Libya: 2 Egyptian Migrants Dead, 19 Missing After Capsizing
(AP Photo)Libya: 2 Egyptian Migrants Dead, 19 Missing After CapsizingCAIRO— A boat carrying Egyptian migrants capsized off Libya’s coast, leaving two people dead and 19 more missing and presumed dead, the Libyan agency that combats illegal migration said Monday, in the latest migrant tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea. Two bodies were retrieved while 19 others remained missing and presumed dead, it said. Libya has in recent years emerged as the dominant transit point for migrants fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East. Human traffickers in recent years have benefited from the chaos in Libya, smuggling in migrants across the country’s lengthy borders with six nations. The migrants are then packed into ill-equipped rubber boats and other vessels and set off on risky sea voyages.
Source:Libya Today
August 31, 2022 04:11 UTC
UN Concerned Electoral Process Stalemate In Libya Poses Security Threat
UNITED NATIONS (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 31st August, 2022) The United Nations is worried that the electoral process stalemate in Libya poses a threat to security there, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo said on Tuesday. "I am deeply concerned that the ongoing stalemate and continued delays in implementing the electoral process pose a growing threat to security in and around Tripoli and potentially to all Libyans," DiCarlo told a UN Security Council meeting on Libya. Last week, clashes broke in Tripoli between detachments loyal to Government of National Unity head Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh and a rival administration lead by Fathi Bashagha, who was elected by Libya's parliament. Libya's Health Ministry said on Sunday that the death toll from the clashes increased to 32 while the number of injured reached 159.
Source:Libya Today
August 31, 2022 03:06 UTC
Libya: Political stalemate and lack of progress on elections
Leaders in Libya must take immediate steps to resolve their political impasse, which is spilling over into increasing violence, UN political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo told the Security Council on Tuesday. The Government of National Accord (GNA) is based in the capital, Tripoli, located in the west, while the Libyan National Army (LNA) is in the east. Ms. DiCarlo was also concerned about the limited political progress toward the elections, which the UN sees as the only way to break the current impasse. No progress"Despite our continued efforts, no progress has been made on forging a consensus on a constitutional framework for the elections," she said. Last week, armed groups affiliated with the Libyan National Army, one of the rival government structures, encircled the town of Qasr Bouhadi.
Source:Libya Today
August 30, 2022 22:52 UTC
Non-commissioned officers’ school formed in southern Libya
Actual work has begun on the formation of the non-commissioned officers’ school in the Southern Region, according to the Media Office of the Southern Operations Force, affiliated with the General Command of the Libyan National Army (LNA). According to the instructions of the Commander of the Southern Operations Force, Major General Al-Mabrouk Sahban, the non-commissioned officers school was handed over to Brigadier Ali Amer, the Cmmander of the school located at Brak Al-Shati Air Base, and Major General Al-Hadi Bouzid Othman, the commander of the Brak Military District, Today, said the Office on Tuesday. The Office confirmed that the school will work to inject new blood and raise the combat efficiency of the LNA forces.
Source:Libya Today
August 30, 2022 20:57 UTC
PC calls on everyone to assume their responsibilities and to spare the country any possible war
The Presidential Council (PC) has called on everyone to assume their responsibilities for the stability of the country, and to spare the country from any possible war. During its extraordinary meeting to discuss the latest developments, the Council stated that “anyone who bears arms is directed at the hearts of his countrymen and the innocent people, and his fire will damage private and public property”. The Presidential Council affirmed that it is taking firm steps towards stability and national reconciliation to end the political division and unifying institutions.
Source:Libya Observer
August 30, 2022 20:25 UTC
Over 1,200 migrants disembarked back on Libyan shores in a week – IOM
1,216 migrants have been disembarked back on Libyan shores in the period from 21 to 27 August, 2022, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). So far in 2022, 14,157 migrants have been disembarked on Libyan shores, IOM said on Monday. It added that 216 migrants died and 724 went missing in the period from 1 Jan to 27 August, 2022 on the Central Mediterranean route. in 2021, 32,425 migrants were disembarked on Libyan shores, while 662 died and 891 went missing, the Organization added
Source:Libya Today
August 30, 2022 20:08 UTC
Countries with the lowest and highest gas prices
Without considering affordability, another way to rank countries is directly by the cost per liter of gasoline, regardless of a nation’s income level. On the other side of the scale, with the highest market prices, are Hong Kong, Iceland, Zimbabwe, Norway, and the Central African Republic. Gasoline in Latin AmericaThe affordability ranking compares gasoline prices in 150 countries, although not all Latin American countries are part of the list. According to this calculation, the countries with the least expensive gasoline for their population would be Panama, Chile, and Colombia. In contrast, Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador are the countries with the highest cost.
Source:Libya Today
August 30, 2022 19:12 UTC
Libya's oil: an added spoil in the battle for control of Tripoli
For the third time this year, violence has returned to the streets of the Libyan capital Tripoli. Oil production. However, Libya's oil supply seems to be hanging on by a thread. Something similar happened last April, when Libya's oil and gas minister, Mohamed Aoun, reported that well closures and port blockades were causing losses of up to $50 million a day. Oil production fell from around 1.2 million barrels a day to 500,000 barrels a day.
Source:Libya Today
August 30, 2022 19:11 UTC
Who is Building India’s Metaverse?
