Netanyahu blasted the warrant as an example of "new antisemitism," while Hamas said it "demands the cancellation of all arrest warrants issued against leaders of the Palestinian resistance." Putin was the third serving president to be served with an ICC arrest warrant, after Sudan's Omar al-Bashir and Libya's Muammar Gaddafi. An arrest warrant was issued for him in 2005. The prosecution wants to charge Kony with 36 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder, rape, using child soldiers, sexual slavery, forced marriage and forced pregnancy. In an odd twist, the current ICC prosecutor Karim Khan was the younger Gaddafi's defence lawyer at the ICC for a little over a year until withdrew in 2018.

Libyan Railroads reported Monday that it had held a working meeting with the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) at the latter’s Tripoli headquarters headed by Libyan Railroads’ chairman, Saeed Al-Kilani, and LIA chairman Ali Mahmoud Hassan. The two parties reviewed investment opportunities in railway and the Tripoli metro projects, as well as financing some economic feasibility studies regarding the railway link between Libya, Chad and Niger (the Libyan International Transit Corridor).‎

The judge's ruling followed a recommendation by public prosecutor Ekaterini Tsironi for the case to be dismissed because the trawler sank outside Greek territorial waters. “The shipwreck clearly occurred in international waters and … the jurisdiction of the Greek courts cannot be established," she said. A coast guard patrol boat and passing merchant ships were near the vessel for hours but did not manage to prevent the massive loss of life. Several survivors have said the capsizing happened after the Greek coast guard attempted to tow the ship, an accusation Greek authorities deny. Pylos is the Greek town that was closest to where the trawler sank, and the shipwreck has become known by that name.

He specified that more than 30 BH companies once operated in companies in Libya, and currently only ten are active. Marinković stated that in the last three years, exports to Libya in the value of 11.2 million euros were realized, and there were no imports from Libya. “Unfortunately, due to unfortunate circumstances and events in Libya, most of these companies were forced to withdraw from the Libyan market. We strive to BH companies regain their positions on the Libyan market, but also to increase the presence of Libyan products in Bosnia and Herzegovina,” said Marinković. The economic delegation of Libya included representatives of companies from the steel and metal industry, construction and engineering, food and wood industry, tourism and others.

The activities of the 2nd edition of the Bosnian-Libyan Partnership Day (20 to 24 May) were launched in the Bosnian capital, Sarajevo, Monday, the Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO) reported. The event is held in cooperation with the Bosnian Foreign Chamber of Commerce and International University of Sarajevo. ‎‎He also reviewed the company’s capabilities, which can be relied upon to increase the volume of exports and trade exchange between the two countries. ‎‎This even comes within the framework of promoting LISCO’s exports to the east of the European continent, and increasing trade between the two countries in various fields. ‎Bosnian-Libyan Partnership Day: Sarajevo – 20 to 24 May (libyaherald.com)In Sarajevo, Misrata Chamber signs agreement with Sarajevo Chamber of Commerce (libyaherald.com)Updated: Misrata Chamber to lead delegation to Sarajevo Business Forum, Halal Fair 17 to 19 May (libyaherald.com)ESDF follows up on planned pharmaceutical production in Libya through its investment in Bosnia’s Bosnalijek (libyaherald.com)ESDF to reactivate medicine production within Libya through its Bosnian Bosnalijek pharmaceutical investment | (libyaherald.com)Bosnian embassy in Tripoli reopens and resumes issuing of visas | (libyaherald.com)GNA urges Bosnian firms to return | (libyaherald.com)

Outside the courthouse, a small group of protesters clashed with riot police as the proceedings got underway. The protesters could be heard inside the packed courtroom as presiding judge Eftichia Kontaratou read out the names of the nine defendants. Defense lawyer Spyros Pantazis earlier asked the court to declare itself incompetent to try the case, arguing that the sinking occurred outside Greek territorial waters. Lawyers from Greek human rights groups are representing the nine Egyptians, who deny the smuggling charges. Authorities say the defendants were identified by other survivors and the indictments are based on their testimonies.

The activities of the Libya International Conference on Industry and Technology kicked off in Tripoli yesterday (20 to 21 May) under the slogan ‘‘Prospects for Investment, Partnership and Technology Transfer in Industry’’ . The conference aims to discuss prospects for investment, partnership and technology transfer to the industrial sector and the development of the public and private industrial sector in Libya‎. The opening ceremony was attended by the Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, the Minister of Industry and Minerals, Ahmed Abuhisa, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals for Production Affairs, Industrial Zones and General Affairs, Mustafa Al-Samo, the Deputy Minister of Industry of Turkey, Oruç Baba Inan, and several diplomatic representatives.‎Need for public and private banking to play their roleIn his opening speech, PM Aldabaiba stressed the need for the public and private banking sector to play its role in supporting the industrial sector in all its fields according to a plan that contributes to the localisation of industry.‎‎The Prime Minister also stressed the need for the local and international private sector to invest in the field of industry and provide the necessary support to Libyan manufacturers to carry out their role.‎‎For his part, the Minister of Industry and Minerals, Abuhisa, directed the need to offer public factories that have been idle or operating for investment and operation by the private sector (privatisation), and to provide the necessary facilities to support them in activating these complexes, which have been idle for years (some from the Qaddafi era have never operated).‎

The mission to Libya of the Minister of Business and Made in Italy (Mimit) is underway in Tripoli, Adolfo Urso. The signing of agreements is expected in the sectors of industry, raw materials, minerals and energy from renewable sources. The consolidation of bilateral relations between Italy and Libya finds its natural declination in the energy and mining sector, with specific attention on critical raw materials. With a constantly growing gross domestic product and close to 40 billion euros at current prices, Libya has once again represented an opportunity for the Italian production system. Italy is Libya's first trading partner, with trade of 9,067 billion euros in 2023, ahead of China, Germany, Greece, Turkey, Spain and France.

