Mediterranean: Malta’s Non-Response Tactics Denounced, Italy Leaves Survivors Stranded at Sea, EU Increases Migration Management Cooperation with Egypt as Italy Renews Libya Deal
MSF Sea is “appalled” and “outraged” over Malta’s continued neglect of its legal obligation to coordinate rescues and provide assistance at sea. Italy’s new government leaves almost 1000 survivors stranded at sea while it is contemplating a ban of entry for civilian rescue vessels. EU is expanding its cooperation on migration control with Egypt and Italy renews Libya agreement. On 2 November, MSF Sea reported: “3 days. MSF Sea stated: “We are outraged that Italy decided to renew the agreement with Libya to block refugees’ access to the EU”.
Source:Libya Today
November 04, 2022 10:56 UTC
Dr.. Jibril Al-Obaidi – Libya, Lebanon and the two stalled parliaments
Libya as well as Lebanon are shared by parties that are ripping apart the state’s entity in them for their own interest, violating the interests of Libya and Lebanon as well as the wall. In Lebanon, “Hezbollah” sees in its entity an authority above the authority of the state. There are parties that have an interest in dismantling Lebanon and its people’s connection to their Arab roots, especially in light of Hezbollah’s openness to the Arabs. Libya and Lebanon are united by suffering, the high cost of living, and failed political elites who are not interested in the country as much as collecting money and gains, even if it is by destroying the country and disrupting political life. From the authority through the election, even by the white paper, they found themselves a victim.
Source:Libya Today
November 04, 2022 07:15 UTC
G7 ministers seek to boost unity on Ukraine, China, Iran
From left: Foreign ministers Josep Borell of the EU, James Cleverly of Britain, Yoshimasa Hayashi of Japan, Antony Blinken of the U.S., Annalena Baerbock of Germany, Melanie Joly of Canada, Catherine Colonna of France, and Antonio Tajani of Italy, pose for a photo at the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Muenster, Germany, on Thursday. By MATTHEW LEETop diplomats from the world's major industrialized democracies sought Thursday to expand unified positions on Russia's war in Ukraine, China's growing global economic clout and Iran's crackdown on anti-government protestors. The U.N. nuclear watchdog reported Thursday that inspections of sites in Ukraine had found no evidence to support Russia's claim that Ukraine planned to detonate a radioactive "dirty bomb." German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is visiting Beijing this week, becoming the first European leader to make the trip since the war in Ukraine began. The G-7 has weathered major changes since the foreign ministers issued their stark pre-war ultimatum to the Kremlin last December.
Source:Libya Today
November 04, 2022 01:50 UTC
Libya differences stall Turkey-Egypt fence-mending
In Libya, many Brotherhood leaders stand by Bashagha against Dbeibah. The UAE did finance Hifter but has stayed away from the forefront in Libya since Turkey helped Tripoli to break Hifter’s siege in 2019. Turkey has since normalized ties with the UAE, with Libya ceasing to be an issue of tension between the two countries. As Turkey seeks to expand its influence across North Africa, Cairo continues to see the Turkish military presence in Libya as a serious threat. According to Arab media, Sisi pressed hard for a condemnation of Turkey at the Nov. 1-2 Arab League summit in Algeria.
Source:Libya Today
November 04, 2022 01:30 UTC
Spotlight on Libya: The UN mission, Turkey’s destabilizing role, and Greece
The UN Security Council recently extended the mandate of the UN mission to Libya – known as UNSMIL – for another year, a move welcomed by Greek diplomats. This decision puts the spotlight on Libya, where the Tripoli government seems to be giving Turkey a blank check. Aya Burweila joins Thanos Davelis to break down these developments, what they mean for Greece and the region, and more importantly, how they are playing out within Libya.
Source:Libya Today
November 04, 2022 00:15 UTC
Mine blast kills two, injures a third in Mizda
A landmine explosion near Mizda town in Mount Nafousa on Wednesday claimed two lives and left another in wounds, the Ambulance and Emergency Services confirms. One of the deceased died at the site, while the other succumbed to his wounds later at Mizdah General Hospital. There was no immediate statement from the emergency service about the condition of the wounded person. Last month, a landmine took the life of a civilian and the limbs of another in the Ain Zara neighbourhood south of Tripoli. A separate explosion in the same neighbourhood left two children injured, also in October.
Source:Libya Observer
November 03, 2022 22:39 UTC
Critics of US efforts have it wrong — Ukraine isn’t Libya or Afghanistan
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Source:Libya Today
November 03, 2022 22:09 UTC
List of Heads of State and Government attending COP27
Meanwhile, New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday that he will attend the conference after having been slammed for not attending. Also, Israel's caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid cancelled plans to attend the Cop27 amid the Israeli legislative elections as the initial results show the wining of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, AFP reported on Wednesday. His Excellency Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of PalestineSpecial High-Level segment for Vice-Presidents and Heads of Government:1. Her Excellency Ms. Sanna Marin, Prime Minister of FinlandThe national statements of the following heads of state will be delivered on November 8 from 10:30 -12:30 am (Cairo Time):1. His Excellency Mr. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda (Speaking on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States)2.
