Libyan Parliament passes law to “combat cyber crime”
The Libyan House of Representatives on Saturday passed a 53-article law that penalizes cyber crimes. The law defines cyber crime as “every act committed through the use of computer systems, the international information network, or other information technology means in violation of the provisions of this law.”Any cyber acts which the full under the scope of the law will be criminalized if it harms the Libyan national interests, whether such acts were committed inside or outside of the country. Under this law, the Libyan authorities would also be able to sentence people to prison for at least a year or order them to pay 1,000 dinar fine if they “publish or distribute information which incite racism, regionalism or sectarianism that aims to discriminate through the international information network or other electronic means”.
Source:Libya Today
October 02, 2022 08:44 UTC
Libyan Crimes Watch calls for investigation into violations against civilians in the country
The Libyan Crimes Watch (LCW) Organization on Saturday called on the authorities in the east of the country to reveal the fate of the kidnapped and forcibly disappeared and to release them unconditionally, holding them responsible for their safety and life, stressing the need to respect the right to freedom of opinion and expression. In its report on human rights violations in Libya for the month of September, the LCW called on the Attorney General to open effective investigations to prosecute and hold accountable those responsible for endangering the lives of civilians during the recent clashes in the city of Al-Zawiya and the Warshafana region in the western region. The Independent Fact-Finding Mission in Libya also called for an urgent investigation into the ongoing violations against civilians, and to work to ensure that the perpetrators do not go unpunished.
Source:Libya Observer
October 01, 2022 18:27 UTC
30 MPs demand return to federal system in Libya
Thirty members of the Libyan Parliament demanded the Speaker, Aqila Saleh, to present the unamended 1951 constitution to the Parliament for deliberation regarding a return to the federal system in Libya. According to the text of the request signed by 30 deputies from Cyrenaica region, they demanded “to amend the unamended 1951 constitution, with the need to deliberate the matter in a private session broadcasted live to consider a return to the federal system in accordance with the three historical regions, Cyrenaica, Tripolitania, and Fezzan.”The deputies said: “In this context, we ask our brothers and partners from the regions of Tripolitania and Fezzan to support this request, which we see as the real guarantor of the unity, security and safety of Libya at a time when all these matters are under threat.”Libya issued its first constitution in 1951 under the rule of Idris Senussi I, the king of the United Kingdom of Libya. The constitution was amended in 1964, where the federal system was cancelled and it became Kingdom of Libya. Later in 1969, Muammer Gaddafi led a military coup against the kingdom and ruled the country for 42 years, until he was killed in 2011 uprising.
Source:Libya Today
October 01, 2022 17:09 UTC
Libya and Turkey conduct joint naval exercise in the Mediterranean
Turkey’s naval forces have conducted a joint military exercise with their Libyan counterparts off the coast of the North African country, in the central Mediterranean. According to Turkish state-owned news agency Anadolu, the Turkish missile frigate TCG Gaziantep and the Libyan amphibious landing ship Ibn Ouf-132 participated in the maneuvers held off the Libyan coast, under the command of the Turkish naval forces. The Turkish newspaper Daily Sabah added that the training included “a wide range of successfully completed maneuvers”, including visual communications between the two ships, strengthening “relations between the naval forces of the two countries”.
Source:Libya Today
October 01, 2022 12:03 UTC
Libyan oil revenues reach $15.2 billion since start of 2022
Libya’s oil revenues, from the beginning of 2022 until now, have reached 77.17 billion Libyan dinars (15.2 billion U.S. dollars), announced the Tripoli-based Ministry of Finance. According to a report by the ministry, the total turnover of the energy sector reached 79.35 billion dinars (15.7 billion U.S. dollars). The ministry also revealed that, in the first nine months of the year, the state-owned NationalOil Corporation (NOC) signed agreements for over 15 billion dinars (about 3 billion U.S. dollars).
Source:Libya Today
October 01, 2022 09:53 UTC
British Navy task force completes Libyan mission
A Royal Navy task group has completed a mission to Libya as part of security operations in the Mediterranean. The British HMS Albion ship, which docked Wednesday in the port of Tripoli, was the first Royal Navy ship to visit the port in eight years. HMS Albion’s Warrant Officer Weapon Engineering, who led one of the training teams, said, “being able to work collaboratively with the Libyan Navy has been a fantastic opportunity and one that would have been inconceivable just a few years ago”, hoping to build a stronger maritime relationship with Libya. Task Group Commander and Commanding Officer of HMS Albion, Captain Simon Kelly Royal Navy, said “our visit to Tripoli was also a wonderful opportunity for the sailors and marines on board to interact with their counterparts in the Libyan Armed Forces. “During our short time alongside we conducted a wide range of activates from damage control training to delivering a number of official receptions, hosting senior Libyan political, military, and civil society figures, all reinforcing the UK’s cooperation and ongoing commitment to Libya”, he added.
