The PeninsulaActing Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation at the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya, H E Al Taher Salem Al Baour met Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya H E Khaled Mohammed Al Dosari, on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation and relations between the two countries.
Greece Moves to Mend Diplomatic Ties with Libya’s National Unity GovernmentIn a breakthrough move aimed at mending and enhancing diplomatic ties, Greece reaches out to Libya’s National Unity Government (GNA). Libya’s Strategic ImportanceGreece, like many nations, recognizes the strategic importance of Libya. Despite current legal constraints preventing Libya’s government from signing treaties, the main dynamics in the war-torn country are seen to be occurring in Tripoli. A New Chapter in Diplomatic RelationsThese developments mark the beginning of a new chapter in diplomatic relations between Greece and Libya. This approach, if successful, could bring about a transformative shift in regional dynamics and contribute to greater stability in the Mediterranean.
Earlier this month, 50 young people from across Libya took part in a Model UN simulation organised by the Dialogue and Debate Association of Libya and supported by UNSMIL. “I was particularly fascinated by the diplomatic interactions and discussions with other delegates on various issues, which varied based on the foreign policies of the countries we represented.”In her video address, the Deputy High Commissioner of Human Rights reaffirmed the critical role of youth in safeguarding the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. She highlighted that the values of multilateralism, international standards, and universal human rights are more needed than ever today. He added that they plan to expand model UN simulations across Libya to provide opportunities for youth from all backgrounds to participate and share skills and knowledge in future simulations. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
Libya’s top financial auditor has sounded alarms over a tentative deal between the state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) and foreign energy majors to develop the Al-Hamada oil field in central Libya. Shukshuk identified numerous concerns with the current shape of the deal, most notably an “exceptionally high” production share allotted to the foreign consortium partners at 40%. “A stake of this size is unprecedented in Libya’s hydrocarbons industry and runs contrary to good governance practices,” he asserted. The auditor-general also questioned why local oil producers were not given priority in operating the Al-Hamada field, indicating they could fulfill this role with adequate financing channels and expert support. Shukshuk ultimately accused the NOC’s leadership of “unjustified stubbornness” in pushing ahead with the deal’s signing and implementation, despite acknowledging his bureau’s objections.
In the latest reshuffling of the pack in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Tripoli government in Libya has informed the United Nations of the Council of Ministers’ decision, led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid al-Dbeibeh, to declare a 12 nautical mile territorial waters zone and then, to declare a contiguous zone extending 24 nautical miles northward, as permitted by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. All of the lines are drawn in accordance with Libyan perceptions, and so extend eastward to the Egyptian border. Of course, Cairo is likely to respond to this delimitation with a letter to the UN, specifically to the Directorate for Oceans and the Law of the Sea, where the Libyan decision is now submitted. For Greece, the Tripoli government’s move does not substantially alter what was already known. This decision, however, was not accompanied by the corresponding decision to declare a 24-nautical mile border zone in the Ionian Sea.
In contrast, 72% of Democrats have high confidence their party will count votes accurately in its primary contests. The AP-NORC poll found a widespread lack of trust in both major political parties among U.S. adults overall. About half of U.S. adults are pessimistic about the future of the Republican Party, including one-third of Republicans and 45% of independents. Only three in 10 Democrats say they are confident the Democratic party's process will result in a candidate whose views represent most Americans. Similarly, about three in 10 Republicans say the GOP process will produce a candidate who represents a majority of Americans.
The state National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday that its subsidiary, Mellitah Oil and Gas Company, was able to successfully re-drill and test the fourth well in the El Feel field. It reported that the well has resulted in a production capacity of about 3,500 barrels of oil per day. The NOC said its Chairman, Farhat Bengdara, and the members of the Board praise all the national efforts that contributed to achieving this work. It said the well development is part of its plan to improve and raise the level of production across the sector.
