North Korea’s human rights power beyond Kim Jong-un’s nuke program
Then, what can be an effective way to suppress or make abandon North Korea’s nuclear and missile provocations? Nevertheless, one should not forget one truth that strong power based on military ties with allies is the backbone of South Korea’s diplomatic power. If North Korea’s nuclear program is the fate of Kim Jong-un’s dictatorship, the S.Korea-U.S.-Japan alliance is the that of South Korea. No matter how strong nuclear power may be, it can never transcend the human rights ofthe North Korean. The author is a North Korean refugee and secretary general of International North Korea’s Association for Human Rights and Democracy (INKAHRD)
Source:Libya Today
November 02, 2022 22:46 UTC
Operation Dirty Oil: American sanctions delisting of Maltese port worker
He was added in 2018 together with Darren Debono, Gordon Debono, Rodrick Grech, Fahmi Ben Khalifa and Ahmed Ibrahim Hassan Ahmed Arafa in connection with a fuel smuggling operation linking Libya, Malta and Italy. A UN probe implicated Micallef in a Malta-based shell company that sold smuggled petroleum products in Europe. The UN investigation reported that Darren Debono used fishing vessels to transport the smuggled fuel out of Libya so that it could be sold in Italian ports. The crime syndicate is also alleged to have involved Maltese businessman Gordon Debono and Sicilian mafia associate, Nicola Orazio Romeo. The Debonos were subsequently charged with money laundering in Malta over wealth allegedly derived from fuel smuggling.
Source:Libya Today
November 02, 2022 22:14 UTC
Arab League summit concludes, calling for inter-Libyan solution to crisis
The 31st Arab League (AL) Summit concluded here on Wednesday with the adoption of the Algiers Declaration which calls for joint action to tackle the regional and global challenges. The declaration warned of the risks brought by changing international situation posed to Arab national security and stability, stressing the importance of unifying efforts to preserve Arab common interests. Referring to the Libya issue, the Arab leaders vowed to make all efforts to end the crisis through an inter-Libyan process in accordance with United Nations resolutions and with respect to Libya’s unity, stability, and sovereignty. The Arab leaders further expressed support for the incumbent government in Yemen and commitment to extending the truce. The Arab leaders also agreed to work on establishing a zone free of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East as part of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
Source:Libya Today
November 02, 2022 20:07 UTC
UN voices “concerns” over Turkey-Greece tensions after Libya deal
The United Nations has concerns over the tensions between Greece and Turkey in light of the latter’s deal with Libya on the Mediterranean borders, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General Farhan Haq told reporters during briefing on Tuesday. “The tension between Türkiye and Greece, especially after Türkiye deal with Libya on the Mediterranean borders, does… the Secretary-General is concerned, or he thinks it’s the routine of tension between the two countries?,” a reporter asked Haq during the briefing. “Well, we’ve made clear what our concerns are,” Haq responded. “We want to make sure that all of the countries in the eastern Mediterranean are able to work productively and cooperatively with each other.”“For the Secretary-General’s part, he stressed the importance of avoiding actions that can heighten tensions between Türkiye and Greece, and he’s reiterated the importance of resolving all disputes peacefully,” added the U.N. spokesman. “And he’s called on the two countries to re-engage in effective dialogue as a means to lower tensions.”
Source:Libya Today
November 02, 2022 20:07 UTC
Remote Guidance Case Study: RealWear and Konica Minolta
Last month, RealWear, a manufacturer of immersive industry 4.0 solutions, services, and products, announced a critical partnership with Japanese remote collaboration service provider Konica Minolta. The alliance enables RealWear to host Konica Minolta’s AIRe Link remote visual support tool on its portfolio of augmented reality (AR) headsets. Originally, Konica Minolta designed the AIRe Link service for smartphones and tablets. Additionally, in 2021, Konica Minolta won the Buyers Lab 2022 Pick Award in the Document Imaging Software category from Keypoint Intelligence for its remote guidance solution. The Firm’s Adopting AIRe Link TodayAs thousands of firms adopt the AIRe Link application to enhance workplace operations and communications between dispersed workers in the hybrid age.
Source:Libya Today
November 02, 2022 18:53 UTC
Plateau United, Rivers United whitewash Libyan opponents with goals
Plateau United Football Club on Wednesday in Abuja beat visiting Al Akhdar S.C. of Libya 4-1 in the first leg match of their 20222023 CAF Confederation Cup final playoff round fixture. The Jos-based side will visit the Libyan side on Nov. 9 for the second leg match. In the same competition and earlier in the day in Port Harcourt, Rivers United whipped Al Nasr, also of Libya 5-0. The result will definitely make the second leg game of Nov. 9 more comfortable for the reigning Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) champions. More details to follow soon.
Source:Libya Today
November 02, 2022 17:59 UTC
Egypt, Algeria presidents agree on holding elections, removing mercenaries from Libya
The Egyptian president, Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi, and the Algerian, Abdel-Majid Tebboune, agreed on the need to push for holding presidential and parliamentary elections in Libya as soon as possible, in their meeting on the sidelines of the Arab summit held in Algeria. The two presidents also agreed on the need to preserve Libyan national institutions, achieve security and stability, and preserve the unity and sovereignty of the neighboring country, according to a statement by the Egyptian presidential spokesman, Ambassador Bassam Rady. They also agreed to enhance the role of the security authorities in combating terrorism and extremist groups, and to maximize international efforts to expel all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya.
