Joint Letter: Human Rights Organizations Call for Renewal of UN Fact-Finding Mission on Libya
16 June 2022Re: UN Human Rights Council (HRC) should support the renewal of the UN Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) mandate on Libya, as a matter of urgency, at the current 50th session of the HRC. In October 2021, the HRC renewed the FFM’s mandate for a period of nine months, until the end of June 2022. To date, the investigatory work of the FFM has proven vital in establishing facts related to violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law committed in Libya since 2016. Its renewal is imperative to continue investigating ongoing crimes and violations, to shed light on the human rights situation, and to send a strong message that the prevailing environment of impunity can no longer be tolerated. The Libyan judiciary has largely failed to bring perpetrators of human rights violations to account, including in relation to the unlawful killings in Tarhouna, while armed groups and militias have subjected prosecutors and judges to abduction, threats and other violence.
Source:Libya Today
June 17, 2022 09:48 UTC
Eric Dickerson wishes he could've played entire career with Rams
Eric Dickerson only played four-plus years with the Los Angeles Rams, but he’s unquestionably one of the best players in the franchise’s history. Looking back on his career, Dickerson wishes he could’ve stayed with the Rams for the duration of his time in the NFL. Only regret, and that’s not a regret, do I wish I could’ve stayed with the Rams my whole career? Running backs still don’t earn nearly as much as players at other positions, but Dickerson raised the salaries of his peers. Back in those days, we were the workhorses.”Though he only spent four of his 11 years with the Rams, Dickerson clearly has much closer ties to that franchise than he does the Colts.
Source:Libya Today
June 17, 2022 08:45 UTC
SoFi Stadium to host World Cup matches in 2026
The World Cup is coming to Los Angeles in 2026. It was announced on Thursday that L.A. has been selected as one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. SoFi Stadium will play host to at least one match during the event in four years, which is the biggest World Cup in history. The Rose Bowl hosted the World Cup final in 1994, as well as the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Below are the 16 host cities, which include locations in Canada and Mexico.
Source:Libya Today
June 17, 2022 05:40 UTC
What are the Capitol riot hearings all about?
The result is the January 6 congressional hearings, which kicked off in the US on June 9. The public hearings, billed as the most important since Watergate, are attempting to get to the bottom of former president Donald Trump’s role in the attack on the Capitol in January 2021. Credit:The Washington Post What’s a congressional hearing? In June 2021, the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol was born. The best-known congressional hearing was conducted 50 years ago by the Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities – known as the Watergate committee.
Source:Libya Today
June 16, 2022 18:02 UTC
Salesforce Introduces NFT Cloud Pilot
At the Salesforce World Tour London conference, the firm’s Web3 Studio Co-Founder, Marc Mathieu, introduced on Monday an NFT Cloud Pilot, a service which supports sustainable NFT minting and distribution for brands and marketers. Marc said at the event,“I’m really excited to introduce Salesforce NFT Cloud Pilot. https://t.co/oblLTnioLC — Salesforce (@salesforce) June 16, 2022Mathieu explained how a brand marketer could use NFT Cloud Pilot to collect and integrate metrics from the Salesforce customer data platform (CDP) to track customer experiences for NFT advertising campaigns. NFT Cloud Pilot additionally integrates workplace communications platform Slack to enable brand marketers to manage competitions and promotions that award loyal customers with an NFT drop. Salesforce also integrates traditional payments on NFT Cloud, meaning users do not have to own a crypto-wallet to participate in NFT events.
Source:Libya Today
June 16, 2022 17:35 UTC
Parl't speaker, IPU head visit touristic, religious sites in Sharm
The tour included visiting the Sharm el Sheikh museum whose artifacts were hailed by the visitors. They asserted that the museum is one of the most important tourist sites in Sharm el Sheikh. They also visited other Christian and Islamic sites. This came on the sidelines of their participation in the activities of Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians held in Sharm el Sheikh under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on June 14-17, the South Sinai governorate said in a statement on Thursday. Parliamentary delegations from more than 60 countries take part in the event which focuses on climate change.
Source:Libya Today
June 16, 2022 15:30 UTC
IOM assess its role and strategy in Libya
International Organization for Migration (IOM) -Libya team gathered this week for “a 3-day strategic meeting to take stock of the evolving role of the Mission in Libya and its strategy for 2021-24,” IOM said on Thursday. The team also assessed the work plan for the months ahead and how to ensure having a collaborative working environment, according to IOM.
Source:Libya Today
June 16, 2022 13:23 UTC
UN: Libyan Military Commission reconvene in Cairo to discuss ceasefire, foreign fighters withdrawal
The Libyan 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) reconvened Wednesday in Cairo following meetings in Toledo, Spain and Tunis, Tunisia in May and June, respectively, according to UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). JMC reconvened to continue discussing options for fully implementing the ceasefire agreement and coordinating the withdrawal of foreign fighters and mercenaries, UNSMIL tweeted.
