeting in Benghazi
Under the auspices of UNSMIL head Abdoulaye Bathily, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC), made up of military leaders from eastern and western Libya, met in Benghazi yesterday. This was another historic first following the first joint meeting of the former waring enemies in Tripoli on 26 March. Addressing what he called a meeting of ‘‘utmost significance’’, Bathily noted that as the JMC continued to meet, more leaders are joining each time. 12 days after your meeting in Tripoli, we are here again today in Benghazi, as agreed upon in Tunis and Tripoli last month. This visit came in support of the efforts of the 5+5 JMC and the Liaison Committees from the three countries.
Source:Libya Today
April 08, 2023 11:57 UTC
Marumo Gallants officials detained in Libya set to return home
Two Marumo Gallants F.C. staff members Rufus Matsena and Tebogo Amos Dhlomo who were detained in Libya following the team’s CAF Confederation Cup match against Libya’s Al Akhdar on 19th March are finally set to return home. Team media officer Matsena and team physio Dhlomo have been held for more than two weeks. This comes after a mediation meeting held this Thursday with relevant officials and representatives from various organisations. The two are expected to arrive in Johannesburg over the course of the current long weekend.
Source:Libya Today
April 08, 2023 11:08 UTC
ICAO, PM Dbeibah discuss lifting ban on Libyan flights
The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, has discussed with the regional director of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)'s Middle East office, Mohammed Al-Falih, developing the Civil Aviation Authority and transit aviation, and supporting Libyan efforts to lift the air embargo on Libya. This came during a meeting held in the presence of the Minister of Transport, Mohammed Al-Shahoubi, the Undersecretary for Air Aviation Affairs, Khaled Suisi, and the acting head of the Civil Aviation Authority. The meeting comes within the framework of the ICAO delegation visit to Libya to inspect the situation of civil aviation, in preparation for the audit visit to be conducted at the end of the current year in order to lift the ban imposed on Libyan airports and carriers, according to the PM media office.
Source:Libya Observer
April 08, 2023 03:25 UTC
High State Council and House of Representatives 6+6 election laws drafting committee hold first meeting in Tripoli
The Joint High State Council (HSC) and House of Representatives (HoR) 6+6 Referendum and Election Laws Drafting Committee convened for its first meeting last Wednesday at the Tripoli headquarters of the HSC. The HSC reported that the meeting comes in response to the invitation extended by the HSC Committee to the corresponding HoR Committee, and it is the first preparatory meeting between the two committees, in preparation for drafting laws and legislation for the elections to be held before the end of this year in accordance with the thirteenth constitutional amendment. During the meeting, it revealed, views were exchanged on the work strategy of the two committees, and the mechanisms that will be followed to perform the tasks assigned to them. The HSC reported that the meeting took place in a positive atmosphere that gives rise to optimism about the possibility of completing the required legislation in the shortest time, and all members resolved to resolve all outstanding issues and overcome the difficulties that were an obstacle in this regard, taking into account the use of the opinion of experts, specialists and parties in many issues of concern. connection with these legislations.
Source:Libya Herald
April 07, 2023 23:49 UTC
Turkey Visa Online Offers the Citizens of Libya, Vietnam, Jamaica, Kuwait, and Oman An Easy Way To Turkey eVisa
Citizens of Libya, Vietnam, Jamaica, Kuwait, and Oman can apply for various types of Turkish visas, including tourist visas, business visas, and student visas. To apply for a Turkey visa for Libyan citizens,Turkey visa for Vietnam citizens, Turkey visa for Jamaica citizens, Turkey visa for Kuwaiti citizens, and Turkey visa for Omani citizens need to provide some basic information about themselves, including their name, date of birth, and passport details. Travelers are required to apply for a Online Turkey Visa (Turkey e-Visa) to enter Türkiye for visits upto for tourism, business, transit or medical purposes. Online Turkey Visa is not optional, but a compulsory requirement for all the citizens traveling to Türkiye for short stays. The online Turkey visa from Libya and online Turkey visa from Vietnam is valid for 180 days from the date of entry and is available to citizens of over 90 different countries.
Source:Libya Today
April 07, 2023 23:14 UTC
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Source:Libya Today
April 07, 2023 14:19 UTC
During UK Ambassador’s visit, MFZ invites British companies to invest in the Free Zone
British Ambassador to Libya, Caroline Hurndall, accompanied by Farouk Al-Najah, the Political Affairs Advisor at the embassy, visited the Misrata Free Zone (MFZ) yesterday. She was received by MFZ Chairman, Mohsen Al-Sagutri and the MFZ General Manager, Ayman Al-Darwish. The Director of the Media Office at the Misrata Free Zone (MFZ), Alaeddin Baba, said in his exclusive statement to the Libya Herald, that the discussion focused on inviting British companies to invest in the MFZ and benefit from the advantages and exemptions for the British investor. 33 investment requests in MFZ during 2022The MFZ Media Director highlighted the continuing investment requests by local and foreign companies and investors to establish their investments and businesses in the MFZ, totalling 33 investment requests in 2022. Meanwhile, he revealed, the consideration of investment requests for this year are underway, for approval to grant them permission to set up their operations in the MFZ.
Source:Libya Herald
April 07, 2023 11:41 UTC