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(@ChaudhryMAli88)Zliten, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Feb, 2024) Much of Libya is bone-dry desert but one Mediterranean coastal town is suffering the opposite problem -- its houses and fields have been inundated by a mysterious upsurge of groundwater. Stagnant water and squishy mud have flooded houses, streets and palm groves around the northwestern town of Zliten, spreading a foul smell and creating breeding grounds for mosquitos. Locals in Zliten say the groundwater flooding is not new, and point to reed-covered areas from years-old inundations. Elsewhere in the world, rising sea levels have been linked to coastal groundwater upsurges as dense salt water can seep deep into the ground and push up the lighter freshwater. The country's National Centre for Disease Control has dispatched emergency teams, equipment and pesticides to eradicate the mosquito swarms.

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Bid to get Egypt, Libya and Morocco to sign Ottawa TreatyLy Thuch, president of the 2024 Ottawa Convention, delivers a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Africa Regional Conference on Addressing the Humanitarian Impact of Landmines in the Context of the Ottawa Convention in Accra, Ghana on Tuesday. CMAACambodia has called on Ghana and 52 other African states, who are parties to the Ottawa Treaty, to help get fellow states Egypt, Libya and Morocco to also become signatories. Lang Kosal, a CMAA official, noted that it is obligatory to mobilise other countries to join the Ottawa Treaty. The Ottawa Treaty is a formal UN convention with 164 signatories, including Cambodia. As the Chair of the 2024 Ottawa Convention, Cambodia intends to concentrate on assisting those affected by landmines and explosive ordnance.

In a vital meeting held today, February 14, 2024, UN Special Representative Abdoulaye Bathily gathered with a distinguished delegation from Misrata, Libya. The high-stakes encounter focused on the urgent need for a responsible political resolution to foster peace, stability, and prosperity in the war-torn nation. A Call for Responsible Political ResolutionAdvertismentBathily, in his role as the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General, emphasized the need for a responsible political resolution. Formation of a Unified Government and Upcoming ElectionsThe envisioned responsible political resolution includes the formation of a new unified government. In the wake of the discussions, the UN Special Representative and the Misratan delegation emerged with renewed determination to work towards a brighter and more stable future for the Libyan people.

Official reception ceremonyTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Cairo on Wednesday to hold extensive talks with his Egyptian counterpart, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. On her social media accounts, the first lady wrote: “I welcome Egypt’s dear guest, Emine Erdoğan, wife of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Visit to Al-Imam Al-Shafii MosqueBy the end of the visit, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al Sisi and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited, Al Imam Al-Shafii Mosque in Cairo. Turkish President Erdogan expressed his happiness to visit Cairo’s historical and Islamic landmarks, stressing his great pride with the ancient civilization of the Egyptian people. President Sisi then bid farewell to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Cairo international Airport.

The Libyan Airports Authority (LAA) reported today that a delegation from Royal Air Maroc visited Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport to assess its readiness for the resumption of regular direct flights between Morocco and Libya. The LAA said the delegation sought to determine the procedures followed in the operational process and to ensure that the safety and security measures in place at the airport are consistent with the recommendations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The delegation was received by the Director General of Mitiga Airport, the Head of the Airport Security Department at the Authority’s Standards Compliance Department, the directors of the relevant offices and departments at the airport, and some officials of the airport’s security authorities. Moroccan Consul confirms imminent return of flights with Libya and ending need for visas (libyaherald.com)Several meetings held at the Moroccan Libyan Business Forum held from 1 to 3 November at Tangiers, Morocco (libyaherald.com)LBC and Tangiers Chamber prepare for Moroccan Libyan Business Forum – 1 to 3 November in Tangiers, Morocco (libyaherald.com)President of General Union of Chambers of Commerce participates in Arab Food Security Conference in Morocco (libyaherald.com)After a 9-year closure, Morocco appoints two new Consuls to Tripoli and Benghazi – reopening expected this summer (libyaherald.com)Tangiers Chamber of Commerce visits Libya seeking to strengthen economic relations (libyaherald.com)Casablanca Public Works Company visits Tripoli Chamber – invited to invest in Libya (libyaherald.com)Tripoli Chamber to lead delegation to Morocco – 28 May to 1 June (libyaherald.com)Morocco delegation visits Tripoli in preparation for reopening consulate after eight-year closure (libyaherald.com)Aldabaiba visits Morocco – seeks reactivation of Maghreb Union (libyaherald.com)

EULINK/Rawabet Project: A Milestone Achieved in Securing Libya's Coastal Road and Fostering UnityTripoli, February 14, 2024 – Today, at km 50 of the coastal road, the European Ambassador to Libya, Mr Nicola Orlando, joined MG Ali Nuwesri and MG Mahdi Bianko from the Security Arrangements Committee, MG Mukhtar Al Naqasa of the Joint Military Committee 5+5, Col. Youssef Buzarig, Operational Commander of the Coastal Road Security Unit, and Lt. Colonel Mohammed Darat, Director of the Special Operations Department (GDSO), at a ceremony to mark the completion of the first phase of the European Union (EU)-funded EULINK/Rawabet. Safer travel, stronger communities:The EULINK/Rawabet project, launched in October 2021, aimed to bolster security on the Coastal Road, a key artery for trade and travel. Conceptualizing a unified future: The project has supported the development of the Coastal Road Security Unit (CRSU). The EULINK/Rawabet project stands as a testament to the power of collaboration in building a secure and unified future for all Libyans.