Source:Libya Today
November 03, 2022 22:02 UTC
An ancient treasure trove: Looking back at the King Tut tomb discovery 100 years later
In perhaps the most famous and enduring archaeological discovery in modern times, the unearthing of the tomb of King Tutankhamun, an otherwise obscure Egyptian pharaoh, in November 1922 captured the world's imagination through widespread press accounts. Surviving for more than 3,200 years with little disturbance made the tomb a time capsule for Egyptologists to study. Tutankhamun – popularly known as "King Tut" in modern times – was an Egyptian king at the end of the 18th Dynasty, ruling from about 1332 B.C. Tutankhamun's tomb, KV62, runs through bedrock directly beneath the corridor of KV9, tomb of pharaohs Rameses V and Rameses VI. By the standards of other royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamun's tomb is small.
Source:Libya Today
November 03, 2022 21:41 UTC
MoU signed between Ministry of Local Government and SMEs Incubators Department
A memorandum of understanding was signed yesterday between the Office of Entrepreneurship and Microenterprise Incubators at the Ministry of Local Government and the Administration of Incubators and Business Centres in the National Program for Small and Medium Enterprises (Enterprise Libya). Ramadan Abumiswag, the head of the Incubators and Business Centres said the MoU entails supporting entrepreneurs at the local government level through the various councils and municipalities by creating incubators through the SME’s department’s Business Centres. The MoU will focus on the USP’s and strengths of the different councils encouraging their leverage to the advantage of young budding entrepreneurs. The two signatories will also seek to cooperate in networking events, training, consultancy, events etc, the Ministry of Local Government said.
Source:Libya Today
November 03, 2022 19:56 UTC
From Factionalism to Foreign Interference: Libya’s Conflict Remains Frozen
Rival governments in the country’s East and West, factionalism, militia warfare and foreign interference have all contributed to a complex conflict that still has no resolution in sight. What can be done to get the electoral process back on track? Libya has been hostage to this cycle for over eight years, and the only way to break it is a credible and fair electoral process. What role have foreign power played in Libya’s conflict? Foreign interference has also negatively affected the electoral process.
Source:Libya Today
November 03, 2022 18:45 UTC
Turkey’s Isolated Energy Deal With Libya Threatens Greece Conflict
The new site said that, “ Turkey’s energy deal with Tripoli … is ratcheting up the dangers of open conflict between Ankara and Athens,” noting the agreement is to explore for energy off the Libyan coast without indicating whether it would take place in waters south of Greece. Ankara may not aim to kill anyone, but by its extreme behavior it could lead us to war,” he said. Said Gingeras: “For Ankara in the long term, the deal serves its bigger goal of having a more assertive presence in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean,” that Erdogan wants to establish regional hegemony. “Turkey wants to lead us into a debate about all issues, not only demarcation,” said Syrigos from the ruling New Democracy party. “No government in Greece could ever accept that, it would fall the next day.”
Source:Libya Today
November 03, 2022 18:35 UTC
Dbeibeh discusses “disclosure and transparency” with top state officials
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh convened a meeting in Tripoli today with some of the country’s top officials to review “disclosure and transparency rates for different executive and governmental bodies,” according to a statement by the premier’s media office. The meeting, which took place at the offices of the Presidential Council, was attended by the council’s chairman deputies Abdullah Al-Lafi and Musa Al-Koni, as well as Head of the Audit Bureau, Khaled Shakshak, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Saddek Elkaber, among other ministers and officials. The interlocutors “stressed the importance of joint coordination between the supervisory and executive authorities” and they also discussed “the plan for economic reforms and management due for the current and next phases.”
Source:Libya Today
November 03, 2022 16:41 UTC
Egypt's FM, U.S. State Secretary confer over COP 27, regional issues
CAIRO – 3 November 2022: Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry and U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken discussed in a phone call Thursday preparations for COP 27. Blinken stipulated the United States' keenness on participating in the conference, and working jointly with Egypt to make it a success, and to achieve its goals pertaining to climate action. The phone call also encompassed a talk on the developments in Libya. Concluding their talk, the Egyptian minister of foreign affairs and the U.S. secretary of state re-affirmed their eagerness for the continuation of dialogue between the two countries to further strengthen their partnership. That is in addition to bolstering the mechanisms of cooperation and coordination to better face international and regional challenges.
Source:Libya Today
November 03, 2022 15:00 UTC
holoride Debuts In-Car VR Gaming System
holoride revealed on Wednesday it had launched its virtual reality (VR) gaming and entertainment platform in Germany, leading to in-vehicle immersive experience for Audi motor vehicles. The German enterprise aims to open sales in mid-November as an add-on package for car buyers, providing consumers with an industry-first immersive gaming experience. The announcement comes months after the firm trialled its entertainment system with Pico Interactive headsets, leading to years of development of the groundbreaking immersive platform. holoride’s system reduces motion sickness by incorporating steering, braking, and acceleration data, creating an immersive experience that flows with the vehicle’s movement with near-zero latency. Holoride is now launching VR games to be played in cars, selling its first VR packages to work in Audi vehicles.
Source:Libya Today
November 03, 2022 12:38 UTC