Source:Libya Observer
October 01, 2022 07:05 UTC
Germany renews support for Bathily and his mission in Libya
The German Special Envoy to Libya, Christian Buck, has reiterated Germany's readiness to support the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), the new head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Abdoulaye Bathily. “A particular privilege to meet and congratulate Abdoulaye Bathily, the new SRSG for Libya and head of UNSMIL, together with German Ambassador to UN Antje Leendertse in New York. Berlin stands ready to support him and his mission”, Buck said in a tweet. The German ambassador to Libya, Michael Ohnmacht, commented on the meeting, saying “welcome again, SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily, looking forward to having the opportunity to meet and work with you in and for Libya”.
Source:Libya Observer
October 01, 2022 04:09 UTC
Unity Examines Digital Twins and the Metaverse
In this session, we discuss the following:1) How digital twins are helping companies to enter the Metaverse2) Why businesses should focus on digital twins as a primary entry into the Metaverse3) Biggest takeaways from the IGS 2022 Europe and global tech communityIf you’re looking for more information on this topic visit Unity Technologies at their website. Thanks for watching, and if you’d like more like this, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel. You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook pages.
Source:Libya Today
September 30, 2022 19:14 UTC
Jumhuria bank closing its doors for a week to modernise its computer system
This is not the first Libyan bank to do so. In June, the state National Commercial Bank (NCB) also closed for a month to update its computer system. The state banks act as safety deposit boxes and conduits for state employees to receive their salaries. State employees cause huge crowds in state banks, overwhelming their banks. The poor quality of service provided by Libya’s state banks inevitably leads to the question: When are they going to be privatised?
Source:Libya Today
September 30, 2022 06:13 UTC
LIBYA : EU Court of Justice lifts sanctions on LAICO
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Source:Libya Today
September 30, 2022 05:24 UTC
Boxing Gains Popularity Among Teens and Women in Libya Who Say the Sport Helps Them Stay ... - Latest Tweet by Reuters
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Source:Libya Today
September 30, 2022 05:15 UTC
UN renews ship inspections off Libya for smuggled migrants
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to authorize for another year the inspection of vessels off the coast of Libya suspected of smuggling migrants or engaging in human trafficking from the North African nation. The resolution adopted Thursday reaffirms the need to end the proliferation of smuggling operations in the Mediterranean Sea. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in his latest report that the Mediterranean remains “among the deadliest routes for refugees and migrants trying to reach Europe.” He urged more resettlement of Libyan migrants. KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking hereIf you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.
Source:Libya Today
September 30, 2022 04:05 UTC
Security Council unanimously votes to extend inspection of ships off Libyan coast
The United Nations Security Council unanimously voted for the extension by 12 months of inspection and seizure aboard ships off Libyan coast: especially those suspected of smuggling immigrants or human trafficking. The Security Council's resolution adopted under No. 2652 aims to give permission to the member states of the Security Council to address the phenomenon of migrant smuggling and human trafficking in the Mediterranean off the Libyan coast, and it also allows them to take other measures in the seas. On Thursday, the UN Security Council will hold a session on Libya. The UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Peacebuilding, Rosemary DiCarlo, will present the developments in the political, security, economic and humanitarian situations in Libya.
Source:Libya Observer
September 30, 2022 03:40 UTC
Nazi ‘super ace’ dies in freak aerial accident 80 years ago
TodayPartly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Winds NE at 15 to 25 mph. TonightPartly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Winds NE at 15 to 25 mph. TomorrowCloudy and windy with periods of rain.
Source:Libya Today
September 30, 2022 01:36 UTC
American pest control company Orkin holds workshop for Libya’s Food and Drug Control Centre
Orkin Libya, the Libyan franchise of the American pest control company Orkin, organized a free-of-charge workshop on Monday for inspectors of the Libyan FDCC (Food and Drug Control Centre). The training covered Food Safety Inspection Fundamentals Related to Pest Control. Approximately 30 participants from FDCC attended, including representatives from the FDCC branches in Tripoli, Janzour, Zawia, Jafara and Sug il Juma. Presentations included:Practical Guidelines and Pest Control Fundamentals for FDCC InspectorsA Case Study of food facility inspections from Saudi ArabiaProtecting the Supply Chain in the Food Production Industry. Simon Williams, Orkin Libya General Manager told Libya Herald, “Pest control is an integral part of food safety and ensuring that the food that Libyans eat meets international quality standards.
Source:Libya Today
September 30, 2022 01:26 UTC