Survivors: ‘Greek coastguard was next to us when boat capsized’
In a few days, he would see hundreds of these people drown as a Greek coastguard ship floated nearby. We saw him.”Ahmed and Mohammed said the passengers started telephoning the Italian authorities and the Greek coastguard to ask for help. The passengers could not understand from the deck, but it was the Greek coastguard. Once taken to the larger coastguard boat, Ahmed was reunited with Mohammed. Regarding the details of the operation plan of the Hellenic coastguard, no further comments can be made by our service.”Fingers have been pointed at the Greek coastguard for both the shipwreck and its large death toll.
Source:Libya Today
July 06, 2023 02:10 UTC
Egypt, Turkey share goal of supporting Middle East stability: Cairo
CAIRO – 5 July 2023: Egypt and Turkey agree on the common goal of supporting peace and stability in the region, Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid has affirmed. In remarks to Asharq News on Wednesday, Abu Zeid affirmed that stability in the Middle East region is in the interest of both countries. Egyptian-Turkish consultations over the past period have covered the Libyan and Syrian files as well as the Muslim Brotherhood topic, Abu Zeid explained. Libya, Syria stabilityHe added that Egypt and Turkey have agreed on supporting peace and stability in Libya and Syria and highlighted the need to totally resolve the Syrian crisis permanently. Egypt expects the volume of trade exchange between Egypt and Turkey and the Turkish investments in Egypt to increase, Abu Zeid added.
Source:Libya Today
July 06, 2023 00:55 UTC
The Putin-Prigozhin Fight Now Has a Syrian Battlefield
The group started its operations in Syria in 2015 and remains there to this day, allegedly to protect Syrian oil fields and phosphate mines for the Syrian regime. These efforts were focused on Syria, Russia’s foothold in the Mediterranean region and the original launchpad for Wagner. The group started its operations in Syria in 2015 and remains there to this day, allegedly to protect Syrian oil fields and phosphate mines for the Syrian regime. As the mutiny unfolded, at least four high-ranking Wagner mercenaries were rounded up by Russian military police and Syrian intelligence services at the Russian-operated Hmeimim air base in western Syria. He reportedly asked the Syrian government not to let Wagner fighters leave the country.
Source:Libya Today
July 05, 2023 23:11 UTC
Exclusive interview with Nick Begleries: Sustainability, solutions, and innovation at center of PPDS growth
Nick Begleries, VP, Commercial, North America, for Philips Professional Display solutions joined Digital Signage Today editor Daniel Brown for an in-person interview in Orlando, Florida to discuss new technology and solutions from PPDS, insights from the official merger under TPV, the centrality of sustainability to the PPDS strategy, and experiences of building a culture and customer-centered community of cooperation and innovation that prioritizes crafting holistic solutions for each customer's needs. Interview has been edited for clarity and length. Video credit: Daniel Brown/Networld Media Group.
Source:Libya Today
July 05, 2023 21:48 UTC
July 5th and the Liberation of Benghazi: A Tale of Restoring Glory to the Libyan Military
Six years ago today, the Libyan National Army (LNA) announced the liberation of Benghazi from terrorist groups. “Today, your armed forces bring you the news of the liberation of the city of Benghazi from terrorism, a complete and unambiguous liberation. The army was not only fighting local terrorists, but it also faced regional forces supporting terrorist and extremist movements in Libya at the time. The LNA restored security and stability to Benghazi and the surrounding cities after breaking the chains of terrorism and defeating it. The liberation of Benghazi was a major victory for the LNA and the Libyan people.
Source:Libya Today
July 05, 2023 21:41 UTC
Libya’s oil minister warns over threat to production
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Source:Libya Today
July 05, 2023 16:37 UTC
FIA, police arrest suspect involved in human smuggling
LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Punjab police in a joint operation on Wednesday have apprehended a suspect for his alleged involvement in human smuggling. According to the details, a human smuggler named Muhammad Saeed, has been apprehended, who callously robbed a citizen, Bilal Shahid, by sending him to Greece illegally. The police received a complaint from a citizen against four individuals involved in human smuggling, leading to the swift arrest of the human smuggler. The police spokesperson stated that afterward, the culprits sent Bilal Shahid to Greece through a sea route. During the journey, Libya’s security agencies apprehended Bilal Shahid and other travelers.
Source:Libya Today
July 05, 2023 15:18 UTC
LNA Head Threatens Unrest Over Libyan Oil Revenue Distribution
Haftar has proposed the setting up of a committee to distribute those revenues which come from oil, most of which is produced in eastern Libya. If the authorities fail to do that, the LNA will use force to make its argument. The Government of National Stability said it would stop the flow of oil and gas unless the western-based Government of National Unity appointed an eastern-government representative to oversee the National Oil Corporation, Argus reported at the time. Libya is currently busy trying to attract foreign investment in its oil industry in order to boost production and revenues. Yet this foreign investment will be less likely to come if the political stability situation deteriorates further.
