It is fundamental to restore Libya’s stability to preserve regional security, the top UN envoy for the country said. Upholding Libya’s stability is even more critical now in light of the latest events, including the recent clashes in Tripoli, as well as the regional turmoil in Sudan and Niger, said Abdoulaye Bathily, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Libya, on Tuesday. In his briefing to the Security Council, Bathily reiterated that all elections-related issues in Libya should be resolved through discussions and compromises between all relevant actors. Citizens yearn for unified political, military, security, economic and social institutions to safeguard the territorial integrity and the national identity of the country, he added. “In that regard, a unified government, agreed upon by the major players, is an imperative for leading the country to elections,” said Bathily.

Libya’s Emergency Medicine and Support Centre (EMSC) reported that an Egyptian medical team arrived in Tripoli on Saturday. The team consists of consultants in the specialties of orthopaedic surgery and surgery to repair deformities and injuries of the spine. The Egyptian team will contribute to the treatment of those wounded in the recent security forces clashes in Tripoli. Five Spanish medical specialists arrive in Tripoli to treat wounded from recent security clashes (libyaherald.com)Twenty-three dead and 106 injured in Tripoli’s security forces clashes (libyaherald.com)State recognized security forces clash in civilian areas after arrest of one of their commanders (libyaherald.com)Committee formed to monitor standards and prices in public and private healthcare (libyaherald.com)After a ten-year hiatus, Al-Khadra hospital’s Eye Clinic reopens (libyaherald.com)fter a ten-year stoppage, Al-Khadra hospital resumes keyhole knee surgery (libyaherald.com)After a 10-year hiatus: Al-Hadba Al-Khadra General Hospital resumes artificial joints operations (libyaherald.com)At the ‘‘localisation of healthcare’’ conference Aldabaiba inaugurates several new services (libyaherald.com)Conference on Localisation of Medical Treatment – Tripoli 12 to 13 June (libyaherald.com)First ever brain and nerve surgery conducted in Al-Khadra Hospital: Health Ministry (libyaherald.com)Tripoli’s Al-Khadra Hospital succeeds in implanting an aortic valve using latest TAVI technology (libyaherald.com)Operations Department of Tripoli Eye Hospital reopened after 13-year closure (libyaherald.com)Visiting Italian medical team touring Libyan hospitals across the country (libyaherald.com)Visiting Egyptian eye surgeon conducts 20 cornea operations in Beida (libyaherald.com)Visiting Jordanian specialists perform 18 infertility and delayed childbearing operations in Zintan Hospital (libyaherald.com)Tripoli Eye Hospital unprecedented medical convoy to south to conduct 40 corneal transplants (libyaherald.com)Health Ministry to launch the 2023-2028 national strategy and 2023 sector plan (libyaherald.com)Libya discusses cooperation with Jordan on localizing autism treatment (libyaherald.com)Libyan Turkish Hospital in Misrata opens: to set new healthcare standard in Libya (libyaherald.com)National Centre for Health System Reform (NCHSR) holds workshop on developing the Libyan health system (libyaherald.com)Serraj government’s catastrophic failure to reform Libya’s healthcare: Analysis (libyaherald.com)Tripoli University Hospital struggling with no budget and huge debts – continuing through private donations | (libyaherald.com)Tripoli University Hospital’s Orthopaedic Department launches remote educational service | (libyaherald.com)Italian company signs contract to maintain infrastructure of Tripoli University Hospital | (libyaherald.com)Libya to recruit 150 Filipino first phase nurses for Tripoli University Hospital | (libyaherald.com)Tripoli University Hospital to recruit 850 foreign nurses | (libyaherald.com)Tripoli Medical Centre converted into a independent university hospital under direct control of PC | (libyaherald.com)New head of TMC appointed – part of continued health reform programme | (libyaherald.com)Austrian medical services company Vamed signs maintenance contract with Tripoli Medical Centre | (libyaherald.com)Serraj spells out reforms needed by Libyan healthcare system | (libyaherald.com)

Aldabaiba refutes leasing Khoms Naval Base to TurkeyFollowing the signing of the agreement, Aldabaiba refuted the news circulating about leasing the port of Al-Khoms to Turkey, stressing that the government would not give up an inch of Libyan land. There were some demonstrations in Khoms in reaction to the news of the possible leasing of the naval base to Turkey. The part separating the commercial and military port was used illegally, and according to the agreement today, this area will be organized and allocated to the commercial port with its legal and administrative controls. The Ministry of Transport is working on developing its commercial port, and work is continuing as usual.’’, he concluded. Tripoli Libyan government denies reports that it has leased Khoms port as a military base to Turkey (libyaherald.com)

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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Libya’s stability is at greater risk following recent militia clashes and amid turmoil in neighboring Sudan and Niger that could spill over into the oil-rich North African nation, the country’s U.N. special envoy said Tuesday. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield condemned the fighting between militias in Tripoli and said instability in Sudan and Niger could spiral into wider violence. As for Niger, Bathily said, like other countries in Africa’s Sahel region, it has been affected by the crisis in Libya. Some Nigeriens have joined mercenaries in Libya, and armed elements in Niger are active along the border. If the Niger army breaks up, Bathily said, “the destabilization of Niger will undoubtedly have consequences on Libya, and vice versa.”

