Italy-Libya: 119 vulnerable refugees arrived in Rome
119 vulnerable refugees evacuated from Libya landed at Rome Fiumicino Leonardo Da Vinci airport, including 90 men, 18 single women and eight families. The people come from Eritrea, Ethiopia, Syria, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan. The protocol provides for the evacuation of 1.500 refugees from Libya to Italy over three years. Since 2017, UNHCR has evacuated or resettled 1.579 refugees and asylum seekers from Libya in Italy. These channels also represent a signal of solidarity towards low- and middle-income countries that host 75 percent of the world's refugees.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2024 16:39 UTC
Libya elected to Comesa Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB) board at Madagascar meeting
Libya was elected to the board of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB) with the second highest number of votes. The election took place during the 5th Comesa Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB) Trade Fair held in Antananarivo, Madagascar between 28 and 29 June. The event aimed to facilitate trade among women entrepreneurs and promote the development of policies supporting women in business. The visitors to the Libyan booth included the Libyan Charge’ de affairs in Madagascar and First Lady of Madagascar. Exclusive: Tripoli Women in Business Committee (WIBC) and COMESA Federation of National Associations of Businesswomen Libya Branch (COMFWB) organize training workshop (libyaherald.com)
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2024 16:05 UTC
Turkish official accuses Israel of targeting Erdogan after he seemed to threaten to invade over Gaza
Turkish official accuses Israel of targeting Erdogan after he seemed to threaten to invade over GazaA senior Turkish official accuses the Israeli government of trying to hide war crimes by targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after he seemingly threatened to invade Israel
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July 29, 2024 14:37 UTC
Erdogan’s fiery rhetoric sparks global reactions: Media analysis
Erdogan’s speech emphasized Türkiye’s potential military actions, drawing parallels to past interventions in Nagorno-Karabakh and Libya. The report details Erdogan’s speech, where he mentioned past Turkish military interventions and suggested similar actions could be taken against Israel. News SummaryIsrael Hayom provided an in-depth look at Erdogan’s comments and the broader context of Turkish military interventions. The article detailed Erdogan’s comments on potential invasions and highlighted Türkiye’s military capabilities, including its substantial army and advanced drone technology. The report also covered Türkiye’s past military actions in Syria, Libya, and Nagorno-Karabakh, and discusses the geopolitical ramifications of Erdogan’s aggressive rhetoric.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2024 14:11 UTC
Libya denies talks with Dangote refinery over crude supply
Libya’s National Oil Corporation has denied that it was in talks to supply crude oil to any refinery in Nigeria, including the Dangote refinery. This is coming following claims by some top refinery officials that the refinery was in talks with Libya for crude supply. But in a statement shared on its X handle on Sunday, the Libyan oil corporation denied negotiating or entering into talks regarding the crude oil supply to any Nigerian refinery. The statement, written in Arabic, translates: “The National Oil Corporation denies that it has negotiated or entered into any talks regarding the supply of crude oil to an oil refinery in Nigeria. Recently, officials of the refinery accused International Oil Companies of frustrating the refinery by refusing to supply crude or selling at a premium.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2024 13:46 UTC
Erdoğan to Israel: We can do what we did in Karabakh, Libya
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan lashed out at the murderous administration of Israel as the death toll in the latter’s massacres in Gaza climbs. Just like we entered Karabakh, just like we entered Libya, we might do similar to them,” Erdoğan stated. We must be strong so that we can take these steps,” Erdoğan said. Erdoğan cited how Türkiye cut off commercial ties with Israel as he summed up Türkiye’s actions to stop Israel. So, we are going to take our steps accordingly,” Erdoğan, who earlier called on the Palestinian leader to apologize about the issue.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2024 13:45 UTC
Libya denies talks of crude oil supply to refineries in Nigeria
The National Oil Company of Libya, also known as NOC, has denied holding negotiations to supply crude oil to any local refinery in Nigeria. “The National Oil Corporation denies that it is negotiating or engaging in any talks regarding the supply of crude oil to an oil refinery in Nigeria. BackstoryNairametrics earlier reported that the Dangote Refinery in Lagos is in discussions with Libya to import crude oil for its plant as it ramps up production. What you should knowSince beginning operations in January, Dangote refinery has faced difficulties securing adequate crude supplies in Nigeria. The Dangote Refinery, located in the Lekki Free Zone near Lagos, Nigeria, is one of the largest oil refineries in the world.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2024 12:08 UTC
Nationwide Protest: Give Us Time To Implement Your Demands – DSP Tells Protesters
Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, on Sunday, July 28, urged the promoters of the planned protest to have a rethink. Barau, who is the first deputy speaker of the ECOWAS parliament, said President Bola Tinubu is making genuine efforts to address the country’s challenges. The promoters of the protest have scheduled a nationwide demonstration for Thursday, August 1. “As we all know, one year is not enough to address the challenges facing the country for decades. “Against this backdrop, l urge everyone to reflect deeply on the problem and reconsider the idea of a protest.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2024 12:03 UTC
