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Source:Libya Today
August 23, 2022 21:50 UTC
The United Nation in Libya Commemorates the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
In Tripoli, the UN in Libya commemorated the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism at the memorial that was erected in honour of staff who lost their lives during the 10 August 2019 attack in Benghazi. Acting Head of UNSMIL Assistant Secretary-General Raisedon Zenenga, who laid a wreath at the memorial on 21 August, said: “Today is an occasion to reiterate our commitment to honour and support victims and survivors of terrorism and to promote and protect the full enjoyment of survivors’ human rights and fundamental freedoms. The United Nations stands in solidarity with all victims and survivors of terrorism as they heal from their trauma, along with their families and communities.”
Source:Libya Today
August 23, 2022 21:41 UTC
UN urges ‘immediate de-escalation’ in Libya
The United Nations on Tuesday voiced “deep concern” over growing tensions between rival Libyan forces, calling for “immediate” moves to calm the situation. Libya has been ravaged by repeated conflicts since the 2011 revolt that overthrew dictator Moamer Kadhafi. AdvertisementA long-running political crisis deepened in February when an eastern-based parliament picked former interior minister Fathi Bashagha to replace the government of Abdulhamid Dbeibah. On Tuesday, Bashagha’s office issued a statement urging “Libyan men of honour” to drop their support for Dbeibah’s “obsolete and illegitimate” administration. Last month, the most deadly clashes between rival groups in Tripoli since 2020 left 16 people dead including a child.
Source:Libya Today
August 23, 2022 20:56 UTC
Italy's Meloni slams energy policy as campaign heats up
ANCONA, Italy (AP) — Leading her first election campaign rally, Italian far-right leader Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday slammed the European Union energy’s strategy, saying families and businesses are being “brought to their knees” by soaring prices. Meloni's main rival in opinion polls in the last several weeks is Democratic Party leader Enrico Letta, a former center-left premier. Sky-high energy prices “have forced businesses and families down to their knees," Meloni said. Meloni has called for naval blockades in the Mediterranean to foil migrant smugglers from launching unseaworthy vessels from Libya toward Italy's shores. A few protesters rallied near the square where Meloni spoke, with one of them holding a sign contending the leader foments hate.
Source:Libya Today
August 23, 2022 19:51 UTC
Constitutional Monarchy Can Save Libya From Anarchy
As you know, you are the seventh United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for Libya since 2011. And did I mention that, because Libya doesn’t have a constitution, it’s unclear what their powers actually involve? As for the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, meant to represent a mystical “cross-section of Libyan society,” it’s now under investigation for corruption. As we now know, Libya is not a graveyard for diplomatic careers, even though it should be. He is coordinator of the National Initiative for the Return to Constitutional Monarchy.
Source:Libya Today
August 23, 2022 19:25 UTC
Bashagha’s government says it will not fight “those who side with legitimacy”
The statement’s release follows appeals by the United States and the United Nations for Libyan parties to refrain from use of violence amid growing mobilization of forces in Tripoli, which could escalate into conflict. Tripoli is torn between armed groups loyal to Bashagha, who was selected by the House of Representatives to lead the country as interim premier lastFebruary, and groups which support Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, who refuses to relinquish power and remains recognized as the country’s leader by the international community. After several abortive attempts to enter Tripoli, all of which led military confrontations, Bashagha decided to settle his government in Sirte in order to “avoid bloodshed”. However, he indicated on multiple occasions afterwards that he is still keen on assuming office in the capital. “Pardon, forgiveness and reconciliation for everyone who joins us under the banner of legitimacy and works under the authority of the state we represent,” concludes the statement of Bashagha’s government.
Source:Libya Today
August 23, 2022 14:27 UTC
UN warns against use of violence to resolve legitimacy claims in Libya
The U.N. Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said on Tuesday that it is following with “deep concern” the ongoing mobilization of forces in Tripoli and warns against “threats to resort to force to resolve legitimacy claims in Libya.”In a statement, the U.N. affirmed that the “current political stalemate and all aspects of the crisis that afflict Libya cannot be resolved through armed confrontation.”“These issues can only be resolved by the Libyan people exercising their right to choose their leaders and the renewal of legitimacy of State institutions through democratic elections,” it said. The Mission called for “immediate de-escalation” and reiterated that the use of force by any party is “not acceptable” and “will not lead to an outcome that secures recognition by the international community.”
Source:Libya Today
August 23, 2022 14:16 UTC
Ready Player Me Earns $56m in Series B Funding
Ready Player Me, a leading designer of interoperable avatar technologies, announced it had received $56 million USD in Series B funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) GAMES FUND ONE and a16z crypto. Entities contributing to the Series B funding round also include Endeavor, D’Amelio family, Punk6529, Snofro, Konvoy, Nordic Ninja, Collab Currency, and Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Ventures. The funding aims to scale up the company’s staff from 51 employees and stabilise its earnings amid market volatility as numerous developers rely on their platform. The additional funds will boost flexibility and performance of the platform, add avatar creation tools and diversify real-time 3D (RT3D) assets for avatar demographics, and expand to other avatar platforms. Ready Player Me also teamed up with AR veterans 8th Wall to open developer tools for integrating avatars with browser-based experiences across extended reality (XR) headsets, mobiles, and PCs.