Fighters from Mohamed Hamdan Daglo’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began their assault on the vast strategic base on several fronts on Sunday. Residents of Al-Shajara, the neighborhood where the base is situated, reported “large losses on both sides” on the first day of the attack when the fighting was constant. The army led by General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has put out several statements and videos saying it has repelled the RSF attacks. The bodies of many people caught in crossfire have also not been able to be recovered. UN coordinator for humanitarian affairs Martin Griffiths late Tuesday again pleaded for both parties to stop fighting so aid could get through.

The meeting discussed and coordinated efforts to control and follow up the performance of clinics, medical centers, and private hospitals. Forming joint committees to ensure the extent of the private health sector’s commitment to applying the health standards and requirements approved by the Ministry of Health, were also discussed. The meeting also addressed the deficiencies in services provided by the private health sector. He said the committee will inspect and organize the work of private clinics, hospitals and centres. The committee was also formed in order to implement the decision of the Ministry of Economy and Trade related to controlling prices in clinics.

In the ensuing debate, Council members underscored that presidential and parliamentary elections in Libya are the only way to restore the legitimacy of the country’s institutions. Accordingly, he called on the international community to provide technical support to the High National Elections Commission so that it is prepared once the electoral law is enacted. He also called for sustained dialogue among security and military actors to cultivate a security environment towards holding elections. ISHIKANE KIMIHIRO ( Japan ), calling for presidential and parliamentary elections to be held across Libya “without delay”, underscored that such elections “are the only way to restore the legitimacy of the country’s institutions”. Issues with achieving consensus on electoral laws and organizing elections have led to increasing tensions between stakeholders in Libya, he reported.

The General Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, held talks today with a group of social and academic representatives from western Libya. According to a statement by LNA’s media office, Haftar praised the initiatives of this delegation for “consolidating the role of youth” and “the importance of their efforts to serve the country at this critical stage”. He emphasized upon “the inherent fraternal ties” between all Libyans, and “stressed the need to harness all resources and capabilities that achieve development, prosperity and peace throughout the Libyan soil.”

Libya’s Presidential Council and the U.N. Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) are planning to jointly convene “Libyan-led and UNSMIL-facilitated negotiations between Libya’s main political and institutional leaders,” U.N. Envoy Abdoulaye Bathily revealed today. Speaking during a Security Council briefing on Libya, Bathily said that he have “broached the subject with House of Representatives Speaker Agila Saleh, the then High State Council President Khaled Mishri, Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, and LNA Commander Khalifa Haftar.”“Although significant resistance to holding a face-to-face meeting persists on the part of certain actors who wish to maintain the status quo, steps are being taken,” he said. “In this regard, Presidential Council President [Mohamed] Menfi informed me three days ago of his meeting in Benghazi, with HoR Speaker Agila Saleh and LNA Commander Khalifa Haftar, to explore concrete progress on the political track,” he added. Bathily urged “key Libyan institutional players to meet and agree on the politically contested issues pertaining to the elections.” However, he also warned that “unilateral steps must be avoided at all costs if we are to avert further violent conflicts as experience has shown over the last ten years.”“The electoral landscape should be a level-playing field for all the candidates,” he said.

EventEmergency crews are responding to a large fire at an industrial site in the Al-Qawarishah area of Benghazi as of late Aug. 22. The blaze has created a large smoke plume, and authorities have reportedly treated an unspecified number of people for smoke inhalation and burns. Heightened security is likely in the affected area for the duration of the emergency response. The smoke may noticeably worsen air quality in the Benghazi area over the coming hours. Allow additional time if traveling in the affected area and consider taking alternative routes to circumvent any related disruptions.

Russian military officials including Moscow's deputy defence minister arrived in Libya on Tuesday after receiving an invitation from pro-Moscow military strongman Khalifa HaftarTripoli, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Aug, 2023 ) :Russian military officials including Moscow's deputy defence minister arrived in Libya on Tuesday after receiving an invitation from pro-Moscow military strongman Khalifa Haftar. Libya is split between the United Nations-supported government of Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah in Tripoli, and a Haftar-backed administration in the east. "This is the first official visit of a Russian military delegation to Libya," Moscow's defence ministry said. "During the visit, it is planned to discuss prospects for cooperation in combating international terrorism and other issues of joint action," Moscow's defence ministry added. According to a statement from Haftar's spokesman, Ahmad al-Mesmari, the Russian delegation met senior officers in Haftar's forces.

(Reuters) - United Nations Libya envoy Abdoulaye Bathily said on Tuesday that "a unified government, agreed upon by the major players, is an imperative for leading the country to elections", an apparent shift from an earlier position that elections should come first. Libya's internationally recognised Government of National Unity (GNU) in Tripoli has not been accepted by the eastern-based parliament since early 2021 after a failed attempt to have national elections. The earth is shaking beneath his feet," said Libya specialist Jalel Harchaoui of the Royal United Services Institution in London. Libya has had little peace or security since a 2011 NATO-backed uprising and it split in 2014 between warring eastern and western factions. Besides Menfi, he named House of Representatives speaker Aguila Saleh, GNU Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah and eastern commander Khalifa Haftar.