Ian Martin, All Necessary Measures? The United Nations and International Intervention in Libya (New Texts Out Now)
The United Nations and International Intervention in Libya (London, C. Hurst & Co., 2022). Ian Martin (IM): I wanted to reassess the international intervention in Libya, to ask how it shaped Libya’s subsequent trajectory, and to explore what lessons there might be for international intervention more generally. What were the dynamics that brought about the resolutions of the UN Security Council, including the authorization of military action? My 2001 book, Self-Determination in East Timor: the United Nations, the Ballot and International Intervention, includes an analysis of another major international military intervention mandated by the UN Security Council. But the circumstances of Libya in 2011 suggest that what was needed was a complementarity of UN and AU efforts, with consistent support from all actors.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2022 15:04 UTC
What is BCI and How Will it Impact Enterprises?
Beyond HCI, the next epoch of development will see the rise of brain computer interface (BCI) technologies where no gestures are required. NextMind’s latest innovations include a controller that can read brain signals, allowing enterprises to enable gestureless communication between users and their digital environments, machines, and even brain signals as a trigger for events. The BCI interface creates a direct line of communication between the brain and device. Invasive BCIs – In invasive BCI, electrodes are surgically implanted beneath the scalp to relay brain signals. Partially invasive BCIs – Partially invasive BCI devices are inserted into the skull but rest outside the grey matter, as opposed to within it.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2022 12:35 UTC
Oil steady as market weighs tight supply against recession fears
WASHINGTON: Oil prices were steady to higher in Asia trade on Friday, lifted by supply concerns as attention turns to the next meeting between Opec and its allies, though fears of recession capped gains. “Oil prices have little chance of (posting) deep losses on the back of a weak US dollar and the ongoing supply crunch,” said CMC Markets analyst Tina Teng. Opec+ sources said the group will consider keeping oil output unchanged for September, but two Opec+ sources also told Reuters a modest increase would be discussed. A senior US administration official said on Thursday the government was optimistic about the Opec+ meeting, and said extra supply would help stabilise the market. “Opec production is constrained, though supplies are stabilising in Libya and Ecuador.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2022 11:30 UTC
Webex Meetings Gains Metaverse Tools
This Thursday, Vection Technologies debuted a Metaverse embedded app in Webex’s application suite for enterprise-grade collaboration. Vection is introducing “3D Frame” to the Webex application by Cisco, a service for conducting business meetings in an immersive virtual reality (VR) environment. Webex built its immersive system as a low-code solution to create bespoke VR collaboration spaces seamlessly. Additionally, a 3D Frame user can transform a 2D Webex session into a VR meeting room without leaving the application. During a 3D Frame Metaverse meeting, the platform allows workers to share and stream file types, including photos, videos, PDFs, and real-time 3D (RT3D) models.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2022 10:39 UTC
How could the war in Ukraine end? We asked three Maltese experts
With the Ukraine-Russia war entering its fifth month – or at least five months since Putin announced his ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine – the war is increasingly reaching a difficult stalemate with little left to win or lose. “Currently, the Ukraine has western support and talks of mobilising up to a million new recruits in the field,” she said. Putin’s imperial project to wipe out Ukraine is unacceptable, but a unipolar world where the US imposes its hegemony is also unacceptable. “However, pursuant to the invasion, changes have occurred on the international level not seen since the end of the Cold War,” she pointed out. “I envisage that EU and NATO countries will have to increase their defence spending for many years to come.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2022 09:31 UTC
Arms trafficking from Libya to Niger is back; Nigeria, others should be concerned
Is arms trafficking from Libya to countries in the south on the rise again? Several drivers of insecurity in northern Niger facilitate the trafficking of Libyan arms. The violence prompted the population of the Agadez, Tahoua and Tillabéri regions to arm themselves in self-defence. Stocks gathered in south-western Libya are sold to civilians (for self-defence) and armed groups in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso and Nigeria. Niger’s responses to arms trafficking must be strengthened to address this risk.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2022 06:28 UTC
Libya Libyan Premier League 2021/22 Table & Stats
What is Libya Libyan Premier League? Libyan Premier League is a football domestic league competition held annually in Libya. The current Libyan Premier League season is 2021/22. What are the recent Libya Libyan Premier League results? Who is the table leader in Libya Libyan Premier League?
