Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG) threaten blocking gas production to Mellitah Complex http://lyo.ly/5iefUN envoy: Libyan major actors unwilling to settle political disputes http://lyo.ly/5ieeParallel government cancels February revolution celebrations in solidarity with floods victims http://lyo.ly/5iecItalian interior minister in Tripoli to discuss migration, border security http://lyo.ly/5ie7Authorities retrieve over 190 unidentified bodies in Derna http://lyo.ly/5ie6Algeria announces establishment of free zone with Libya http://lyo.ly/5ie2HoR representatives demands that Palestinian issue be made a priority for Arab Parliament http://lyo.ly/5ie1Royal Air Maroc explores direct flights to Libya http://lyo.ly/5idzHaftar's sons lead military maneuvers in Sirte, Jufra with Russian support http://lyo.ly/5idyLibyan-Ghanaian discussions on establishment of African Investment Bank in Tripoli http://lyo.ly/5ie4Menfi reiterates priority of national companies in developing Hamada oilfield http://lyo.ly/5iedMinistry of Finance: Salaries delayed due to the failure to approve state budget http://lyo.ly/5ie3442 immigrants retuned to Libya from the Mediterranean in a week http://lyo.ly/5iduUN report says ISIS is still active in south Libya http://lyo.ly/5idtLibyan Sharara oilfield resumes production by 260.000 bpd http://lyo.ly/5idsHCS urges redirection of celebration funds ahead of Feb 17 http://lyo.ly/5idpBathily affirms commitment to involving Libyan factions in political solution http://lyo.ly/5idlErdogan backs direct Libyan elections, avoiding further transitional stages http://lyo.ly/5idkMenfi participates in NEPAD's meeting to discuss African 2063 agenda http://lyo.ly/5idhLibyan debt inventory team in Jordan completed its work http://lyo.ly/5idfHoR committee discusses with German delegation possibility of opening consulate in Benghazi http://lyo.ly/5ideLibya seeks cooperation with WHO to develop health sector http://lyo.ly/5idqTurkey’s Karanfil Group launches electronic platform to enhance trade with Libya http://lyo.ly/5idg

The "rat revolution", as Gaddafi called it in a delirious speech at the end of February, continued for another eight months, supported by NATO bombings. The death of the dictator led to the first democratic elections in Libya on 7 July 2012, which were followed by another election for the current House of Representatives way back in 2014. The Tripoli government has prepared a large demonstration for tomorrow in Martyrs' Square, the former Green Square of the deceased Gaddafi Jamahiriyya. “The question is whether this is an attempt by Haftar to curry favor with the Greens,” a Libyan source tells “Agenzia Nova”. Khaled and Saddam Haftar were recently promoted from brigadier general to major general.

Vatican hosts veneration of relics of 21 Coptic martyrs of Libya on first feast dayThe relics of 21 Coptic martyrs killed by ISIS in Libya will be venerated in St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday evening at an ecumenical prayer service marking their first official feast day in the Catholic Church. Feb 16, 2024Icon of the 21 Martyrs of Libya. Pope Francis added the 21 Coptic martyrs to the Roman Martyrology, the Church’s official list of saints, last May as he met with the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Tawadros II. The Egyptian government and the Coptic Orthodox Church later confirmed the video’s authenticity. The Coptic Orthodox Church declared the 21 Coptic Christians as martyr saints within only a week of their murder in 2015 along the Libyan coast.

Adding to the complexities is the reality of two rival administrations, with the internationally recognized Government of National Unity (GNU) based in Tripoli and the Government of National Stability (GNS) in the east. The President of the Presidential Council (PC), Mohamed al-Menfi,“does not want to be seen as a party, but is prepared to act as facilitator to support my initiative”, Special Representative Bathily told ambassadors. Security Council's 'critical role'Mr. Bathily reiterated the UN's readiness to consider proposals that could lead to a solution based on a peaceful and inclusive settlement. He highlighted that the Security Council and the international community have a“critical role” to play in pressuring Libyan leaders to engage constructively. On the security front, hundreds of Chadian mercenaries and foreign fighters reportedly returned from Libya to Chad, however, security in southern Libya remains alarming due to the crises in Sudan and the vast Sahel region.

Sarr won the Marcello Mastroianni prize for best emerging actor at the Venice Film Festival, where the film premiered. In real life, the actors had little knowledge of the horrors of the migrant route before they began filming in their native Senegal. "Matteo made this movie to let you see what happens in fact, the reality of what we (Africans) suffer to come to Europe,'' Sarr said. His dream is that “Io Capitano” will influence migrant policy around the globe by focusing public attention on the often untold-horrors. Kouassi, the two young actors and the director are currently in the United States promoting “Io Capitano” in its Oscar campaign.

