Libyan Speaker of House of Representatives meets Qatar’s Ambassador
QNATripoli: Speaker of the House of Representatives of the State of Libya H E Aguila Saleh met on Thursday with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya H E Khalid Mohammed bin Zabin Al Dosari. The meeting dealt with the two countries’ cooperation relations. During the meeting, H E the Ambassador reiterated the State of Qatar’s commitment to support the political process and the UN Security Council’s related resolutions as well as all peaceful solutions that maintain the unity of Libyan and pushing towards holding constitution based free and fair elections that meet the people aspirations.
Source:Libya Today
November 26, 2022 05:09 UTC
Man jailed for attempted trafficking of girls to Libya
A has sentenced a53-year-old man, Hycinth Uchechukwu Enekwechi, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for attempting to procure the illegal entry of three girls from Oyo and Osun to Libya through Niger Republic. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, November 24, 2022. The agency said Enekwechi was convicted on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, by the Kano State high courtThe statement read, “The convict – a 53years old Male of No. 59 Abeokuta Road, Sabon Gari Quarters, Kano State was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment with an additional fine of N250,000 for attempting to procure the illegal entry of 3 Females to go from Oyo and Osun State respectively to Libya through Niger Republic.”
Source:Libya Today
November 26, 2022 02:52 UTC
Al-Raaed, German Ambassador discuss holding Libyan-German Economic Forum
The President of the General Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Mohammed Al-Raaed, has expressed the union's full readiness for all necessary procedures and arrangements to hold the German-Libyan Economic Forum as soon as possible. This came during his meeting with the German Ambassador, Michael Unmacht, to discuss economic cooperation between the two countries. Unmacht confirmed that the Libyan-German Forum is a first step for the participation of German companies in various fields, including the sectors of transport, energy, public services and renewable energies, with the support of the German embassy in Libya. Al-Rayed stressed the need to activate the Libyan-German Chamber, to follow up the economic files between the two countries, calling for coordinating successive and mutual visits by businessmen, in order to link economic relations and encourage investment.
Source:Libya Observer
November 26, 2022 01:17 UTC
Libya's position is firm towards any provocations targeting its sovereignty, Al-Mangoush says
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Government of National Unity (GNU), Najlaa Al-Mangoush, has affirmed the government's firm stance, rejecting any provocations targeting Libya's sovereignty or attempting to undermine the bilateral relations between it and its neighbors in the Mediterranean. This came during her meeting with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, on the sidelines of the fourth ministerial meeting of the European Union and the southern neighboring countries in Barcelona, Spain. For his part, Borrell reaffirmed the European Union's support for the path towards elections as the only solution for Libya's stability and unity.
Source:Libya Observer
November 26, 2022 00:54 UTC
EU weighs plans to ease France, Italy migrant tensions
(AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)By LORNE COOKEuropean Union interior ministers on Friday weighed proposals to ease tensions between France and Italy over migrants arriving on their shores without authorization, including a possible crackdown on charity-run ships doing search and rescue work in the Mediterranean Sea. A diplomatic row erupted earlier this month when Italy maneuvered France into accepting a humanitarian rescue ship, the Ocean Viking, with 234 migrants aboard. Darmanin and his counterparts are seeking a more permanent solution to a problem that has dogged the EU for many years. Part of that plan involves the idea of imposing tighter rules on ships doing search and rescue work. Neither the EU nor any of its member countries actively search for migrants at sea unless they receive an emergency call.
Source:Libya Today
November 26, 2022 00:43 UTC
United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Statement on the 16 Days of Activism to Combat Violence against Women and Girls
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) joins the world in supporting the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. Violence against women and girls in its various forms has been on the rise in Libya. This includes verbal, physical, or sexual violence, so-called ‘honour crimes,’ and as many women activists have told us, online violence against women. Anecdotal information and data shows that women are victims of online violence including receiving inappropriate messages, hate speech and blackmailing. The Mission encourages all authorities to promote an environment that respects freedom of expression and combats hate speech and violence against women and girls.
Source:Libya Today
November 25, 2022 19:38 UTC
Over 200 illegal migrants deported to home countries from Libya – Famagusta Gazette
The Libyan Anti-illegal Immigration Department on Thursday deported more than 200 illegal migrants to their countries of origin. According to Nasser al-Khatroushi, head of the Deportation Office of the Anti-illegal Immigration Department, the migrants, who are from Egypt, Niger and Sudan, were deported by land to their own countries. The deportation was done for the first time in collaboration with the Anti-illegal Immigration Departments of Eastern and Southern Libya, the Libyan official told Xinhua. Libya has become a preferred point of departure for illegal immigrants who attempt to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach European shores. In the meantime, 500 illegal migrants have died and 863 others gone missing off the Libyan coast on the Central Mediterranean route, the IOM said.
Source:Libya Today
November 25, 2022 17:29 UTC
Sony Acquires Beyond Sports to Expand Metaverse Solutions
Japanese electronics giant Sony recently bought out Beyond Sports, allowing the former to build massive metaverse content for sporting events. Beyond Sports develops real-world data for 3D animations, and its technologies will seamlessly integrate with Sony’s growing portfolio of immersive solutions. Sony also aims to boost its metaverse solutions by leveraging its expertise in gaming and music, allowing fans to socialise and join gaming communities. Sony further boosted its positioning in the metaverse market after acquiring Bungie Studios, the original creative studio for XBOX’s blockbuster title Halo. This has greatly expanded Microsoft’s future ambitions for metaverse technologies such as cloud computing, digital avatars, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and others.