Source:Libya Today
August 23, 2022 13:58 UTC
Libya records 52 new cases of COVID-19
The National Center for Disease Control in Libya (NCDC) reported on Tuesday that 42 people tested positive for COVID-19, marking 26 percent of the infection rate. 93 people recovered in the same reporting period. The total recorded COVID-19 cases in Libya have reached more than 500,000 since the start of the pandemic, while over 490,000 of which have recovered, according to the NCDC. The virus has claimed the lives of 6,436 people in total. Over two million people received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while over one million were fully vaccinated with two doses.
Source:Libya Today
August 23, 2022 09:20 UTC
Myth or Truth? How 'Rich' was Muammar Gaddafi’s Libya?
Despite his uncanny style and beliefs, Muammar Gaddafi was able to remain in power between 1969 and 2011. Libya Under Muammar Gaddafi... How true? 1- By the end of Muammar Gaddafi's reign, Libya was ranked first on the human development index in Africa. 4- Housing was a human 'right'As would any socialist regime, Muammar Gaddafi's Libya granted every Libyan adult to own a house. Muammar Gaddafi's regime had then accused Sadek Hamed Al-Shuwehdy of "being a member of the Muslim Brotherhood and of being an agent working for the United States".
Source:Libya Today
August 23, 2022 07:38 UTC
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[ANALYSIS] How Meloni’s victory could increase Malta’s migration woes
He is convinced that if Giorgia Meloni becomes Italian prime minister, far-right leader Matteo Salvini will insist on getting the home affairs ministry. But Bartolo also contends that the only long term solution is a building a new relationship with the African continent. But Malta was still largely spared from boat arrivals between 2013 and 2018 as Italy backed off from squabbling with tiny Malta. Bartolo contends that Malta and Italy need a strong strategic partnership whoever is in government in both countries. “The fact that this area is beyond the national jurisdiction of both Italy and Malta makes cooperation against transnational crime more complicated,” he notes.
Source:Libya Today
August 23, 2022 06:16 UTC
The US is calling for a de-escalation in Libya
On Monday, the United States called for an immediate de-escalation of violence in Libya and expressed concern over renewed threats of a violent confrontation in Tripoli. In particular, he called on the Libyan leadership to re-engage without delay in establishing the constitutional basis for the presidential and parliamentary elections. “The US is deeply concerned about the new threats of violent confrontation in Tripoli and is calling for immediate de-escalation by all sides,” Price said in a statement. “The US will strengthen our calls for peace and re-engagement in the elections at the UN Security Council briefing and Libya consultations on August 30,” Price said in a statement. (This story was not edited by our team of editors and was generated from the feed.)
Source:Libya Today
August 23, 2022 06:15 UTC
US calls for de-escalation in Libya, concerned over violence in Tripoli
The on Monday called for immediate de-escalation of violence in and expressed concern over renewed threats of violent confrontation in Tripoli. The vast majority of Libyans seek to choose their leadership peacefully through elections, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said, calling on those who risk once again being dragged into violence to put down their arms. He in particular urged Libya's leaders to recommit themselves without delay to identifying a constitutional basis for presidential and parliamentary elections. The is deeply concerned by renewed threats of violent confrontation in Tripoli and calls for immediate de-escalation by all sides, Price said in a statement. The will amplify our calls for calm and recommitment to elections during the August 30 UN Security Council briefing and consultations on Libya, Price said in the statement.
Source:Libya Today
August 23, 2022 03:03 UTC
UNICIEF: One child dead, 2 injured during “celebratory shooting” in Sabha
A child was confirmed dead and two others were injured as a result of so-called “celebratory shooting” that hit their home in Sabha last Thursday, the U.N. Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) said on Sunday. In a statement via Twitter, UNICEF identified the deceased victim as 6-year-old boy named Ayoub and expressed “concern” about the incident involving his death. “Children in Libya continue to be exposed to guns and heavy weaponry violence at home and in their neighbourhoods,” said the U.N. agency. “These incidents impact children’s psychological and mental well-being and can have a long-term impact.”“UNICEF sends its heartfelt condolences to Ayoub’s family and friends and stands ready to help with psychosocial support,” it added. The agency called upon “all mandated security actors to protect children and take all necessary measures to prevent the use of weapons in civilian areas.”
Source:Libya Today
August 22, 2022 14:50 UTC
Libya, Italy urge UN to name new envoy
Libya and Italy agree on the urgency of appointing a new U.N. envoy to “accelerate the political process towards national elections,” said Rome’s Special Envoy to Libya Nicola Orlando on Monday. The Italian diplomat’s statement came following a phone conversation he had with Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush this morning. “I renewed Italy’s call to all stakeholders to preserve calm on the ground, reject destabilizing unilateral actions, and resolve all differences through dialogue and compromise,” said Orlando via Twitter. “I stressed the need for a unified, inclusive executive to lead the country to elections.”
Source:Libya Today
August 22, 2022 14:22 UTC