Libya: 12 officials sentenced over last year’s deadly flooding
The two dams outside the city of Derna broke up on Sept. 11 after they were overwhelmed by Storm Daniel, which caused heavy rain across eastern Libya. The failure of the structures inundated as much as a quarter of the city, officials have said, destroying entire neighborhoods and sweeping people out to sea. The Derna Criminal Court on Sunday convicted 12 current and former officials of mismanagement, negligence and mistakes that contributed to the disaster, according to a statement from the office of the country’s top prosecutor. The defendants, who were responsible for managing the country’s dams, were given prison terms that ranged from nine to 27 years, the statement said, without identifying them. Sunday’s verdict could be appealed before a higher court, according to Libya’s judicial system.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2024 09:53 UTC
Türkiye denounces Israeli FM’s comparison of Erdogan to Iraq’s Saddam Hussein
Israeli FM Katz’s sharp rebukeFollowing Erdogan’s statement, Israeli FM Katz harshly criticized President Erdogan’s recent statements. He should remember what happened there and how it ended,” Katz said in X.Türkiye’s reaction to Israeli Minister Katz’s statements was not delayed. “It seems that Israeli Foreign Minister Katz takes Hitler’s Foreign Minister Ribbentrop as an example. Ribbentrop, Hitler’s Foreign Minister, was tried for “deliberately waging war, planning war crimes and crimes against humanity, and crimes against peace,” Celik said. Cabinet members rally behind ErdoganTurkish cabinet members responded to Katz’s social media post targeting President Erdogan.
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July 29, 2024 08:21 UTC
Erdogan says Turkey might enter Israel to help Palestinians
REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou/ File PhotoPresident Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Turkey might enter Israel as it had done in the past in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh, though he did not spell out what sort of intervention he was suggesting. Erdogan, who has been a fierce critic of Israel's offensive in Gaza, started discussing that war during a speech praising his country's defense industry. "We must be very strong so that Israel can't do these ridiculous things to Palestine. In 2020, Turkey sent military personnel to Libya in support of the United Nations-recognized Government of National Accord of Libya. Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, who heads the Government of National Unity in Tripoli, is backed by Turkey.
Source:Libya Today
July 28, 2024 21:52 UTC
12 Officials Sentenced for Roles in Devastating Libya Flood
Twelve Libyan officials were convicted and sentenced on Sunday for their roles in a disaster that killed thousands of people and wrecked a huge swath of eastern Libya, the country’s top prosecutor said. But the verdict left untouched Libya’s entrenched political class, which many Libyans blame for a decade of political stagnation, corruption, violence and chaos that, directly or indirectly, probably contributed to the catastrophe, in which two dams collapsed. While the official death toll stands at 4,352, according to the United Nations, more than 8,000 people remain missing, many of their bodies believed to have been swept out to sea. The flood destroyed much of Derna and the surrounding areas and displaced nearly 45,000 people. All in all, the disaster affected about 1.5 million people, 22 percent of Libya’s population, a January report by the World Bank, the European Union and the United Nations found.
Source:Libya Today
July 28, 2024 21:31 UTC
Erdogan: Turkey can enter Israel, just as it entered Libya and Karabakh
Turkey can enter Israel, “just as it once entered Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh,” said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on July 28. He also noted that “there is no reason why we should not do this.” The words of the Turkish president are reported by the Turkish media Al Ain Trke. The Turkish president support the Palestinians against Israel. Earlier, the Turkish president also called on the head of Palestine to apologize for ignoring Ankara’s initiative. AdvertisementsIn January 2020, Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the dispatch of troops to Libya to support the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA).
Source:Libya Today
July 28, 2024 20:45 UTC
Erdogan Threatens Israel With Invasion: 'Just As We Entered Karabakh And Libya...'
(AP Photo)Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday suggested that Turkey could invade Israel, just as they "entered Karabakh and Libya." He said that Turkey must remain strong so that Israel cannot continue the war on Gaza. "We must be very strong so that Israel cannot do this to Palestine," Erdogan said. "As we did in Karabakh and Libya, we can do to them as well. We have to be very strong so that Israel can't do this to Palestine."
Source:Libya Today
July 28, 2024 19:51 UTC
War echoes in Lebanon as Israel to open new front
Israel is on the brink of opening a new front in its ongoing conflict, this time with Lebanon, as tensions with Hezbollah further escalated on Sunday with Israel sending tanks to the Lebanon border. The Israeli military has submitted response scenarios to the government following a Hezbollah attack on the Golan Heights. Condemnations and WarningsIsraeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Oren Marmorstein condemned the Hezbollah attack, alleging that an Iranian rocket was used. Iran, in turn, warned Israel against further provocations. Social media footage shows Israeli military reinforcements and heavy gunfire in the area.
Source:Libya Today
July 28, 2024 19:41 UTC