Source:Libya Today
November 25, 2022 13:37 UTC
Over 200 Migrants Deported to Home Countries From Libya
At least 20,842 undocumented migrants have been rescued at sea and returned to Libya so far this year. On Thursday, the Libyan Anti-illegal Immigration Department deported more than 200 undocumented migrants to their countries of origin. According to Nasser al-Khatroushi, head of the Deportation Office of the Anti-illegal Immigration Department, the migrants, who are from Egypt, Niger and Sudan, were deported by land to their own countries. The deportation was done for the first time in collaboration with the Anti-illegal Immigration Departments of Eastern and Southern Libya. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), 20,842 undocumented migrants, including women and children, have been rescued at sea and returned to Libya so far this year.
Source:Libya Today
November 25, 2022 13:34 UTC
Libya: more than 200 foreigners deported
Migrants of various nationalities are gathered inside the Agency for Combating Illegal Migration in Tripoli, before being deported to their country of origin, on November 24, 2022. MAHMUD TURKIA / AFPThe body responsible for combating illegal immigration in Libya organized road convoys to the eastern and southern borders on Thursday, November 24 to return more than 200 foreigners, thanks to unprecedented coordination between rival regions. Read also: Article reserved for our subscribers From eastern Libya, a migratory route is reopening in the MediterraneanPlunged into chaos since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi’s regime in 2011, Libya has become a hub for tens of thousands of migrants seeking to reach Europe by sea. Apart from a few visa-exempt nationalities, most migrants enter Libya illegally, through the porous borders of the vast desert south. Every Saturday at 6 a.m., find a week of news and debates covered by the editorial staff of the “World Africa”.
Source:Libya Today
November 25, 2022 11:13 UTC
Extended Reality In Education: Is it the Future of Instruction?
Of all the possible changes extended reality (XR) tech can bring to the world, its impact on education is one of the most exciting. With the arrival of XR tech in the education space, people can already see what the future has in store for tomorrow’s students. According to research, the VR education market will hit $200 million by the end of 2020 and $700 million by 2025. Rather than following traditional whiteboard lecture styles of instruction, VR offers a fully immersive learning experience where students can thrive. With immersive learning, education becomes an experience that is fun, relevant, and engaging.
Source:Libya Today
November 25, 2022 10:28 UTC
Libyan Speaker of House of Representatives Meets Qatar’s Ambassador
HE Speaker of the House of Representatives of the sisterly State of Libya Aguila Saleh met on Thursday with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya Khalid Mohammed bin Zabin Al Dosari. The meeting dealt with the two countries’ bilateral cooperation relations. During the meeting, HE the Ambassador reiterated the State of Qatar’s commitment to support the political process and the UN Security Council’s related resolutions as well as all peaceful solutions that maintain the unity of Libyan and pushing towards holding constitution based free and fair elections that meet the people aspirations.
Source:Libya Today
November 25, 2022 06:51 UTC
Over 200 Illegal Migrants Deported To Home Countries From L...
Tripoli, Nov 25 (IANS) The Libyan Anti-illegal Immigration Department deported more than 200 illegal migrants to their countries of origin. The deportation was done for the first time in collaboration with the Anti-illegal Immigration Departments of Eastern and Southern Libya, the Libyan official told Xinhua. Libya has become a preferred point of departure for illegal immigrants who attempt to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach European shores. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), a total of 20,842 illegal migrants, including women and children, have been rescued at sea and returned to Libya so far this year. In the meantime, 500 illegal migrants have died and 863 others gone missing off the Libyan coast on the Central Mediterranean route, the IOM said.
Source:Libya Today
November 25, 2022 06:27 UTC
Display of cooperation: Libya expels over 200 migrants across land borders
Libya on Thursday sent more than 200 illegal migrants back across its land borders, in a rare display of cooperation from the country's divided political institutions. Embassy staff from the migrants' home countries watched the process, with each group driven to border crossings with their home country. Police spokesman General Ahmad Abu Kraa said holding centres for detained migrants had become "overwhelmed, which is creating a lot of problems". Libya is regularly criticised for its treatment of migrants, with rights groups alleging horrific treatment at the hands of smuggling gangs and inside state-run detention centres. Still, Libya remains violently fragmented and facing multiple crises following a 2011 NATO-backed revolt that overthrew dictator Moamer Kadhafi.
Source:Libya Today
November 25, 2022 05:52 UTC
Among them are 105 Egyptians and 20 Sudanese.. Libya deports 226 migrants to their countries
On Thursday, the Libyan Anti-Illegal Immigration Service organized land convoys to the eastern and southern borders of the country, to return more than 200 immigrants to their countries of origin, in an unusual coordination between the competing authorities in eastern and western Libya. Upon their arrival in Ajdabiya (east), the Egyptians will be taken back to the Salloum border crossing while the Chadians and Sudanese will take the road to Kufra (south) and then Owainat on the border with Sudan. The United Nations agencies were interested in returning refugees and migrants to their countries, but since an agreement was recently signed between the leaderships of western, southern and eastern Libya, the apparatus responsible for these referrals of the Ministry of Interior has become working in a unified manner. More than 20,000 migrants were returned to Libya from the beginning of this year until last month, while the fate of 714 remained missing, and more than 400 migrants drowned, according to the International Organization for Migration. Most of the migrants across Libya’s vast desert border are from Sudan, Chad, Niger and Egypt.
Source:Libya Today
November 25, 2022 02:03 UTC