Turkey Blocks NATO Agreement On Libya Command Role
"We have reports from people that the so-called 'voting commissions' coming to residences to record votes are accompanied by people with weapons.... The referendums have been condemned by Kyiv, Western leaders, and the United Nations as an illegitimate, choreographed precursor to illegal annexation. In his nightly address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called the vote a "sham" and undemocratic. Western officials and experts say Putin plans to use the sham referendums to claim Ukraine is invading territory that is part of Russia. Moscow has deported about 1.6 million Ukrainians from those regions to Russia, according to Western estimates, while also busing Russian citizens into Ukrainian territory.
Source:Libya Today
September 23, 2022 00:04 UTC
Libya: Continued foreign meddling in a dangerously divided Libya ($)
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Source:Libya Today
September 22, 2022 21:46 UTC
Dbeibeh claims report exposing government corruption is “politicized”
Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, the leader of the Tripoli-based government, has accused the Audit Bureau of attempting to “tarnish” his government’s image after the publication of its 2021 report, which documents misuse of public funds. The report, which was released two days ago, contains allegations of corruption against multiple members of the Tripoli-based government, including Dbeibeh himself. During a cabinet meeting today, the 63-year-old premier tried to cast doubt on the credibility of the report, claiming that the timing of its publication is “politicized”. He also questioned the neutrality of the bureau’s chief, Khaled Al-Shakshak, by highlighting that both of them were once competitors in the presidential elections that failed to take place in December 2021. “We are accountable, but this does not mean playing with numbers and making reports that shake people’s feelings,” Dbeibeh told his ministers in the televised cabinet meeting.
Source:Libya Today
September 22, 2022 19:00 UTC
At UN, Russia’s war in Ukraine is both text and subtext
At UN, Russia’s war in Ukraine is both text and subtextBy MALLIKA SEN - Associated PressJulia Nikhinson - staff, AP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 at U.N. headquarters. UNITED NATIONS (AP) — After two years of discourse dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s U.N. General Assembly has a new occupant of center stage: the war in Ukraine. Russia is a key ally of Kazakhstan, and the war in Ukraine has left the former Soviet country in an awkward spot. “The United Nations system was unable to prevent or stop the war in my country in the period between 1992 and 1995. Antonio Guterres opened the General Assembly by touting Ukraine and Russia’s deal — with the help of Turkey — over grain shipments as an example of successful multilateral diplomacy.
Source:Libya Today
September 22, 2022 16:45 UTC
Salesforces Partners with Meta Amid XR Push
The alliance secures Salesforce customers with Whatsapp for Bussiness cloud APIs for communications, broadcasting, and automation. The news comes as Meta and Salesforce develop respective immersive extended reality (XR) features. Salesforce offers its Customer 360 hub that integrates marketing, sales, commerce, service, XR, and NFTs under one CRM platform. Cloud Pilot users can mint NFTs through an integrated no-code service where they can set values such as rarity and monitor sustainability. Additionally, like OpenSea, Salesforce NFT Cloud Pilot supports traditional online payment options meaning the service does not require crypto wallets.
Source:Libya Today
September 22, 2022 15:34 UTC
Keeping up with T-Mobile’s XR Accelerator Programme
Global telecommunications firm T-Mobile is moving forward with full force for its extended reality (XR) accelerator programme, which aims to match and support the modern demand for immersive talent, developers, and companies. The firm collaborates with XR developers, startups, and entrepreneurs to provide funding and resources to design 5G-ready immersive applications. The programme leverages Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Spaces software development kit (SDK) for augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. Moreover, in May, T-Mobile added another six international immersive technology firms to its programme, including Beem, Krikey, Mawari, Mohx-Games, Pluto, and VictoryXR. John Saw, the EVP of Advanced & Emerging Technologies at T-Mobile, said that 5G-ready AR technology has the potential to transform gaming, education, training, and remote communications.
Source:Libya Today
September 22, 2022 14:38 UTC
Libya - Destruction of a Nation
A decade later, once high hopes for a "Libyan Spring" have long since vanished, as Libya is torn apart by civil war. "They’re slicing up Libya like a cake," says Libyan activist Emad Shanab. Ankara and Moscow have seized their opportunity to gain a foothold in the Mediterranean country, upsetting the region’s geopolitical balance. In the chaos that followed the fall of Gaddafi, the terrorist militia IS was also able to set up operations in Libya. The divergent strategies of Western powers, with their conflicting economic interests, are only driving Libya further into disintegration.
Source:Libya Today
September 22, 2022 14:29 UTC
PC President, ICC Chief Prosecutor meet in New York
President of the Libyan Presidential Council (PC), Mohamed al-Menfi, held a meeting in New York with the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan. According to a brief statement by the Presidential Council, this came on the sidelines of the 77th regular session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. PC President, during his speech before UN General Assembly, said that the Libyan people proved to the world that they are one fabric, cohesive as their land and their common destiny. He added that the individual interests of the countries involved in the Libyan issue, proxy wars, and conflicting visions about the solution in Libya did not give the opportunity for the national option to be formed.