“We [the National Unity government] will be the last transitional stage in Libya,” he told the summit. “We will be the first government to hand over to whomever the new parliament chooses and whoever it chooses as president of the country,” Mr Dbeibah added. The Government of National Unity, headed by Mr Dbeibah, is based in Tripoli in western Libya, while the Government of National Stability led by Osama Hammad governs the east of the country. Turkey is one of the major supporters of the Government of National Unity, while Egypt has backed the rival government in the country's east. Mr Dbeibah said that economic and social reforms by his government would help reform and rebuild the war-torn country.

Repsol Oil Company has said that the production of Sharara oilfield is expected to reach 260.000 barrels per day (bpd) in the coming days, following the reopening of the field by Akakus Company within a joint project between the Libyan National Oil Corporation in partnership with the Spanish company Repsol. An official source from Repsol told the Libyan News Agency that the company was planning to resume its exploration activity in Libya next April in six exploratory wells in licenses (NC115) and (NC186) in the Murzuq Basin, southwest of Libya, which are scheduled to be drilled this year. The source denied what was reported by foreign media regarding the closure of the Sharara field, noting that the reopening of the field came after talks between the National Oil Corporation and the protesters, thus leading to the resumption of production. The newspaper confirmed that Saddam Haftar - in response to the Spanish authorities confiscating military equipment - ordered the closure of the Sharara oilfield, whose daily production capacity reaches 340.000 barrels per day, stressing that the closure negatively affected the interests of the Spanish company Repsol, which operates the field. The newspaper said that the Tariq bin Ziyad Brigade is a notorious brigade in Libya, and many international organizations, including Amnesty International, have previously called for putting charges on it for “committing human rights violations and war crimes.”

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The Minister of the Interior, Matteo Piantedosi, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, on an official visit to Libya they met the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Libyan Government of National Unity, Al Taher Salem al Baour, and the Minister of the Interior, Imad Mustafa Trabelsi. “The mission in Libya – underlined Minister Piantedosi – is part of the excellent relations we have established with the countries of the Mediterranean area, which see us engaged in a continuous and structured dialogue. During the meeting with the Libyan Minister of Foreign Affairs, the importance of shared management of the migration phenomenon with the European Union and with the countries of origin of the flows was agreed. “In a climate of extraordinary collaboration – concluded Piantedosi – we shared operational strategies, for an immediate start of the projects dedicated to assisted voluntary repatriations to the countries of origin”. Read also other news on Nova NewsClick here and receive updates on WhatsAppFollow us on the social channels of Nova News on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram

In a demonstration outside the European Parliament, Moviment Graffitti activists along with other activists and MEPs, gathered to protest the ongoing case against the El Hiblu 3: Abdalla, Amara, and Kader. READ ALSO: El Hiblu 3 ‘political pawns’ says activist Maria Pisani following indictmentAfter being released on bail after eight months, the El Hiblu 3 continue to face uncertainty as their case remains unresolved, awaiting trial. Moviment Graffitti, along with supporters, denounced this injustice, highlighting it as emblematic of Europe's systematic criminalisation of migrants and refugees. The activists called on MEPs to exert pressure on Maltese authorities to drop the charges and end the prolonged injustice endured by the El Hiblu 3. Moviment Graffitti reaffirmed its commitment to fighting for justice until the charges against the El Hiblu 3 are dropped and their rights are restored.

UNICEF Libya and the Government of the Netherlands have signed an agreement of US$ 4 million to Protect Children on the Move in Libya and provide them with a safe and protective environment. Over the next three years the Government of the Netherlands will support UNICEF to enable the protection of thousands of children on the move through service provision and strengthened institutional capacity in Libya. “The challenges faced by all children on the move in Libya are immense,” emphasizes Michele Servadei, UNICEF Representative in Libya. A child is a child, no matter who, where from or status, and deserves our actions.”UNICEF’s three-pronged approach in Libya prioritizes protecting vulnerable children on the move. Firstly, it intensifies child protection within detention centres, focusing on unaccompanied children through case management, mental health support, legal aid, and specialized services.

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. Since September 2023, ISA also used the phones and chat histories of two other detained activists to arbitrarily arrest at least nine more individuals. He was kept incommunicado for a week and subjected to numerous interrogations, including by ISA’s head of the Central Security Committee. 436/2023 established a central committee consisting of 17 officials, including a representative from security agencies, to enforce the “Guardians of Virtue” programme.