Libya on Alert for Possible Flooding in South
On Friday, Burhan visited the Atbara artillery base, north of Khartoum in the River Nile state, where he met with local officers. On April 15, heavy fighting erupted between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Response Forces (RSF) in Khartoum after weeks of tensions building between the two sides. This army is the army of the fatherland and there is no side or party that has power over it," Burhan stressed. Last Thursday, the United States imposed sanctions on two companies, including one based in Russia, in addition to Karti, accusing them of deepening instability in Sudan. Armed clashes between the Sudanese army and the RSF had resumed on Saturday in several areas of Khartoum.
Source:Libya Today
October 02, 2023 13:24 UTC
Lebanon arrests two Syrians over people smuggling from Libya to Europe
Lebanese security forces said Monday they had arrested two Syrian nationals previously based in Libya who were involved in smuggling people from the North African country to Europe. The men were arrested in Lebanon's east, an area near the Syrian border, after they entered the country irregularly, Lebanon's Internal Security Forces said in a statement. The pair were part of a network that smuggled "hundreds" of people including "Syrians, Lebanese, Egyptians, Palestinians" and others of unspecified African nationalities from Libya to Europe by boat, the statement added. Lebanese nationals have increasingly been making the treacherous voyage towards Europe alongside Syrians fleeing war and economic woes in their country, as well as Palestinian refugees. Migrants seeking to reach Europe from Lebanon generally head for the east Mediterranean island of Cyprus less than 200 kilometres (124 miles) away.
Source:Libya Today
October 02, 2023 12:43 UTC
S’pore charity to raise funds for Libya flood victims
SINGAPORE – Local charity Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation (RLAF), in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), is calling for donations to support the needs of those affected by the floods in Libya. “This includes shelter and basic needs (or) core-relief items, medical supplies and equipment as well as protection interventions such as psychosocial support,” RLAF said in a statement on Monday. Those who wish to donate via PayNow can key in RLAF’s UEN 200910530ZRLA and indicate “LIBYAFLOODS” in the remarks. Donors can also issue a cheque payable to RLAF and state on its back their name and contact number, and indicate “Libya Floods 2023”. All collections will be channelled through the UNHCR, which has been operational in Libya since 1991 to deliver aid to affected communities.
Source:Libya Today
October 02, 2023 10:26 UTC
Rival governments in Libya impact the recovery from devastating floods
Rival governments in Libya impact the recovery from devastating floodsPeople in eastern Libya are still reckoning with the aftermath of last month's floodwaters that washed out to sea the heart of the city of Derna, and killed thousands. The country is divided, ruled by rival governments, and that has also impacted the recovery. NPR's Aya Batrawy is in eastern Libya. And the UAE and Egypt both want to see a stable eastern Libya and they support the military strongman here, who actually was just in Russia last week meeting with Vladimir Putin. MARTÍNEZ: That's Aya Batrawy in eastern Libya.
Source:Libya Today
October 02, 2023 09:20 UTC
Flood disaster deepens political rift in Libya
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Source:Libya Today
October 02, 2023 08:37 UTC
Malta likely to back Saudi bid for World Expo 2030 in snub to Rome
Malta is likely to back Saudi Arabia’s bid to hold the World Expo 2030 in Riyadh when the host city is elected next month. Malta is not alone to snub Rome, a fellow EU member state, since France publicly declared its support for Riyadh last year. Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo was in Riyadh last week for the World Tourism Day celebrations organised by the UN’s World Tourism Organisation and Foreign Minister Ian Borg met his Saudi counterpart in October last year. The Saudi Expo bid is part of Prince Mohammed’s international charm offensive to boost the kingdom’s image and influence on the world stage. The World Expo was first held in London’s Hyde Park in 1851 and the global event has long been an opportunity to showcase the hottest innovations of the day, including the world’s first telephone by Alexander Graham Bell.
Source:Libya Today
October 02, 2023 07:40 UTC
Indonesia sends 46 tons of humanitarian assistance to Libya
Indonesia sends 46 tons of humanitarian assistance to LibyaJakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government sent 46 tons of humanitarian assistance, worth Rp13.9 billion (around US$895,734), for people affected by floods in Libya that were caused by Storm Daniel that struck the country in early September 2023. "Considering the large losses caused by the floods, the Indonesian government, as one of Libya's friendly countries, sent assistance to relieve (the burden of) our brothers and sisters there," Daeli remarked at the Soekarno Hatta Airport on Monday morning. He noted that the 46 tons of logistics and equipment assistance comprised tents, clothing, carpentry tools, water distillation tools, ready-to-eat meals, and hygiene equipment. According to Daeli, the provision of Indonesian assistance to Libya is part of Indonesia's solidarity in humanity for the world's communities. Earlier, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), on Thursday (September 21, 2023), reported that more than 43 thousand people had been displaced due to the massive floods in eastern Libya.
