REVEALED: Jihadists from Niger, Mali, Libya taxing Nigerian farmers — Rep
He said: “The two forests house two terrorist groups, the Lakurawa who claimed to be jihadists from Niger, Mali and Libya and the local bandits terrorising the area. AdvertisementLagbaja spoke when he hosted Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State in Abuja. ‘’I have confidence and I’m convinced that our security forces are able to do the job. John Hayab, said: “I strongly condemn the imposition of taxes on Sokoto farmers by bandits from Niger, Mali, and Libya. ‘’Immediate action must be taken by the security forces, led by the service chiefs, to arrest and repatriate these criminals back to their countries.
Source:Libya Today
July 13, 2023 18:43 UTC
The War on Freedoms in Libya
Despite their limited experience, civil society organizations played a key role in the successful conduct of the first election in Libya. As a result, the space available for civil society organizations shrank considerably, and many activists were actively targeted and assassinated. However, during Haftar’s War on Tripoli in 2019, which polarized civil society, the online space quickly became riddled with misinformation. 19 of 2001), to be invalid, therefore, effectively ending independent civic organizations and individual freedoms. Surviving to existThe environment in which civil society in Libya tries to survive is increasingly hostile and challenging.
Source:Libya Today
July 13, 2023 13:43 UTC
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[WATCH] Moment Jean Paul Sofia’s parents confront Labour MPs in parliament
MaltaToday has received footage of the moment Jean Paul Sofia’s parents confronted government MPs in parliament after voting against a public inquiry into their son’s construction site death. This newspaper is publishing the footage despite parliamentary rules that prohibit this because of an overriding public interest. Sofia’s parents’ grievances deserve a platform in the face of government intransigence to agree to a public inquiry into the incident and the construction sector as a whole. READ ALSO | Justice for Jean Paul: Prime Minister, do the right thing
Source:Libya Today
July 13, 2023 07:13 UTC
The Mali Conflict: Deciphering The Libya Impact And Beyond
Sadly, slavery still casts its dark shadow over Mali with around 200,000 people held in slavery at the present time. Mali transitioned to a democracy a year later with Alpha Oumar Konare serving 2 terms as President, until 2002. Until they were eventually subdued in Mali by the French and the Italians in Libya, the Tuareg fiercely resisted colonisation. By April 2012, the MNLA had taken control of Northern Mali and Toure was forced to resign on 8th April 2012 following a military coup. A few years ago, the Tuareg MNLA and the Islamic group Ansar Dine merged and declared northern Mali to be the new Islamic state of Azawad.
Source:Libya Today
July 13, 2023 06:36 UTC
Would-be illegal immigrants start returning to Gujrat from Libya
However, he says the deaths of hundreds of people, including Pakistani nationals, in the boat capsize incident last month frightened these would-be illegal immigrants, making them return home. On reaching home, they have started lodging complaints against the human traffickers to reclaim the amounts they had paid to the human traffickers, he adds. Earlier, on Friday, Usman Siddique, the last of the total 12 Pakistani nationals who survived the boat tragedy, returned to his home at Kaleki village near Gujrat. Siddique, a constable of Gujrat police, claimed around 20,000 illegal immigrants are waiting for their turn to travel to Italy at the safe houses of human traffickers in Libya. He says in the last four weeks around 125 cases have been registered against human traffickers in connection with the boat tragedy.
Source:Libya Today
July 13, 2023 02:32 UTC
Preparatory session for Sudan's Neighboring States Summit in Cairo kicks off
CAIRO – 12 July 2023: The preparatory session for Sudan’s Neighboring States Summit at the level of Senior Officials in Cairo has kicked off. The summit, which Cairo hosts on Thursday with the participation of leaders of Egypt, Libya, Chad, Central Africa, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea and representatives from Sudan, seeks a settlement to the ongoing Sudanese crisis. The summit seeks to discuss ways to end the current conflict and its negative repercussions on neighboring countries. On Sunday, the Presidency stressed Sisi’s keenness to formulate a joint vision for Sudan’s neighboring states and take steps to settle the crisis, end the bloodshed in Sudan, and spare the Sudanese people the repercussions of the crisis. The Presidency also highlighted keenness to protect the Sudanese state and its resources and put an end to the grave effects of the crisis on the neighboring states as well as on the regional security and stability.