Source:Libya Today
June 16, 2022 13:14 UTC
Fantasy outlook: Analyzing Cooper Kupp's value in dynasty leagues
I shouldn’t have to go into deep detail about how Kupp is in the upper echelon of wide receivers in fantasy football. But I’m a man of the people, and since I’m contractually obligated to type words on a screen, I’ll expand on why Kupp is still a fantastic option in dynasty leagues. The Los Angeles Rams recently signed Kupp to a three-year extension, keeping him with the franchise through the 2026 season. His extension makes him one of the highest-paid wideouts in the NFL — and deservedly so — as he now leads all wide receivers in total guarantees at $75 million. Following his shiny new contract extension, what is Kupp’s value in dynasty leagues entering the 2022 season?
Source:Libya Today
June 16, 2022 12:47 UTC
Another 166 Stranded Nigerians Return From Libya
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received another set of 166 stranded Nigerian returnees from Libya at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The returnees arrived the Cargo Wing of the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Ikeja via a Chartered flight, Al Buraq Air, with registration number 5A-DMG Boeing 700-787 at about 1530 hours. Their profile revealed that 66 adult females, four female children and four female infants. Also 77 adult males, eight male children and seven infant males made up the 166 returnees that voluntarily returned back to the country courtesy of International Organisation for Migration through the assistance of donor nations in Europe. ADVERTISEMENTNEMA director-general, Alhaji Mustapha Ahmed, admonished the returnees to always avoid acts and practices that would disrupt their normal lives.
Source:Libya Today
June 16, 2022 11:14 UTC
Bashagha calls on all Libyan parties to participate in “building the state”
The Libyan Prime Minister, Fathi Bashagha, called on all Libyan parties to participate in “building the state”, in a speech on the occasion of the parliament’s approval of the state’s general budget for 2022. Bashagha said: “The Libyan government invites everyone to participate in building the state, and our motto is that Libya is for everyone and by everyone. The Prime Minister warned that Libya is going through serious challenges in this period of time, and facing grave dangers that threaten the existence of the state, its integrity, its present and its future. He said, “We are together hand in hand. We have national duties that do not accept complacency, and there is no room for hesitation and retreat.”“Either we fulfill the trust that we inherited from our fathers and grandfathers, or we fall into the abyss of conflict, divide and strife,” Bashagha added.
Source:Libya Today
June 16, 2022 10:33 UTC
Look: David Edwards, Joe Noteboom still work out in Andrew Whitworth's garage
Andrew Whitworth retired from football earlier this offseason, calling it a career after 16 seasons in the NFL. It’s sad to see the Rams’ left tackle leave his perch as the blindside blocker, but he hasn’t gone very far since retiring. He’s also remained good friends with some of their young offensive linemen, too. Whitworth’s trainer, Ryan Sorensen, shared a video on Instagram of David Edwards and Joe Noteboom working out in Whitworth’s garage – aka, “The Dojo.”Whitworth has been staying in great shape himself, raising questions about whether he might pull an Eric Weddle and return for the playoff run if the Rams come calling. It’s unlikely, especially considering the good hands their offensive line is in, even after Whitworth’s retirement.
Source:Libya Today
June 16, 2022 04:07 UTC
Split deepens in Libya
TRIPOLI: Libya’s parliament approved a budget on Wednesday for the government it appointed in March despite the incumbent administration refusing to step down, a move that may accelerate a return to parallel rule. The 89.7 billion Libyan dinar ($18.6 billion) budget was approved unanimously, the parliament’s spokesperson said. The session was attended by 98 of 165 lawmakers. Another five voted in favour remotely, the spokesperson said. The dispute over control of government and state revenue, and over a political solution to resolve 11 years of violent chaos, threatens to launch Libya back into administrative partition and war.
Source:Libya Today
June 16, 2022 01:58 UTC
ICC says Libya militia suspect dead, drops case
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday confirmed the death of wanted war crimes suspect and Libyan militia leader Mahmoud al-Werfalli, saying it was dropping the case against him. In July 2018, the ICC issued a second arrest warrant for Werfalli for his “alleged responsibility for murder as a war crime”. The court said he “allegedly shot dead 10 persons in front of the Bi’at al-Radwan Mosque” in Benghazi on January 24 that year. Last month, Bashagha attempted to seize power in Tripoli, sparking pre-dawn clashes between armed groups supporting him and those backing Dbeibah. Two other Libyans remain wanted by the ICC — Seif al-Islam Kadhafi, a son of Kadhafi, and Al-Tuhamy Mohamed Khaled, formerly head of the internal security agency.
Source:Libya Today
June 16, 2022 01:48 UTC
Libya and the Global Enduring Disorder
Photo credit: Leonid Altman / ShutterstockIn Libya and the Global Enduring Disorder (Oxford University Press, 2022), Libya expert and businessman Jason Pack argues that the era of post-Cold War American hegemony is being replaced by a system in which persistent global coordination failures perpetuate civil wars. The danger of global disorder, according to Pack, includes more than festering civil wars; even more threatening is a growing global inability to respond proactively, through global governance, to face such global threats as climate change, terrorism, and cybercrime. For Pack, this “Global Enduring Disorder” is self-reinforcing because the chaos it creates makes it more difficult for order to be restored. His ideas about the “Global Enduring Disorder” are drawn from these experiences. Despite its length, Pack’s book leaves certain questions about the “Global Enduring Disorder” unexplored.
Source:Libya Today
June 16, 2022 01:30 UTC