Source:Libya Today
October 02, 2023 06:56 UTC
Libya’s eastern govt delays Derna reconstruction meeting
BENGHAZI, Libya: Libya´s eastern authorities said on Sunday they had postponed a reconstruction conference for the flood-hit city of Derna that had been planned for October 10 but was met with international scepticism. The event was put off until November 1-2 to “offer time for the submission of effective studies and projects” for the reconstruction effort, the committee charged with planning the meeting said in a statement. The divided country´s eastern administration last month invited the “international community” to attend the conference in Derna, the coastal city where a September 10-11 flash flood devastated large areas and killed thousands. The authorities later said the conference would draw in international companies. On Sunday, the committee said the postponed event would be held in both Derna and the eastern city of Benghazi.
Source:Libya Today
October 02, 2023 05:30 UTC
Flights between Libya, Italy resume after nearly a decade-long ban
First commercial flights from Libya preparing for Italy take off after almost a decade-long ban. [XINHUA]Italy and Libya have resumed commercial flights for the first time in nearly a decade, authorities say. "This is part of intensive government efforts to lift the European ban on Libyan civil aviation", Libya's government authorities said, on Facebook. In 2021, one of the EU member states, Malta announced its resumption of flights to and from Libya. Italy Libya's former colonial power, and the Mediterranean island nation of Malta are now the only European countries to have resumed flights with Libya.
Source:Libya Today
October 02, 2023 05:15 UTC
Libya's eastern govt postpones Derna reconstruction conference
BENGHAZI, Libya -- Libya's eastern authorities Sunday announced the postponement of a reconstruction conference for the flood-hit city of Derna that had been planned for October 10 but was met with international scepticism. The divided country's eastern administration last month invited the "international community" to attend the conference in Derna, the coastal city where a September 10 flash flood devastated large areas and killed thousands. The authorities later said that the conference would draw in international companies, and on Sunday the committee said the postponed event would be held in both Derna and the eastern city of Benghazi. On Wednesday, the eastern authorities had announced the creation of a fund for the reconstruction of Derna and other areas affected by the flooding. According to the latest toll announced by the eastern authorities on Tuesday, at least 3,893 people died in the disaster.
Source:Libya Today
October 01, 2023 15:14 UTC
North Devon charity donates £5,000 to ShelterBox appeal for Morocco and Libya disasters
Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Cornish-based charity ShelterBox is already on the ground in Morocco and is working with partners to get urgently needed supplies into Libya too. He said: “ShelterBox is an excellent charity and gets vital supplies and equipment to people in the direst need. Anyone who would like to donation to the appeal to help people in both Morocco and Libya can do so online at https://shelterbox.org/donate-combined
Source:Libya Today
October 01, 2023 14:51 UTC
Italian jewellery show: Tripoli Old City 1 to 14 October
Italian Ambassador Gianluca Alberini inaugurated the ‘‘Diva! Italian Glamour in Fashion Jewellery’’ exhibition yesterday. The event showcases over 200 pieces telling the story of Italian creativity, the embassy reported. The event will open to visitors from today until 14 October at the Dar Abdalla Christa house in Tripoli’s Old City.
Source:Libya Today
October 01, 2023 14:19 UTC
Libya's Eastern Government Postpones Derna Reconstruction Conference
Libya's eastern authorities Sunday announced the postponement of a reconstruction conference for the flood-hit city of Derna that had been planned for October 10 but was met with international skepticism. The divided country's eastern administration last month invited the "international community" to attend the conference in Derna, the coastal city where a September 10 flash flood devastated large areas and killed thousands. On Wednesday, the eastern authorities had announced the creation of a fund for the reconstruction of Derna and other areas affected by the flooding. On Friday, the eastern administration announced that they had begun compensating residents affected by the floods, distributing cheques to the mayors of the stricken towns. According to the latest toll announced by the eastern authorities on Tuesday, at least 3,893 people died in the disaster.
Source:Libya Today
October 01, 2023 14:17 UTC
Libya's eastern govt delays Derna reconstruction meeting
Flash floods in eastern Libya killed thousands in the coastal city of Derna (-)Libya's eastern authorities said Sunday they had postponed a reconstruction conference for the flood-hit city of Derna that had been planned for October 10 but was met with international scepticism. The divided country's eastern administration last month invited the "international community" to attend the conference in Derna, the coastal city where a September 10-11 flash flood devastated large areas and killed thousands. On Sunday, the committee said the postponed event would be held in both Derna and the eastern city of Benghazi. On Wednesday, the eastern authorities had announced the creation of a fund for the reconstruction of Derna and other areas affected by the flooding. According to the latest toll announced by the eastern authorities on Tuesday, at least 3,893 people died in the disaster.
Source:Libya Today
October 01, 2023 13:50 UTC
Malta a ‘transit point’ for weapons trafficking from Southern Europe to North Africa
Malta is a transit point for the trafficking of weapons from Italy to Egypt by organised crime groups, according to the Global Organised Crime Index report. The illicit firearms trade is influenced by Italian mafia groups that reportedly smuggle arms from Southern Italy to North Africa. Turkey tops Europe’s organised crime index, ranking 14th globally, while Denmark was one of the best performing European countries, ranking 161st globally. On drug trafficking, the report states Malta is a destination country for synthetic drugs such as ecstasy (MDMA) and amphetamines, which are imported from other Europeancountries, primarily Italy and the Netherlands. Threats and violenceThe report states threats and public violence are related to blackmail and extortion.
Source:Libya Today
October 01, 2023 04:33 UTC