Source:Libya Today
September 22, 2022 12:41 UTC
On Iternational Day of Peace, UN express its commitment to advance peace and elections in Libya
On the International Day of Peace , UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said it is “committed to achieving Peace in Libya through an inclusive Libyan-led and -owned process.”“UNSMIL continues to engage with all Libyan actors to advance the peace process and the elections the Libyan people demand,” the mission tweeted on Wednesday.
Source:Libya Today
September 22, 2022 11:11 UTC
Libya FM, US officials discuss latest political developments
Libyan Foreign Minister, Najla Manqoush, held a meeting with the US State Department’s Counselor, Derek Chollet, and the US Ambassador to Libya, Richard Norland; On the sidelines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting discussed the latest political developments in Libya, the Government of National Unity said Thursday. The meeting stressed the importance of supporting efforts to make the political track a success. arriving at the national elections as soon as possible; to bring stability and prosperity to the Libyan people, according to the government’s statement. Chollet said he “had a constructive meeting with mangoush, pointing out that “Libya’s leaders urgently need to work with UN Special Representative in Libya Abdoulaye Bathily on a Libyan-led path to hold elections without delay.”
Source:Libya Today
September 22, 2022 09:31 UTC
The politicians vying to lead Italy’s next government
The politicians vying to lead Italy’s next governmentBy FRANCES D'EMILIO - Associated PressDomenico Stinellis - staff, AP FILE - Right-wing party Brothers of Italy's leader Giorgia Meloni addresses a rally as she starts her political campaign ahead of Sept. 25 general elections, in Ancona, Italy, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. The 56-year-old leader of the Democratic Party, Italy’s main center-left force, is Meloni’s chief election rival. The 56-year-old leader of the Democratic Party, Italy’s main center-left force, is Meloni’s chief election rival. Ivan Sekretarev - staff, AP FILE - Italy's Northern League leader Matteo Salvini stands in the Red Square, with St. ENRICO LETTALetta, the 56-year-old leader of the Democratic Party, Italy’s main center-left force, is Meloni’s chief election rival.
Source:Libya Today
September 22, 2022 08:46 UTC
Libya working towards democratic transformation, President tells UN
He upheld his commitment to the Libyan Political Agreement, and as “the supreme political authority” will lead efforts to prepare for a peaceful and democratic transfer of power through presidential and parliamentary elections. Role of the UNMr. Al-Minfi noted positively the UN’s involvement in Libya and envisioned an active role through the country’s new leadership. The President also called for restoring economic momentum and reducing the “power of corruption”. Managing oilTurning to the economy, Mr. Al-Manafi maintained that the Libyan Presidential Council supports every effort to resume oil and gas production throughout all regions of the country. The President expressed his hope that this may alleviate the severity of the economic situation and the ongoing struggle over the executive authority, while also providing a more stable environment for a democratic transformation.
Source:Libya Today
September 22, 2022 08:26 UTC
At UN, Russia's war in Ukraine is both text and subtext
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — After two years of discourse dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, this year's U.N. General Assembly has a new occupant of center stage: the war in Ukraine. Russia is a key ally of Kazakhstan, and the war in Ukraine has left the former Soviet country in an awkward spot. Antonio Guterres opened the General Assembly by touting Ukraine and Russia's deal — with the help of Turkey — over grain shipments as an example of successful multilateral diplomacy. The voice that won’t be silent, voice that will continue to testify about Russia’s crimes in Ukraine,” she said Tuesday. For more AP coverage of the U.N. General Assembly, visit https://apnews.com/hub/united-nations-general-assembly
Source:Libya Today
September 22, 2022 06:52 UTC
Libya's Minister of Economy: GDP is linked to inflation
The Minister of Economy in the Government of National Unity (GNU), Mohammed Al-Huweij, said that the oil sector in Libya constitutes about 70% of the gross domestic product (GDP), and contributes to financing more than 90% of the total public revenues in the country. Al-Huweij added in an interview with Al-Jazeera Mubasher TV Channel that the decline in GDP is related to crude production, saying that the decreased oil exports led to a drop in the country's GDP because the Libyan economy is a rentier one. Al-Huweij also attributed the inflation in Libya to the alteration in the exchange rate of the dinar, pointing out that the Government of National Unity started new investments in the oil sector to develop wells. He also said that the government would begin a full partnership with specialized international companies.
Source:Libya Observer
September 22, 2022 06:13 UTC
LIBYA : New Libyan defence attaché Gibril Shtiwi Mohamed finds his feet in Paris
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Source:Libya Today
September 22, 2022 05:19 UTC