“Climate and conflict are two leading drivers of (our) global food crisis,” the secretary-general said. And in Myanmar, prospects of ending hunger have gone into reverse because of conflict and instability, he said. Simon Stiell, the United Nations climate chief, told the council that climate change is contributing to food insecurity and to conflict. Framework Convention on Climate Change said the Security Council “must acknowledge more can be done rather than hoping the problem will go away — which it won’t.”The U.N.’s most powerful body should be requesting regular updates on climate security risks, he said. But climate change, environmental and security pressures have led to increased tensions and competition between herders and farmers for scarce resources including water and land, she said.

In the arid landscapes of Libya, a coastal town, renowned for its bone-dry desert terrains, is now grappling with an unprecedented challenge. Also Read: Groundwater Depletion Threatens Food Security in the US, Researchers WarnEnvironmental Repercussions UnleashedThe groundwater upsurge is not just a structural menace but also an environmental catastrophe. According to the experts, the groundwater upsurge is likely caused by a combination of factors, such as climate change, overexploitation of aquifers, and seismic activity. A Town in LimboThe groundwater upsurge has left the town of Zliten in a state of limbo. The groundwater upsurge is a silent crisis that demands urgent attention and action.

In an urgent appeal to the heart of Libya's political turmoil, Abdoulaye Bathily, the U.N. special envoy for Libya, has sounded the alarm on the country's precarious path towards disintegration. The envoy's address to the Security Council laid bare the stark reality: without immediate action to form a unified government and progress towards elections, Libya stands on the brink of falling apart. Libya, a nation once buoyed by the promise of a post-Gadhafi future, now finds itself mired in a complex web of political strife. Yet, the emphasis on dialogue without preconditions, coupled with a unified international approach, offers a glimmer of hope. As Libya teeters on the brink, the collective will to forge a unified government and pave the way for elections emerges as the only beacon of hope.

Libya plunged into chaos after a NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi in 2011. In the chaos that followed, the country split, with rival administrations in the east and west backed by rogue militias and foreign governments. In response, Libya’s east-based parliament appointed a rival prime minister, Fathy Bashagha, but suspended him last May. The powerful military commander Khalifa Hifter continues to hold sway in the east. The U.N. envoy urged the rival players to lift bans on activities of the High National Elections Commission so local elections in 97 municipalities across the country can take place this year.

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The coast guard rescued another 44 people from the same boat off the southern coastal town of Zarzis. TUNIS: At least nine African migrants died after their boat sank off Tunisia on Thursday as they were trying to reach Italy, a national guard official said. The coast guard rescued another 44 people from the same boat off the southern coastal town of Zarzis, Houssem Eddine Jebabli told Reuters. One of the rescued migrants was in a critical condition, Jebabli said. A record 1,313 migrants were reported to have died or went missing off the Tunisian coast last year, a rights group said this week.

The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), the country’s sovereign investment fund, announced today that it had organised a workshop on its vision and its subsidiaries to restructure assets invested abroad. The workshop covered four main themes, namely:

TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia’s coast guard retrieved the bodies of nine people who died after their boat sank on Thursday, marking the latest disaster for migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe. Coast guard spokesman Houssameddine Jbabli said the boat, which was carrying non-Tunisian passengers, likely embarked from Libya and that survivors were transported to a local hospital in Tunisia. The relatives have demanded information and a governmental response to the growing number of Tunisian youth who go missing attempting to cross the Mediterranean. A greater number of migrants entered Europe from Tunisia than Libya, Morocco or Turkey in 2021. Using compiled data from Europe, Tunisia and U.N. agencies, FTDES said more than 80,000 migrants had been intercepted at sea in 2023 — a figure more than twice as large as the prior year’s.

Five young women from various Libyan regions travelled to Brussels as part of UNSMIL’s Ra’idat programme, to engage with European diplomats and discuss the impact of conflict and political instability on the youth of Libya. “In the discussion I highlighted the challenges and risks facing young women in Libya and explained how important the vision of future was for youth” said Thikray Salih, 26, from Sebha. Thikray further expressed her gratitude for the connections she formed through Ra’idat programme with fellow participants from all parts of Libya. Through these interactions, the women discussed the challenges facing female leaders around the world and how best women and young people can be included in peacebuilding processes. The Ra’idat programme aims to train 30 young women from across Libya each year, supporting them to build their communications, advocacy and leadership skills.

In earlier videos ISA published in April and May 2023, 10 other people are seen “confessing” to “embracing Christianity” and “insulting Islam”. In some cases, ISA arrested their relatives to compel the “wanted” individuals to hand themselves in. He told Amnesty International that he heard screams of other detainees and saw bloodstains on the floor as he walked from his cell to the bathroom. Amnesty International has previously documented violations committed by ISA in western Libya. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Amnesty International.