Source:Libya Today
July 05, 2023 13:08 UTC
Egypt conducts studies to expand electricity linkage with Libya, Jordan
CAIRO – 5 July 2023: Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker told Youm7 on Wednesday that studies are underway to raise the output of electricity linkage with Libya from 150 megawatts to 2,000 megawatts. Minister Shaker stated that the output was raised from 100 megawatts to 150 megawatts in January upon the request of the Libyan side. The minister also revealed that studies are being carried out to raise the output of electricity linkage with Jordan from 450 megawatts to 1,100 megawatts with a capacity of 400 kilovolts. Minister Shaker pointed out that the purpose of electricity linkage projects is turning Egypt into a global energy hub given its location between Africa, Europe, and the Arab Gulf. He added that studies are being conducted to accomplish electricity linkage with African states capitalizing on their hydropower capabilities.
Source:Libya Today
July 05, 2023 12:59 UTC
Pope Francis asks Church to identify 21st-century martyrs slain 'only because they are Christians'
Pope Francis asks Church to identify 21st-century martyrs slain 'only because they are Christians'Pope Francis has set up a special commission that will identify those he hails as the new martyrs of the 21st century
Source:Libya Today
July 05, 2023 12:27 UTC
Foreign Minister receives copies of credentials of Libyan, UK ambassadors
Muscat: Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received today a copy of credentials of Hager Amru Khalifa Al Namy, Ambassador-designate of Libya to the Sultanate of Oman. Sayyid Badr wished the ambassador success in carrying out her duties. He also wished the relations between Oman and Libya further development and growth. Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, also received a copy of credentials of Dr. LianeSaunders, Ambassador-designate of the United Kingdom (UK) to the Sultanate of Oman. The Foreign Minister wished the ambassador success in carrying out her duties and the bilateral relations further development and growth.
Source:Libya Today
July 05, 2023 12:15 UTC
Boat tragedy on Greek shores raises human rights concerns, says chief justice
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial emphasised on Wednesday that the recent boat tragedy on Greek shores, which claimed the lives of more than 300 people from Pakistan, was a grave issue concerning human rights. The fishing boat with a capacity of 400 people had over 700 people on board when it sank on June 14, Rana Sanaullah Khan told the parliament. “The responsibility of curbing human smuggling also falls on the police,” he added. “The Supreme Court had previously instructed provincial governments to actively combat human trafficking.”During the proceedings, the chief justice also recalled the Tayyaba abuse case. Consequently, the court ordered reports from all provinces regarding measures taken to combat human smuggling and data on out-of-school children to be submitted within a month.
Source:Libya Today
July 05, 2023 12:13 UTC
Libya: Dbeibah, Haftar and the oil war
In Libya, Marshal Haftar is threatening Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dbeibah with reprisals if oil revenues are not shared equitably. Just a year ago, Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dbeibah and eastern strongman Marshal Khalifa Haftar ended lengthy talks over the oil crisis. At stake, again and again, Libyan oil. Marshal Haftar believes that there must be a fair distribution of oil revenues. Already, Haftar has changed his tone: in addition to Dbeibah, the marshal notably accuses the United States of interference.
Source:Libya Today
July 05, 2023 07:51 UTC
Libya - The Fall Of Gaddafi; The US Embassy Siege In Benghazi
By November 2001, the Taliban were ousted from power in Afghanistan and Al Qaeda fighters dispersed elsewhere across Arabia and North Africa. The Arab Spring: A wave of pro-democracy protests and uprisings challenging authoritarian governments that swept across North Africa and the Middle East in 2010 and 2011. Libya : Col. Moammar GaddafiCol. Gaddafi seized power in 1969, in a military coup that overthrew King Idris I and ruled Libya for 42 years. "The Arab Spring has ushered in a time when al Qaeda is on the rise. "People say to me all the time, 'well AQIM (Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb) hasn't attacked the United States," she said.
Source:Libya Today
July 05, 2023 06:13 UTC
Libya: Haftar threatens military action over oil revenues
Libyan military strongman Khalifa Haftar, who backs the politically-split country’s eastern administration, has threatened military action unless oil revenues are divided fairly by the end of August 2023. In an address to his officers on Monday, Haftar said a committee must be established “to put in place financial arrangements with a view to fair management of public funds” and oil revenues. Speaking in Rajma near Benghazi, Haftar announced “a deadline at the end of August for this committee to complete its mission”. Oil revenue is managed by Libya’s National Oil Corporation and central bank, both based in Tripoli. Groups close to the eastern camp disrupted operations at six oil fields and export terminals over demands for a more “equitable distribution” of hydrocarbon revenues.
Source:Libya Today
July 05, 2023 02:57 UTC