For the first time since 2011, a Turkish trade exhibition opens in Benghazi (12 to 15 June) and is also inaugurated by the Turkish ambassador to Libya, Kenan Yilmaz. The importance of the Benghazi Turkish Trade Exhibition’s (BTTE) presence in eastern Libya to the eastern authorities was manifested in the fact that the inauguration included the mayor of Benghazi municipality, Sager Bujwari, a member of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Aisha al-Tubagi, the head of the Internal Security Agency, Lieutenant-General Osama Muhammad al-Darsi, the head of the Municipal Executive Council, the Director of the Benghazi-Derna Reconstruction Fund, the President of the Benghazi Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Saleh Al-Obeidi, and the Director of the General Authority for Investment and Privatization Affairs, Nasser Najm. There were 38 Turkish companies and 65 Turkish business leaders participating, in the fields of furniture, home supplies, household electrical appliances, medical and food materials, agricultural products, metal works, auto parts, equipment, oils, and building materials. Benghazi Turkish Trade Exhibition postponed to 12-15 June (libyaherald.com)

But while on the witness stand the man became increasingly evasive in his answers, earning him a warning from the court. Inspector Mercieca told the court that Nancy had told the witness that the private numbers were phone calls from Elmushraty from prison, but pointed out to the court that such calls are not received as private numbers. The Court asked the witness about the reason for this arrangement. Elmushraty’s brothers had pressured the witness to tell the court that the car was his, the court was told. No progress was made, however, leading the police Inspector to request the court declare the witness hostile.

The mission said Libyan authorities had detained thousands of men, women and children from the streets and their homes, or following raids on alleged traffickers camps and warehouses. Last week eastern Libya authorities deported thousands of migrants into Egypt, making them cross the border by foot. In eastern Libya, authorities said on Monday they had detained 20 Bangladeshi citizens aboard a boat attempting to cross illegally to Italy and that "all legal measures" had been taken against them. "I'm frightened of detention, kidnapping, being held for ransom and forcible deportation... it's difficult to survive in Libya," he said. The Government of National Unity in Tripoli and local authorities in eastern Libya did not immediately respond to requests to comment on the U.N. mission's statement.

Libya’s High Council of State and House of Representatives are scheduled to convene separate sessions today to discuss electoral laws. Members of both chambers jointly form the 6+6 committee, which have been holding talks in Morocco to draft legislations that would eventually serve as the legal framework for holding elections in the country. On Saturday, June 3, the 6+6 Committee unanimously voted in favor of the laws

The U.N. Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is “concerned about the mass arbitrary arrest of migrants and asylum-seekers across the country”. In a statement released today via Twitter, the U.N. said “many of these migrants, including pregnant women and children, are being detained in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions.”“Thousands of others, including migrants who have entered Libya legally, have been collectively expelled without screening or due process,” it said. “The campaign of arbitrary arrests and deportations has been accompanied by a disturbing rise in hate speech and racist discourse against foreigners online and in the media,” added the U.N. mission. The mission called Libyan authorities to “halt these actions and treat migrants with dignity and humanity in line with their international obligations.”“Libyan authorities must grant UN agencies and INGOs unimpeded access to detainees in need of urgent protection,” it concluded.

The first meeting of the Libya-Italy Military Cooperation Committee in 2023 was held in Tripoli between 7 and 8 June, revealed the Ministry of Defense of the Government of National Unity of Libya (GNU) in a statement on its Facebook page yesterday. The meeting is part of the joint technical-military cooperation between the Libyan and Italian defense ministries. During the talks, the parties discussed “a series of issues of common interest […] aimed at developing joint bilateral cooperation in the field of defence”. Furthermore, the revision of the “cooperation plan for the year 2022-2023” and the “preparation of the objective plan for the year 2024” were addressed. Finally, the meeting provided the occasion for an “exchange of views on cooperation and consultation”.

Libya’s National Oil Corporation reached net revenues of over $1.66 billion from sales of crude oil, gas, condensates, petroleum products and petrochemical products during May 2023. The company itself reported it in a press release posted on its Facebook page. Net revenues from crude oil sales in April totaled $1.57 billion, while those from petroleum products totaled $59.9 million. Data indicate that gas and condensate sales revenues amounted to $29.1 million, while petrochemicals revenues amounted to $616,000.