A Libyan court recently released four members of a Hamas cell who had been imprisoned for operating in the country with the help of Qatari and Turkish elements. Thirteen other Palestinian Hamas operatives, one of them a woman, were also arrested for aiding Islamist groups fighting Haftar's LNA. "[5]Members of the Hamas cell being flown out of Libya in a private plane (Image: Telegram.me/gazaalannetz )This report reviews the allegations regarding this Hamas cell in Libya and its ties to Qatar. [19]In the June 2017 press conference, LNA spokesman Mismari said that "Hamas military commanders trained extremist elements in Libya [to make and use] explosive devices and boobytraps." The newspaper's report mentioned the names of two of the freed Hamas operatives, Nasib Shbeir and Marwan Al-Ashqar, and two additional Hamas operatives, Muhammad Al-Barash, deputy to Marwan Al-Ashqar, and Suleiman Al-Faq'awi.
The Ministry of Health announced yesterday that it is permitting local private sector medicine import companies to import cancer medicines through a public tender process. The announcement was made after the Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Health, Ramadan Abu Janah, attended the meetings of the Supreme Security Technical Central Committee to follow up on public and private health facilities. Libyan patients stranded abroad, not receiving treatmentDuring the meeting, the file of Libyan patients stranded abroad was discussed, especially oncology patients who are not currently receiving treatment. The work done by the committee to resolve this file by holding several meetings and discussions with various parties was also discussed. Permission to import cancer medicines granted to private sectorThese meetings, the Health Ministry reported, led to an agreement to grant permission to local companies to supply medicines to oncology patients through a local tender – scheduled to arrive in June 2024.
The Libyan National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned of an increase in cases of Coronavirus infection during the coming period as a result of the spread of new variant of COVID-19. The Center explained in a statement that this matter may cause an increase in hospitalization cases, especially for vulnerable groups such as (the elderly – those with chronic diseases – those with low immunity, etc.). NCDC stressed the need to take all precautionary measures to prevent infection based on the circulars and guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO). The Center pointed out that there has been a noticeable increase in respiratory disease infections since the beginning of October, with cases ranging from simple to serious, with a number of deaths recorded.
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The Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced Tuesday that its subsidiary Mellitah Oil and Gas Company completed re-drilling the Fourth Well in the El Feel field, with a production capacity of about 3,500 barrels of oil per day. NOC Chairman, Farhat Bengdara, “praised all the national efforts that contributed to achieving this work,” NOC said in a statement. The Corporation noted out that restoring the well to production comes within its plan to improve and raise the level of crude oil production. NOC aspires to increase oil production to 2 million barrels per day. Libya currently produces about 1.2 million barrels per day.
The toll of disasters propelled by climate change in 2023 can be tallied with numbers — thousands of people dead, millions of others who lost jobs, homes and hope, and tens of billions of dollars sheared off economies. But numbers can’t reflect the way climate change is experienced — the intensity, the insecurity and the inequality that people on Earth are living. Farther west, in Alaska, men worked fishing boats with the knowledge that this year’s catch could be much less than last year’s, as climate change is upending their livelihood. INEQUALITYIn every place that climate change made its mark, inequality was made worse. From wildfires to floods, photos reveal intensity of climate change in 2023
Punishing heat that hovered and hung on much longer than usual. Flash floods that washed away large swaths of land and life. And wildfires that burned much of the year, leaving a wake of smoke and charred earth. The toll of disasters propelled by climate change in 2023 can be tallied with numbers, but numbers can’t reflect the way climate change is experienced — the intensity, the insecurity and the inequality that people on Earth are living. Associated Press photographers around the world captured moments in 2023 that collectively tell that story, one of a changing world.
Libya’s Food and Drug Control Centre announced yesterday that it had rejected a shipment of 3,893 cans of energy drink at Tripoli port for ‘‘non-conformity to explanatory data specifications (No. The energy drink was of the brand ‘‘Forza Bomber’’ and originated from Kosovo. Today, the Food and Drug Control Centre also announced that it had reject a shipment at Tripoli port of Rainbow/Minic Co. branded chewy candy. The shipment was of 285 boxes, originating in Turkey, was also rejected for non-conformity to explanatory data specifications (No. The goods will not be allowed to clear customs at Tripoli port and must now be returned to the point of origin or destroyed by the Customs Authority.