India’s Ajnalens is developing extended reality (XR) immersive hardware and software. Hardware for EnterpriseAjnalens is building a rich portfolio of XR hardware for enterprises. The immersive training solution supplies physical tools to simulate real-world skills and tasks from an immersive space. Building India’s First MetaverseThe Maharashtra-based firm also assists developers in entering the emerging Metaverse marketplace with India’s first “industry certified” creator program. Large-scale XR industry leaders, including Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and Epic Games, also participate in the course.
Source:Libya Today
August 30, 2022 16:35 UTC
7 Insightful XR Gaming Case Studies to Read in 2022
The gaming landscape stands as one of the most versatile and compelling areas for the development of extended reality technology. Today, to provide an insight into the opportunities for XR in the gaming landscape, we’re going to be looking at some of the most impressive case studies from the last few years. Following a successful experience with Unity Hybrid Scaling for Apex Legends, Respawn decided to work with Unity once again on its new immersive experience. The company developed a gaming experience where users can enhance their scoring abilities, agility, teamplay, and even boost their instincts in virtual reality. Spatial sound is one of the most impressive features of the Microsoft HoloLens environment, helping users to feel more deeply connected to a mixed reality environment.
Source:Libya Today
August 30, 2022 15:47 UTC
Saleh and Al-Mishri expected to meet in Cairo tomorrow, Italian press reports
The Speaker of Libya’s House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, and the Chairman of the High Council of State , Khaled Al-Mishri, will hold a brief meeting in Cairo tomorrow, Wednesday, August 31, Italian news agency Nova reports. Citing unnamed “Libyan parliamentary source”, Nova stated the meeting would cover the most controversial issues of the basic constitution for the elections, namely the articles on the dual citizenship of the next president and the candidacy of military personnel. According to Nova’s source, Saleh does not intend to withdraw the confidence of the designated prime minister, Fathi Bashagha.
Source:Libya Today
August 30, 2022 14:16 UTC
UN Fact-Finding Mission in Libya compiles evidence after Tripoli clashes
Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya announced on Monday that is monitoring the unfolding situation in the country’s capital and compiling evidence of human rights violations, few days after clashes erupted between armed groups causing the death of 32 people with 159 injured. In a statement published on the website of the Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the mission said that its investigators are “monitoring reports of indiscriminate shelling resulting in civilian deaths and massive destruction of civilian property, including vehicles, houses, buildings, and medical facilities.”“The FFM Libya condemns the use of force and violence with heavy weapons and the failure by armed groups to take measures to safeguard civilians and civilian property from the impact of the fighting, and to take precautionary measures,” it said. The mission affirmed that it is “monitoring the unfolding situation and is compiling evidence of violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law with a view to ensuring that those responsible for international crimes are brought to justice.”It also urged the Libyan authorities to “utilize maximum restraint and engage in dialogue to resolve political differences to facilitate a transition to peace, democracy, human rights and rule of law in Libya.”
Source:Libya Today
August 30, 2022 10:32 UTC
United Nations (UN) fact-finding mission on Libya’s statement on the armed clashes in Tripoli
1 The United Nations Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya urges all parties involved in the hostilities in Tripoli to refrain from any further military escalation and to protect the human rights of civilians, including their lives and property, and to comply with international humanitarian law, amid reports. 2 of armed clashes in Tripoli in recent days, particularly intense fighting between various armed groups, which involved indiscriminate shooting in densely populated neighborhoods of the capital. 6 The Libyan FFM also reminds all parties of their combined obligations under international human rights law and international humanitarian law to protect civilians and civilian objects, in particular, while respecting the principles of international humanitarian law of distinction. 7 between civilians and combatants; the prohibition of attacks against those not taking part in hostilities; need; and proportionality in the attack. 8 The FFM Libya is monitoring the development of the situation and is collecting evidence of violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law in order to ensure that those responsible for international crimes are brought to justice.
Source:Libya Today
August 30, 2022 08:38 UTC
Libya, 32 Killed, Many Buildings Burnt In Violent Clashes FGN News
The situation in Libya worsened on Monday after at least 32 people were killed in clashes between supporters of rival governments. The violent clashes come months after rising tensions between supporters of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dabiba and Fati Bashaga. The Health Ministry has confirmed 32 deaths in the violent clashes. At the same time, after the violent clashes, both the sides are blaming each other. According to the Dabiba government, a meeting was called to prevent violent clashes in the western city, but the conflict escalated after talks.
Source:Libya Today
August 30, 2022 06:40 UTC
Ministry of Health eyes cooperation with Bangladesh in pharmaceutical industries
The Deputy Prime Minister, who is the Acting Minister of Health, Ramadan Abu Jinnah, has discussed with the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Libya, Shamim-Uz-Zaman, the mechanisms for optimal utilization of Bangladeshi medical and auxiliary medical staff in operating hospitals and medical centers in southern Libya. During a broad meeting attended by Director of International Cooperation, Azzam Al-Qamoudi, the two parties discussed a number of issues, such as pharmaceutical industries, and international manufacturing companies that have Bangladesh as their headquarters, due to cheap labour. The meeting concluded with an agreement to form a technical committee from the Ministry of Health to visit factories specialized in pharmaceutical industries in Bangladesh, in addition to holding meetings with health officials there to discuss cooperation and exchange of experiences between the two countries.
Source:Libya Observer
August 30, 2022 03:24 UTC