OPEC Raised Oil Production In September But Remained Below Target
OPEC raised its crude oil production by 146,000 barrels per day (bpd) in September compared to August, but the ten OPEC members in the OPEC+ pact still had their total output well below the target level under the agreement. OPEC’s oil production rose to 29.767 million bpd last month, according to secondary sources in the cartel’s closely watched Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) published on Wednesday. Despite the fact that Nigeria boosted its oil production by 31,000 bpd in September, it is massively lagging behind its quota, and its oil production is at the lowest level in at least three decades. Despite the rise in production last month, OPEC and the wider OPEC+ group that includes Russia are still estimated to be around 3.6 million bpd below the collective target. Despite the headline number of a cut of 2 million bpd, the actual reduction from current OPEC+ oil production would be half that figure, at around 1 million bpd-1.1 million bpd.
Source:Libya Today
October 13, 2022 03:10 UTC
UN demands Russia reverse ‘illegal’ annexations in Ukraine
A vote on the resolution is expected later Wednesday in the 193-member General Assembly after diplomats finish outlining their country’s positions. Assembly members began debating it on Monday at the resumption of an emergency special session on Ukraine. Western diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity ahead of the vote, are predicting at least 110 “yes” votes for the resolution. Ambassador Mitch Fifield called Russia’s attempted annexation “illegal and a dangerous escalation” and urged all countries to support the resolution to oppose acts of aggression. Russia’s Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia on Monday decried the debate as a one-sided exercise in pushing an anti-Russian narrative.
Source:Libya Today
October 13, 2022 02:38 UTC
Algerian President hopes 2023 will bring about solution to Libya's crisis
The Algerian President Abdulmajid Tebboune met in Algiers on Wednesday with the Head of Libyan Presidential Council Mohammed Menfi and reiterated his hope that 2023 would bring about a solution to the Libyan crisis that could regain stability and achieve prosperity, adding all countries realized now that the solution would be through elections. "We are optimistic because all friends in Europe and abroad, even neighbors, are certain today that the solution in Libya inevitably goes through elections as per what Libyans themselves decide without interference from any party. It is a rich country, and the welfare of the people is supposed to be clear to all." Tebboune said. Menfi reiterated the Algerian important role l, especially in the Arab League, in achieving a unified Arab position on Libya, reiterating the significance of the constitutional basis for holding elections in order to start regaining stability in the country.
Source:Libya Today
October 13, 2022 02:06 UTC
Menfi in Algeria for talks with Tebboune
The Algerian President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, received, today in Algiers, the chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Menfi, who arrived in Algiers yesterday at “special invitation” from Tebboune, according to a statement by the Libyan council. Upon his arrival in Algiers, Menfi was also welcomed by Algerian Prime Minister Aymen Benabderrahmane. He led a top Libyan delegation which consisted of intelligence officer, General Hussein al Aib, the Libyan ambassador to Algeria, Saleh Himma, and member of the House of Representatives elected, Ziad Daghim. The Libyan Presidential Council reported that Menfi departed the Algerian capital following talks with President Tebboune,
Source:Libya Today
October 12, 2022 20:06 UTC
Libya, Egypt health authorities review cooperation contract for muscular dystrophy treatment
Deputy Prime Minister/ Minister of Health Ramadan Abu Janah has discussed with the Director of the International Medical Center in Cairo, Dr. Ashraf Abdel-Radi, issues in the contract concluded with the center to treat Libyan patients with atrophy. Last March, Libya signed an MoU to send muscular dystrophy patients to receive treatment at the International Medical Centre during a visit by the health minister to Cairo. A statement by the Ministry of Health said the two sides discussed the financial settlement of previous patients and a mechanism for accepting new cases. According to the statement, the health ministry will resume dispatching Libyan patients to the centre provided the cases referred match the gene therapy. The agreement also allows Libyans to receive three months of physical therapy instead of a month, with an emphasis on the qualification of the accompanying medical staff.
Source:Libya Observer
October 12, 2022 19:01 UTC
Egypt’s intelligence chief arrives in Benghazi for meeting with Haftar
Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel arrived today in Benghazi in eastern Libya to meet the General Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, according to multiple press reports. Kamel is reportedly accompanied by a high-level delegation. However, it is yet unknown what will be the focus of the bilateral talks. Earlier this month, the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkey on the exploitation of Libyan hydrocarbons. The deal sparked strong opposition from Greece and Egypt and criticism from the European Union.
Source:Libya Today
October 12, 2022 16:17 UTC
Libya: UN Human Rights Report Details Violations Of Migrants’ Rights Amid ‘Assisted Return’ Programmes
Libya: UN Human Rights Report Details Violations Of Migrants’ Rights Amid ‘Assisted Return’ ProgrammesGENEVA (11 October 2022) – Widespread and systematic human rights violations and abuses against migrants in Libya are compounded by the lack of pathways to protection within and outside the country – meaning migrants are often compelled to accept ‘assisted return’ to their home countries in conditions that may not meet international human rights laws and standards, according to a UN human rights report released today. “Migrants are frequently compelled to accept assisted return to escape abusive detention conditions, threats of torture, ill-treatment, sexual violence, enforced disappearance, extortion, and other human rights violations and abuses,” the report states. The report contains testimony from some of the 65 immigrants interviewed by the UN Human Rights Office who had recently been returned to The Gambia. Acting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif said “Libya and involved States should take immediate steps to urgently address this untenable, unconscionable situation. Libyan authorities should immediately end all violations and abuses of migrants’ rights.