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2022 06:16 UTC
UN extends Libya mission for 3 months at Russia's insistence – KION546
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council has voted to extend its political mission in Libya, but at Russia’s insistence for only three months rather than a year-long mandate. The council’s three African members abstained in Thursday’s vote to protest Russia’s blocking the longer extension they say is needed to help the divided country move to elections and stability. Russia’s deputy ambassador reiterated Moscow’s position that the U.N. mission must first get a new special representative before it has a longer mandate. American diplomat Stephanie Williams has been serving as a special adviser but she is leaving, so the U.N. mission will have no leader during Libya’s current political crisis. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking hereIf you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2022 02:27 UTC
UN Extends Libya Mission for 3 Months at Russia's Insistence
United Nations, Jul 29 (AP) The UN Security Council voted Thursday to extend its political mission in Libya, but at Russia's insistence for only three months rather than a year-long mandate. Russia's deputy ambassador, Dmitry Poyansky, reiterated Moscow's position that the UN mission must get a new special representative before it has a longer mandate. UN special envoy Jan Kubis resigned last November 23 after 10 months on the job, and a number of candidates proposed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have been rejected either by council members, Libya or neighboring countries. After Kubis left, Guterres appointed veteran American diplomat Stephanie Williams, a former UN deputy special representative in Libya, as his special adviser. Oil-rich Libya has been wracked by conflict since a NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi in 2011.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2022 02:25 UTC
UN extends Libya mission for 3 months at Russia’s insistence
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council has voted to extend its political mission in Libya, but at Russia’s insistence for only three months rather than a year-long mandate. The council’s three African members abstained in Thursday’s vote to protest Russia’s blocking the longer extension they say is needed to help the divided country move to elections and stability. Russia’s deputy ambassador reiterated Moscow’s position that the U.N. mission must first get a new special representative before it has a longer mandate. American diplomat Stephanie Williams has been serving as a special adviser but she is leaving, so the U.N. mission will have no leader during Libya’s current political crisis. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking hereIf you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2022 01:59 UTC
UN extends Libya mission for 3 months at Russia's insistence
Comment on this story Comment Gift Article ShareUNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council voted Thursday to extend its political mission in Libya, but at Russia’s insistence for only three months rather than a year-long mandate. Russia’s deputy ambassador, Dmitry Poyansky, reiterated Moscow’s position that the U.N. mission must get a new special representative before it has a longer mandate. U.N. special envoy Jan Kubis resigned last Nov. 23 after 10 months on the job, and a number of candidates proposed by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have been rejected either by council members, Libya or neighboring countries. After Kubis left, Guterres appointed veteran American diplomat Stephanie Williams, a former U.N. deputy special representative in Libya, as his special adviser. Oil-rich Libya has been wracked by conflict since a NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi in 2011.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2022 01:49 UTC
Regional initiatives needed to combat arms trafficking...
Is arms trafficking from Libya to countries in the south on the rise again? After the fall of Libyan president Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, southward arms flows from Libya rose significantly. The violence prompted the population of the Agadez, Tahoua and Tillabéri regions to arm themselves in self-defence. Niger’s responses to arms trafficking must be strengthened to address this risk. However, a regional initiative would be better suited to preventing a southward resurgence of weapons flows if Libya’s conflict ends.
Source:Libya Today
July 29, 2022 01:44 UTC
Adopting Resolution 2647 (2022), Security Council Extends Libya Support Mission’s Mandate for Three Months, as Speakers Voice Concerns about Short Renewals - Libya
Further, Ghana’s representative pointed out that the Secretariat has repeatedly stated that short mandates are a disincentive to potential candidates for the Special Representative position. The Secretariat has repeatedly stated that short mandates are a disincentive to potential candidates for the Special Representative position. MARTIN KIMANI (Kenya) said that on four occasions the Council has technically rolled over the UNSMIL mandate for three months, each time with Kenya expressing disappointment. However, even in such a diminished form, UNSMIL can still support Libya. He added that, because regional dynamics should be considered, an African candidate for Special Representative of the Secretary-General would be well-suited for the position.
Source:Libya Today
July 28, 2022 23:35 UTC
Al-Zuweik to Juweili: We're ready to engage in any military confrontation
The commander of Constitution and Elections Support Force that is affiliated with the Government of National Unity, Mohsen Al-Zuweik, said they are ready for any military confrontation. Al-Zuweik told reporters that the failure of "parallel government" made its loyalists threaten to use force to enter Tripoli, saying his force's response to them with be on the ground not through media. "The parallel government project started since the failure of the Aqila and Bashagha list at the Geneva forum," he said in a clear reference to Osama Juweili, who was on that same list. The statements by Al-Zuweik came in response to threats Juweili made Wednesday to local media, saying the only solution that saves Libya from armed conflict would be handing over power by PM Dbeibah to Bashagha in a peaceful way. Juweili explained that they agreed at the military meeting that was held on Tuesday to deescalate until a second meeting is held next week, saying the meeting would include all military parties.
Source:Libya Observer
July 28, 2022 23:28 UTC
US ambassador applauds Al-Haddad and Al-Nathori, calls for avoiding armed conflict
The US ambassador Richard Norland said he met in Tripoli with the Libyan Chief of Staff Mohammed Al-Haddad and offered his praise for his joint efforts with the Chief of Staff of Khalifa Haftar forces' Abdelrazik Al-Nathori, as well as the work of the Joint Military Commission (JMC 5+5). "Those responsible for the militia clashes in recent days would be wise to follow the example set by General Haddad and others: a resounding “no” to renewed armed conflict." Norland said, according to a tweet by the US embassy in Libya. In a meeting with Libyan Foreign Minister also on Thursday, Norland said Libyans deserved better than the violence that occurred in Tripoli or Misrata in recent days, strongly urging all leaders to avoid escalatory steps, and support agreement on holding presidential and parliamentary elections.
Source:Libya Observer
July 28, 2022 23:28 UTC