LIBYA : Who will be France's next ambassador to Libya?
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Source:Libya Today
July 26, 2022 05:07 UTC
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Two Malian refugees stand looking over their flock of cattle next to a water trough on the outskirts of Mbera refugee camp. Refugees fleeing violence in Mali have brought an estimated 800,000 head of livestock. With already limited resources around this area of Mauritania, the UNHCR has stepped in to provide some access to drinking water for the livestock to lift the pressure from the local water supplies of Mauritanian herders. [Guy Peterson/Al Jazeera]
Source:Libya Today
July 26, 2022 04:04 UTC
UN: Libya is `highly volatile' and elections are needed soon
ArrowRight Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee told the U.N. Security Council the overall situation in Libya remains “highly volatile,” with a tense security situation, “deeply disturbing” shows of force and sporadic violence by militias engaged in political maneuvering. Oil-rich Libya has been wracked by conflict since a NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi in 2011. AdvertisementThe Tripoli-based council insists on banning military personnel as well as dual citizens from running for the country’s top post. Pobee urged council members and Libya’s international partners to use their influence on the rivals to agree on elections as soon as possible. Russia’s deputy U.N. ambassador, Dmitry Polyansky, told the council Monday that Moscow recognizes that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is trying to solve the problem.
Source:Libya Today
July 26, 2022 02:40 UTC
Libya: Human rights abuses, political stalemates, electoral delays mar progress
The overall situation in Libya remains "highly volatile", Martha Pobee, UN Assistant Secretary-General for political affairs and peace operations, told the Security Council on Monday. Despite some progress, a constitutional and political stalemate continues, prolonging tensions and fuelling insecurity, while clashes in and around Tripoli surge, she added. "The economic situation remains dire," she continued. In addition, the human rights situation in the country remains of "serious concern". Earlier this month, demonstrators across Libya expressed their frustration over political divisions and deteriorating living conditions.
Source:Libya Today
July 26, 2022 02:23 UTC
India raises concern over resurgence of terrorist activity in Libya
© Provided by The Statesman India raises concern over resurgence of terrorist activity in LibyaIndia on Monday (local time) raised concern over the resurgence of terrorist activity in Libya at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Highlighting the importance of holding Presidential and Parliamentary polls at the earliest, he said, “We hope all parties work together to maintain peace & stability in Libya. Libya has been suffering violence and unrest ever since the fall of the late leader United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL’S) regime in 2011. Libya has been suffering escalating violence and unrest ever since the fall of the late leader Muammar Gaddafi’s regime in 2011. Libya failed to hold general elections in December 2021 as previously scheduled, due to disagreements over election laws among the Libyan parties.
Source:Libya Today
July 26, 2022 02:19 UTC
Progress on Libya’s Road Map for Elections Hindered by Lack of Consensus, Dire Economic Conditions, Demonstrations, Senior Official Tells Security Council - Libya
Ms. Pobee’s briefing also touched on the country’s dire economic situation, exacerbated by the politicization of the National Oil Corporation, and the country’s troubling human rights situation. The representative of Albania echoed the call for a Libyan-led and -owned process, supported by the United Nations, as the correct path. The two leaders charted a road map, with timelines and steps leading to the holding of national elections. Since 16 April, the shutdown had reduced Libyan oil exports by two thirds and cost the country $4 billion in lost revenue. However, recent months have shown that some Libyan political actors lack real commitment to the process.
Source:Libya Today
July 26, 2022 01:56 UTC
Progress on Libya’s Road Map for Elections Hindered by Lack of Consensus, Dire Economic Conditions, Demonstrations, Senior Official Tells Security Council
Ms. Pobee’s briefing also touched on the country’s dire economic situation, exacerbated by the politicization of the National Oil Corporation, and the country’s troubling human rights situation. The representative of Albania echoed the call for a Libyan-led and -owned process, supported by the United Nations, as the correct path. The two leaders charted a road map, with timelines and steps leading to the holding of national elections. Since 16 April, the shutdown had reduced Libyan oil exports by two thirds and cost the country $4 billion in lost revenue. However, recent months have shown that some Libyan political actors lack real commitment to the process.
Source:Libya Today
July 26, 2022 01:36 UTC
Libya’s Oil Output Jumps To 860,000 Bpd
Libyan crude oil production has risen to 860,000 bpd, the country’s National Oil Corporation has said, which is up from 560,000 bpd earlier this month amid continuing disruptions. The latest slump in oil production in one of Africa’s biggest producers came amid the latest flare-up between political factions that involved blockades of export terminals and oil fields, forcing the shutdown of a lot of production capacity. The long-term chairman of the National Oil Corporation, Mustafa Sanalla, was replaced earlier this month with Farhat Bengdra, which prompted a negative response from the eastern-affiliated Libyan National Army led by Haftar. Related: The Middle East Oil Bonanza Will Slow In 2023The National Oil Corporation has said it plans to see oil output rates recover to 1.2 million bpd in less than a month. Before the latest flare-up of violence, Libya was producing more than 1 million bpd of crude oil and had plans to expand this considerably.