Source:Libya Today
July 12, 2023 20:37 UTC
Libyan Presidential Council head in Cairo to attend Sudan neighboring states summit
Head of Libya's Presidential Council Mohamed Al-Menfi receives an invitation from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to participate in the summit of Sudan’s neighboring states - FILECAIRO – 12 July 2023: Head of Libya's Presidential Council Mohamed Al-Menfi arrived in Cairo on Wednesday to attend the summit of Sudan’s neighboring states, which seeks a settlement to the ongoing Sudanese crisis. Menfi arrived in the Egyptian capital as per the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and will participate in the summit on Thursday, the Libyan Presidential Council’s media office told Egypt Today. Egypt has repeatedly called for a permanent ceasefire in Sudan, which would pave the way for resolving the ongoing conflict peacefully and stop the bloodshed. On Sunday, the Presidency stressed Sisi’s keenness to formulate a joint vision for Sudan’s neighboring states and take steps to settle the crisis, end the bloodshed in Sudan, and spare the Sudanese people the repercussions of the crisis. The Presidency also highlighted keenness to protect the Sudanese state and its resources and put an end to the grave effects of the crisis on the neighboring states as well as on the regional security and stability.
Source:Libya Today
July 12, 2023 19:38 UTC
Egyptian President greets United States, Comoros, Mongolia on 'Independence Day' occasion
CAIRO – 12 July 2023: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi sent cables to U.S. President Joe Biden, President of the Comoros Azali Assoumani, and President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh to extend his greetings on the occasion of Independence Day. President Biden has been to Egypt in November to attend COP 27 that was hosted in Sinai's Sharm El Sheikh. During their meeting, President Sisi noted that the long-standing strategic partnership between the two countries was pivotal in supporting security and stability in the Middle East. President Biden valued the strong and deep Egyptian-US relations and confirmed that the US considered Egypt a strong and reliable friend and ally in the region. The Spokesman added that the two presidents exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues, especially the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and its negative repercussions worldwide, mainly on the sectors of food and energy.
Source:Libya Today
July 12, 2023 14:50 UTC
Video: Stranded Refugees: Dozens stuck at Tunisia-Libya border
More allegations about the unnamed BBC presenter have been published by The Sun, claiming that the star broke COVID rules to meet a 23-year-old. Now that the Metropolitan Police have asked the BBC to pause internal inquiries into suspended presenter, we ask if there has been a mood shift in the way this story should have been reported. On the Sky News Daily with Kimberley Leonard, from outside the BBC’s New Broadcasting House, arts and entertainment correspondent Katy Spencer explains the latest allegations and how the story could progress. Plus, in Ukraine, our international correspondent John Sparks has interviewed two foreign volunteers who have been fighting in the army as foreign fighters for the past 17 months, including Rhys Byrne, codename 'Rambo', a spirited 28-year-old from Dublin. #skynews #podcast #bbc SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android&hl=en_GB Sky News Daily podcast is available for free here: https://podfollow.com/skynewsdaily/ Sky News videos are now available in Spanish here/Los video de Sky News están disponibles en español aquí: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzG5BnqHO8oNlrPDW9CYJog To enquire about licensing Sky News content, you can find more information here: https://news.sky.com/info/library-sales
Source:Libya Today
July 12, 2023 14:46 UTC
Libyan militia illegally returned 250 migrants near Malta
A vessel belonging to the militia of Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar illegally returned about 250 migrants onboard a fishing boat in distress in international waters near Malta to Benghazi, in an operation at the weekend. The operations were monitored by EURACTIV from the Ocean Viking in the Mediterranean Sea. When the 57 survivors were brought onboard the Ocean Viking, slightly before 2 PM CEST, the NGO boat started to navigate towards the fishing boat in distress. Initially, the Maltese authorities gave the fishing vessel the satellite number of the Ocean Viking, an unusual practice in SAR coordination. However, later in the day, the Italy told the Ocean Viking to change course because Malta wanted to assume coordination of the rescue.