Source:Libya Today
November 02, 2022 14:50 UTC
Director of Tarhuna's dialysis center under arrest for alleged corruption
Authorities have arrested the director of the dialysis center in Tarhuna upon orders of the Public Prosecutor. A statement by the Public Prosecution Office said the accused is being kept in police custody pending investigations in a case related to damaging public money and gaining illegal benefits. The director of Tarhuna's dialysis center is facing charges of forging documents to pass a fake deal concerning medical equipment and supplies.
Source:Libya Observer
November 02, 2022 11:43 UTC
Egyptian, Algerian presidents agree on holding consultations on Libyan crisis
Meeting of President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi and his Algerian counterpart Abdel Meguid Taboun on the sidelines of 31st Arab League Summit in Algeria. Press Photo by Egyptian PresidencyCAIRO – 2 November 2022: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi met on Tuesday with his Algerian counterpart Abdel Meguid Taboun on the sidelines of the 31st Arab League Summit hosted by the North African state. Both presidents said they looked forward to bolstering bilateral cooperation, especially in the areas of economy and trade, as well as continuing military and intelligence coordination. Both chiefs of state similarly agreed on holding consultations on issues of mutual concern, mainly the Libyan crisis. Both presidents also viewed that elections must be coupled with inhibiting the collapse of Libyan state institutions, consolidating the role of Libyan security agencies in combating terrorism and extremist groups, as well as maximizing international efforts aimed at the deportation of foreign troops and mercenaries from Libya.
Source:Libya Today
November 02, 2022 11:26 UTC
US woman who led female IS battalion gets 20 years in prison
Fluke-Ekren’s status as a US-born woman who rose to a leadership status in the Islamic State makes her story unique among terror cases. Fluke-Ekren asked for just a two-year sentence so she could raise her young children. Brinkema interrupted to ask Fluke-Ekren about the daughter’s allegation that she was forced to marry an Islamic State fighter who raped her at the age of 13. I never forced her.”Parekh described Fluke-Ekren as an “empress of ISIS” whose husbands rose to senior ranks in the Islamic State, often to be killed in the fighting. Even within the Islamic State, people who knew Fluke-Ekren described her radicalisation as “off the charts” and other terrorist groups refused her plans to form a female battalion until she finally found a taker in the Islamic State, Parekh said.
Source:Libya Today
November 02, 2022 06:31 UTC
LIBYA : Deal on new government leaves Dabaiba and Bashagha out in the cold
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Source:Libya Today
November 02, 2022 06:11 UTC
Again, FG evacuates 117 Nigerians from Libya | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Federal Government, in collaboration with International Organisation for Migration (IOM), yesterday, said it evacuated 117 irregular Nigerian migrants from Libya. The evacuation came barely a week after the Nigerian Mission in Tripoli successfully evacuated 137 stranded Nigerians. Ambassador Kabiru Musa, Chargé D’affaires of the Nigerian Mission to Libya, made the disclosure in a statement. “Again, we have successfully evacuated another 117 more stranded Nigerians who were irregular migrants in Libya. The Nigerian Mission in Tripoli will continue to work with Libyan Authorities to ensure none of our citizens are unjustly detained and will ensure their voluntary repatriation,” Musa said.
Source:Libya Today
November 02, 2022 05:14 UTC
FG evacuates 48 detained Nigerians, 69 others from Libya
Some of the 324 evacuees in the third evacuation flight from the United States of America arriving at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, in Abuja... on Saturday. Photo: NiDCOMThe Federal Government on Tuesday evacuated 117 Nigerians from Libya, including 48 persons released from detention centres in the North African country. A statement issued by the Nigerian Mission in Tripoli through its Chargé D’affaires, Amb. Kabiru Musa, said the evacuees left Tripoli at 1.00pm and were expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 6.00pm. “The Nigerian Mission in Tripoli will continue to work with the Libyan Authorities to ensure none of our citizens is unjustly detained and will ensure their voluntary repatriation.”
Source:Libya Today
November 02, 2022 03:15 UTC
Libya Cosmetics Market estimated to experience a hike in growth by 2032 with a CAGR of 5.3% according to a new research report
Libya Cosmetics Market estimated to experience a hike in growth by 2032 with a CAGR of 5.3% according to a new research reportThe Libya cosmetics market is projected to expand at 5.3% CAGR over the next ten years and reach a market valuation of US$ 631.7 Mn by 2032, up from US$ 360 Mn registered at the end of 2021. Report: www.persistencemarketresearch.com/checkout/33125Key Market PlayersThe report underlines ground-breaking insights into the competitive scenario of the Libya cosmetics market, along with the highlights of differential strategies used by manufacturers. Know More about Report InclusionsPersistence Market Research published a new market report on the Libya cosmetics market, covering industry analysis of 2017-2021 and forecasts for 2022 to 2032. The report also includes forecast factors and vital macroeconomic factors that are anticipated to boost the growth of the Libya cosmetics market. It also addresses the restraints that are projected to hinder market growth, along with the latest trends and potential opportunities in the market.
Source:Libya Today
November 02, 2022 00:20 UTC
U.S. woman who led female IS battalion gets 20 years in prison
"You're obviously a very intelligent woman," Brinkema told Fluke-Ekren in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia. Fluke-Ekren is the rare American woman who occupied a senior position in the ranks of the now defunct Islamic Caliphate. Fluke-Ekren, who was wearing a dark green prison jacket and black headscarf, addressed the court herself and asked the judge for a "compassionate sentence" of just two years in prison. "During training sessions, Fluke-Ekren instructed the women and young girls on the use of AK-47 assault rifles, grenades, and explosive suicide belts," Parekh said. Fluke-Ekren acknowledged in court that she had provided such training but said it was only for self-defense.
Source:Libya Today
November 01, 2022 22:20 UTC