Source:Libya Today
July 26, 2022 00:12 UTC
Libya standoff could lead to parallel governments: UN
Rosemary Dicarlo asked Security Council members to convey to Libyan parties the UN’s conviction that credible, transparent and inclusive elections are the only solution to the stalemate. “We know from experience what unilateral actions, divided government and an unending transition may hold in store for Libya,” said Dicarlo, who was briefing the council on the latest developments in the country. Mr. Bashagha, meanwhile, insists he is heading the legitimate government.”Russia is the only UN Security Council member to have openly supported Bashagha’s appointment. Council members also voiced concerns over the tense security situation in Libya after pro-Bashagha forces had deployed in recent weeks on the edges of Tripoli, prompting the UN mission in the country to warn against any escalation. Dicarlo warned that as long as the standoff over executive legitimacy continues, Libya could again see two parallel administrations.
Source:Libya Today
July 25, 2022 22:47 UTC
Trade bans, inflation send food prices soaring around the world
Food prices accounted for about 60% of last year’s increase in inflation in the Middle East and North Africa, with the exception of oil-producing Gulf countries. Food export restrictions aimed at protecting domestic supplies and capping inflation is one reason for the rising cost of food. Food prices had been steadily climbing worldwide because of drought, supply chain issues, and high energy and fertilizer costs. There's concern that the impact of all these factors will lead more countries to resort to food export bans, which are felt globally. Analysts say food export bans are shortsighted because they have a domino effect of driving up prices.
Source:Libya Today
July 25, 2022 22:11 UTC
Libya records 168 new cases of COVID-19
The National Center for Disease Control in Libya (NCDC) reported on Sunday that 168 people tested positive for COVID-19, marking 40 percent of the infection rate. 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 6,431 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
July 25, 2022 19:31 UTC
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AFP Copyright: AFPSupporters of the Tunisian president, Kais Saied, have been celebrating his apparent victory in a referendum on a new constitution which tightens his grip on power. Hundreds took to the streets in Tunis after an exit poll indicated that more than 90% of those who voted backed the president's plans. But turnout was low - about one in four voters took part. The opposition staged a boycott, accusing Mr Saied of taking Tunisia back towards autocracy. Correspondents say the president's popularity appears to have waned since he suspended parliament and sacked the government a year ago.
Source:Libya Today
July 25, 2022 19:06 UTC
Libya Boosts Oil Production to More Than 1 Million Barrels a Day, a Milestone for the ... - Latest Tweet by Bloomberg
Libya boosts oil production to more than 1 million barrels a day, a milestone for the North African country where output had more than halved since mid-April https://t.co/VnUsCqAKRR— Bloomberg (@business) July 25, 2022(SocialLY brings you all the latest breaking news, viral trends and information from social media world, including Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. The above post is embeded directly from the user's social media account and LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body. The views and facts appearing in the social media post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY, also LatestLY does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.)
Source:Libya Today
July 25, 2022 18:08 UTC
Japanese embassy to resume work from Tripoli soon
The Japanese embassy is to resume its work from Tripoli soon. The revelation came during yesterday’s meeting between Libya’s Foreign Minister, Najla Mangoush, and the Japanese Chargé d’Affaires, Masaki Amadera in Tripoli. The Libyan Foreign Ministry reported that Amadera expressed his happiness that the logistical arrangements necessary to resume his work from Tripoli in ”the coming period” are near completion. Amadera stressed the strengthening of cooperation and strategic partnership between the two countries, especially in the technological and economic field with Libya, and invited Minister Mangoush to participate in the 8th Tokyo International Conference on Development, which will be hosted by Tunisia on 27-28 August. The Japanese Chargé d’Affaires stressed the importance of Libya’s participation in this conference, in light of their efforts to strengthen the African Japanese partnership, and to achieve the aspirations of the African peoples for stability and prosperity.
Source:Libya Today
July 25, 2022 16:49 UTC
5+5 JMC to meet in Benghazi on Wednesday, report
The Chief of Staff of forces loyal to the Government of National Unity, Mohamed Haddad, will travel to Benghazi on Wednesday, July 27, to meet his counterpart of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Abdelrazek Nadori, according to Italian news agency Nova. Citing unnamed Libyan sources, Nova reported the two senior military officers will hold an extended meeting in the presence of the members of the 5 + 5 Joint Military Committee from the east and west of the country. According to LNA’s media office, Nadori and the army officers representing LNA in the committee convened a meeting today, July 25, to discuss preparations for the upcoming visit by Hadda and his delegation. The meeting in Benghazi will be the fourth meeting of the military committee. It comes just a week after both sides met in Tripoli to carry forward the efforts of military unification.
Source:Libya Today
July 25, 2022 16:16 UTC