Source:Libya Today
July 12, 2023 13:25 UTC
Libya detains dozens of traffickers over migrants killings
The North African country is a key departure point for migrants, with many risking the perilous sea journey seeking a better life in Europe. ALSO READ: Libya strongman Haftar threatens military action over oil revenuesWERE THE LIBYA NATIONALS SPECIFIED? War-torn Libya is a crucial launchpad for migrants often fleeing conflict and poverty in sub-Saharan African countries. In October 2021, the United States and the United Nations imposed sanctions on a Libyan, Osama Al Kuni Ibrahim, accused of abusing African migrants at a detention centre in Libya. ALSO READ: UN insists on dignity for migrants and asylum seekers in Libya
Source:Libya Today
July 12, 2023 12:09 UTC
Libya’s HNEC and Russia discuss support for elections
The Head of Libya’s Higher National Electoral Commission (HNEC), Imad Al-Sayeh, yesterday discussed with Russia’s Ambassador in Tripoli, Aydar Aganin, the latest developments in the electoral process and preparations for holding parliamentary and presidential consultations in the country. The meeting, which took place at the headquarters of the electoral commission in Tripoli, discussed the support and expertise that can be provided in the field of electoral process management and implementation, as well as ways to support efforts aimed at to ensure the success of the elections in accordance with international standards. The Russian ambassador confirmed Moscow’s support for the HNEC’s work to hold elections defined as “free and credible”, which reflect the will of the Libyan people and the aspirations for peace and stability. Lastly, the commission specified that the visit of the Russian ambassador falls within the framework of the international community’s support for the electoral process in Libya.
Source:Libya Today
July 12, 2023 11:59 UTC
NGOs denounce Libyan coastguard opening fire during migrant rescue
The NGO SOS Méditerranée and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) denounced on Monday the shooting of the Libyan coast guard during a rescue operation. “Shortly after the evacuation of the 11 survivors on the inflatable lifeboats of the Ocean Viking, a Libyan Coast Guard patrol boat approached at high speed and began firing several shots in the immediate vicinity of the victims. Sunday, in a previous press release, SOS Méditerranée had specified that the crew of the Libyan patrol boat had “fired several times in the air”. Earlier Friday, the Ocean Viking had rescued an initial group of 46 people in the area without incident. To disembark these 57 surviving migrants, the Ocean Viking was designated by the Italian authorities the port of Civitavecchia, three days away.
Source:Libya Today
July 12, 2023 11:59 UTC
Libya jails 37 people for human trafficking and death of 11 migrants at sea
A Libyan court has jailed 37 people convicted of human trafficking – following the deaths of 11 migrants who drowned in the Mediterranean Sea, according to a statement by the office of Libya’s chief prosecutor. Five members of the criminal gang were sentenced to life in prison – others received between one and 15 years. All had been involved in organizing a dilapidated boat that was supposed to take the migrants to Italy. The statement did not say when the deadly shipwreck took place or provide further details.
Source:Libya Today
July 12, 2023 09:18 UTC
North Korea launches long-range ballistic missile toward sea
Chief Japanese Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno also denounced North Korea over its repeated ballistic missile launches as “threats to the peace and safety of Japan, the region and international society.” He said that Japan protested to North Korea via embassies in Beijing. In an emergency security council meeting convened in Lithuania, Yoon told officials that North Korea must face consequences over its provocation. Since 2017, North Korea has performed a slew of intercontinental ballistic missile launches as part of its efforts to acquire nuclear-tipped weapons capable of striking major U.S. cities. Some experts say North Korea still has some technologies to master to possess functioning nuclear-armed ICBMs. U.N. Security Council resolutions ban North Korea from engaging in any launches using ballistic technologies.
Source:Libya Today
July 12, 2023 09:17 UTC