He always had been interested in flying and even was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, an Air Force auxiliary that conducted search-and-rescue missions, so the day after he turned 17, he joined the Air Force. Basic training in 1954 was at Sampson Air Force Base in Geneva, N.Y. Then he attended school in Wichita Falls, Texas, to become a mechanic. After two years at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, he was transferred to Tripoli, the capital of Libya. He said his next assignment was Headquarters Command at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., an entry point for foreign dignitaries. Asked to sum up his experiences, he said simply, “All in all, I enjoyed the Air Force.

The PeninsulaVice President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya H E Abdullah Al Lafi met yesterday with H E Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya Khalid Mohammed bin Zabin Al Dosari. During the meeting, they discussed relations of bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

European Union Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) in Libya announced on Sunday the inauguration of the Libyan Border Guard Training Center. “We are very happy to announce the inauguration of the Libyan Border Guard Training center after a long and fruitful cooperation with the Libyan Border Guards. “EUBAM is very proud for the successful cooperation with the Libyan authorities to establish this state-of-the-art training centre. It will also serve to train staff coming from east and south regions of Libya,” EUBAM said in a statement. “Together, we will transform borders from barriers into bridges for prosperity and peace”, says Jerome Buaillon, head of EUBAM Libya operations.

The European Union Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM) announced today that it had inaugurated its training centre. “We are very happy to announce the inauguration of the Libyan Border Guard Training Centre after long and fruitful cooperation with the Libyan Border Guards. EUBAM said it is very proud of the successful cooperation with the Libyan authorities in establishing this state-of-the-art training centre. Our collective aim is to strengthen the capacity and professionalism of the Libyan Border Guards, fostering a secure and well-governed border regime that benefits both Libya and its neighbouring countries”, said Cea. “Together, we will transform borders from barriers into bridges for prosperity and peace”, Jerome Buaillon, head of EUBAM Libya operations said.

Khaled Al-Mishri, Head of the Tripoli-based High Council of State (HCS), held a meeting on Sunday with the heads of committees of the Council at his residence in Tripoli. The meeting was devoted to discussing the most important current political files in the country, HCS said in a statement. The head of the Electoral Laws Preparation Committee gave a full briefing on the work of the joint committee for preparing electoral laws in the Moroccan city of Abuznika and the mechanism it followed in completing its tasks. The next steps leading to the electoral achievement were also reviewed, according to the statement.

The Libyan Presidential Council (PC) on Saturday expressed its readiness for “extended consultation with all national forces and institutions concerned with the participation of the UN mission to ensure the continuation of the current stability and prepare the atmosphere for elections” in the country. Presidential Council Spokeswoman, Najwa Wahiba, said in a statement to the official Libyan News Agency, “The Council clearly welcomed the results reached by the 6+6 committee after its meetings that took place in Morocco, and looks forward to the House of Representatives issuing the electoral laws in their final form.” .

Indian-sailors detained in Nigeria return home after nine monthsThey were warmly welcomed and greeted with garlands at the Kochi airport by their family and Indian Authorities. By ANI Updated On - 04:33 PM, Sun - 11 June 23Indian Sailors Detained In Nigeria Return Home After Nine MonthsKochi: Indian sailors who had been detained in Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria for nine months finally returned home on Saturday. The 16 sailors, who had faced accusations of oil theft by Nigerian authorities, arrived at Kochi Airport in Kerala after undergoing trials and reaching a settlement. They were warmly welcomed and greeted with garlands at the Kochi airport by their family and Indian Authorities. I would like to thank the Ministry of External Affairs and G. Balasubramanian, High Commissioner of India to Nigeria,” V Vijith said.

Why does Dabaiba’s decision to create a new security apparatus raise Libyan concerns? The decision of the head of the interim “National Unity” government to establish the “National Apparatus for Supporting Forces” raises a state of controversy in Libya between supporters and opponents.