UNICEF continues to fix flood damaged schools in LibyaThe United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it has rehabilitated four primary medical centers in the eastern Libyan city of Derna, which was hit by deadly floods last year. “UNICEF, in partnership with the International Medical Corps Libya, has completed the rehabilitation of water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities in four primary health care centers in Derna-Alfateeah, Albomba, Ras Alteen, and Lathron,” UNICEF said in a statement. The upgrades, including the installation of doors, windows, electrical works, and light rehabilitation, have restored and enhanced essential services that were previously non-functional, the statement said. This ensures better health outcomes and increased wellbeing within the community,” the statement noted. In September last year, Mediterranean storm Daniel triggered the largest and worst floods in Libya in decades.

Greek judge dismisses case against Egyptians accused in shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrantsA Greek judge has dismissed charges against nine Egyptian men accused of causing a shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants last year and sent shockwaves through the European Union’s border protection and asylum operations

A report by the British newspaper “Daily Express” said that Western experts warned that Khalifa Haftar, who is supported by Russia, poses an increasing danger to Europe, including his use of illegal immigration to put pressure on Europe. The report indicated that Wagner has 2,000 mercenaries in Libya, in addition to a new unit of 1,500 regular Russian soldiers. It says that Western diplomats are trying to court Haftar, by offering concessions and economic contracts for Haftar's pledge to suppress immigrant flows from Libya. However this approach did not bear fruit - according to the British newspaper - the region witnessed an increase in the number of immigrants crossing from Libya to Europe, as the number of immigrants in 2015 reached one million, and decreased to 100,000 in 2023, which indicates that Haftar could reopen the door to immigration as a tool to manipulate the West at any time. Libyan affairs expert Jalel Harchaoui said: “The United Kingdom, the United States, France and Italy sent their diplomats to celebrate and honor Haftar’s armed alliance in Benghazi on Thursday - just weeks after the Russian armed forces sent tens of thousands of tons of military equipment, at a time when these democracies pledge to Western countries to fight corruption and Russian expansion.”

(AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg, Pool, File)By JOSEF FEDERMANThe chief prosecutor of the world's top war crimes court sought arrest warrants Monday for leaders of Israel and Hamas, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, over actions taken during their seven-month war. The court's prosecutor, Karim Khan, accused Netanyahu, Gallant, and three Hamas leaders — Yehia Sinwar, Mohammed Deif and Ismail Haniyeh — of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip and Israel. The ICC was established in 2002 as the permanent court of last resort to prosecute individuals responsible for the world’s most heinous atrocities — war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and the crime of aggression. Dozens of countries don’t accept the court’s jurisdiction over war crimes, genocide and other crimes. In 2020, then U.S. President Donald Trump authorized economic and travel sanctions on the ICC prosecutor and another senior prosecutor.

The Tripoli based Libyan Minister of Planning, Mohamed Al-Zaidani, participated in the 2024 Annual Meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in the Armenian city of Yerevan held from 14 to 16 May. The Libyan government reported that the meeting discussed the adoption of the budget and the next strategy for the work of the Bank, as well as the adoption of the accession of Kenya and Nigeria to the membership of the Bank. The meeting then elected the President of the Bank for a new term from France. ‎‎Using EBRD financing for Libyan development projectsFor his part, the Minister of Planning held several meetings on the sidelines of the Annual Meeting with Kozo Heiko, Director General of the EBRD, the Deputy Governor of the Bank for Turkey, Director of the Bank’s Regional Sector for North Africa and the Mediterranean East, and Director of the Bank’s office in Tunisia, to discuss the extent to which the Bank’s financing can be used for development projects that benefit the Libyan state.‎

CAIRO – 20 May 2024: Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry held talks Monday with his Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis, during his visit to Athens, on developing economic relations as well as joint energy projects. Regarding cooperation with Cyprus, the Egyptian ministry said that Egypt looked forward to hosting the coming trilateral summit. The talks also tackled illegal migration through the Mediterranean, and the crises in Libya, Sudan, and Syria so as Minister Shokry presented the outcome of Egypt's communication with parties concerned with the conflicts in the three Arab states. The meeting similarly included consultations on the Gaza War as the Egyptian minister warned of the implications of the intended Israeli military land operation in Palestinian Rafah on regional security and stability. Hence, he expressed Egypt's hope that Greece would push for a ceasefire through the European Union (EU).

The Italian government's commitment to the Mattei Plan for Africa continues with the visit to Libya of the Minister of Business and Made in Italy (Mimit), Adolfo Urso. In the Libyan capital, the Italian government representative is expected to sign some agreements in the sectors of industry, raw materials, minerals and energy from renewable sources. La Tripoli International Fair it is the most important and long-running trade fair in Libya. The consolidation of bilateral relations between Italy and Libya finds its natural declination in the energy and mining sector, with specific attention to critical raw materials. Not only that, Italy is Libya's first trading partner, with a trade trade of 9,067 billion euros in 2023, ahead of China, Germany, Greece, Türkiye, Spain, France.