Source:Libya Today
October 11, 2022 23:03 UTC
The Rise of the Single-Family Home
Listen and follow The DailyApple Podcasts | Spotify | StitcherTo tackle its critical shortage of affordable housing, California has taken aim at a central tenet of the American dream: the single-family home. Telling the story of one such property, in San Diego, can teach us about the larger housing crisis and how we might solve it.
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October 11, 2022 21:02 UTC
HoR, HCS discuss return to 1951 constitution in Libya
Al-Orfi explained in press statements that this is the first meeting of its kind held in Cyrenaica between the Parliament members and the HCS members. The Parliament member indicated that the meeting discussed the demand of 30 MPs from Cyrenaica to return to the unamended 1951 Constitution, which constitute federal system. Waheida explained that the meeting is informal and will discuss the latest developments and demands to return to the 1951 constitution . It is noteworthy that 30 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. The constitution was amended in 1964, where the federal system was cancelled and it became Kingdom of Libya.
Source:Libya Today
October 11, 2022 20:13 UTC
Dendias, Kasoulides Discuss Developments in Libya, Eastern Med and Cyprus Issue
PoliticsFILE - Cyprus' Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides, right, and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendia talk to the media during a press conference after their meeting at the Foreign Ministry, in Nicosia, Cyprus, Thursday, July 28, 2022. Dendias is in Cyprus for official visit. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)NICOSIA – Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias on Tuesday spoke on the phone with his Cypriot counterpart Ioannis Kasoulides in the context of the close and continuous coordination between Greece and Cyprus. The two top officials reviewed and assessed the latest developments in the Eastern Mediterranean, in Libya and the Cyprus issue, the Greek foreign ministry posted on Twitter.
Source:Libya Today
October 11, 2022 18:23 UTC
Assisted return, reintegration and human rights protection of migrants in Libya: Nowhere but back
OHCHRThis report sheds light on gaps in the human rights protection of migrants who are assisted to return from Libya to their countries of origin. While such returns are in principle “voluntary”, the report finds that many migrants in Libya are unable to make a truly voluntary decision to return in accordance with international human rights law and standards, including the principle of free, prior and informed consent. Instead, they are frequently compelled to accept assisted return to escape abusive detention conditions and other human rights violations, or because they are effectively denied access to safe and regular protection pathways, including asylum. Additionally, the report finds that many migrants are returned to the same adverse drivers and structural conditions which compelled their movement in the first place, putting them in precarious and vulnerable situations upon their return. Such returns are unlikely to be sustainable from a human rights perspective, the report finds.
Source:Libya Today
October 11, 2022 15:34 UTC
XR Device Maturity to Trigger ‘Big Shifts’ for Metaverse, Agora Says
The global tech community has been exploring the digital frontier known as the Metaverse by developing bespoke solutions and infrastructure. Explaining further, he said,“I think Agora is weaving the infrastructure of the future virtual world. So a truly passionate person can build those things and create a virtual world where fans and communities can gather together. Big Shifts, Big Roles for VRWhen also asked about the Metaverse and large US-based companies developing VR headsets, Wang explained that when XR devices reached a level of maturity, “big shifts would happen” over some time. He added VR would “play a big role,” adding that Agora was also committed to developing solutions for such headsets.
Source:Libya Today
October 11, 2022 11:49 UTC
Libya: UN human rights report details violations of migrants’ rights amid ‘assisted return’ programmes
GENEVA (11 October 2022) – Widespread and systematic human rights violations and abuses against migrants in Libya are compounded by the lack of pathways to protection within and outside the country – meaning migrants are often compelled to accept ‘assisted return’ to their home countries in conditions that may not meet international human rights laws and standards, according to a UN human rights report released today. “Migrants are frequently compelled to accept assisted return to escape abusive detention conditions, threats of torture, ill-treatment, sexual violence, enforced disappearance, extortion, and other human rights violations and abuses,” the report states. The report contains testimony from some of the 65 immigrants interviewed by the UN Human Rights Office who had recently been returned to The Gambia. Acting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif said “Libya and involved States should take immediate steps to urgently address this untenable, unconscionable situation. Libyan authorities should immediately end all violations and abuses of migrants’ rights.
Source:Libya Today
October 11, 2022 11:34 UTC
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EU border guards face inquiry over joint work with Libya
European border agency Frontex is the subject of a fresh investigation following human rights concerns about its co-operation with Libya. The European Union helps Libya to train border guards under an €85 million ($83m) project to keep Mediterranean migration in check. After a complaint by six human rights groups, an EU ombudsman has opened an inquiry into two aspects of Frontex’s co-operation with Libya. Border guards have been ordered to explain whether human rights risks were assessed before training was provided on law enforcement at sea. "Our message is clear: we are watching and we will continue to fight @Frontex’ border practices through all possible legal ways.
Source:Libya Today
October 11, 2022 10:28 UTC
Find out how 10-year-old Lulu & Georgia stays up to date on trends
Sara Sugarman BrennerLOS ANGELES – Online furnishings resource Lulu & Georgia is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. Founded in 2012 by Sara Sugarman Brenner, the company’s mission is to design fashion-forward home furnishings. Buyers for Lulu & Georgia curate the world to find the best and latest in interior design, according to Brenner, in order to make it accessible and keep up to date with industry trends. Today, Lulu and Georgia has had many successful collaborations with designers including Sarah Sherman Samuel, Elan Byrd, Nina Fruedenberger, Jenni Kayne and more. “We have high expectations for this year’s Q4 based on a robust product strategy and a November launch of a very exciting new collaboration,” said Sarah Poulios, Lulu & Georgia vice president of merchandising and buying.
Source:Libya Today
October 11, 2022 10:06 UTC