Libyans want an end to country's divisions and feuding politicians to hold elections, UN envoy says
In this photo released by the United Nations, Stephanie Koury, on screen, Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs for Libya, briefs the Security Council on the situation in Libya, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at U.N. headquarters. Koury said Libyans from rival regions and all walks of life are fed up with the country’s divisions and want political players to end their years-long impasse and agree to hold national elections, a key step to peace in the oil-rich north African country.
Source:Libya Today
June 20, 2024 00:00 UTC
UN 'deeply concerned' about human rights violation reports across Libya
The deputy head of the UN Support Mission in Libya, Stephanie Koury, emphasized Wednesday the "determination and unity" of the Libyan people while expressing concern about reports of human rights violations. Koury, who is currently acting UN envoy for Libya after Abdoulaye Bathily announced his resignation in April, briefed the Security Council on the situation in Libya. She told Council members about her engagement in extensive consultations across Libya and insights into an inclusive political process. He criticized the international community for its inability to implement resolutions and hold accountable those who perpetuate instability in Libya. Let us take the path and pave the road towards the future we want as Libyans," he stressed.
Source:Libya Today
June 19, 2024 23:31 UTC
Libyans Overwhelmingly Want Political Agreement, Credible Elections ‘to Restore Legitimacy to All Institutions’, Briefer Tells Security Council
He called on all stakeholders to engage in UNSMIL’s mediation efforts and move from entrenched positions to facilitate national elections. Libyans are calling for a national political solution and local elections. She highlighted that in June the High National Elections Commission opened voter registration for municipal elections in 60 municipalities, with over 30,000 people registering so far. All stakeholders must engage in UNSMIL’s mediation efforts and move from entrenched positions to facilitate national elections. She welcomed progress towards local elections, urging authorities to facilitate the High National Elections Commission’s work, and hoped to see presidential and parliamentary elections follow.
Source:Libya Today
June 19, 2024 21:31 UTC
MIL-OSI Video: Libya, Haiti, Air pollution & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (19 June 2024)
Source: United Nations (Video News)[embedded content]Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. This is in stark contrast to six weeks ago, when Rafah hosted 1.4 million displaced before the Israeli evacuation orders and military operations. UNRWA also tells us that for more than 8 months now, 625,000 children have been out of school because of the hostilities. SECURITY COUNCILAs you know, yesterday afternoon, the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, briefed the Security Council on Ukraine. DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERALThis morning, the Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed spoke at the General Assembly Annual Review of HIV/AIDS on behalf of the Secretary-General.
Source:Libya Today
June 19, 2024 19:37 UTC
Libya On The Rise: Slowly, Surely Coming Back
Regarding elections Koury met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives Aqila Saleh to discuss a vision for Libya going forward that includes resolving the political crisis. To that they agreed its necessary to create favorable conditions for holding free and fair elections that all Libyans can support. Municipal elections are coming up and the Chairman of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), Emad Al-Sayeh met with Koury and her delegation. Under discussion were procedures related to preparing for the municipal elections to be announced at the beginning of July. Under review were challenges facing the support project managed by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Libya.
Source:Libya Today
June 19, 2024 18:47 UTC
12 perish, including Pakistanis, as migrant boats sink off Italian coast
ROME: At least 12 dead including Pakistani immigrants when two boats sink near the Italian water territory. According to several sources the boats were carrying several dozen immigrants heading towards Europe via Italian coast. German aid group RESQSHIP, which operates the Nadir rescue boat, said it picked up 51 people from a sinking wooden boat, including two who were unconscious, and found 10 bodies trapped in the lower deck of the vessel. Survivors were handed over to the Italian coastguard and taken ashore on Monday morning, while the Nadir was making its way to the Italian island of Lampedusa, towing the wooden boat with the deceased, the charity said. They left from Turkey eight days ago and had taken in water for three or four days.
Source:Libya Today
June 19, 2024 16:16 UTC
Smuggler paradise on Tunisia-Libya border hurts as closure strangles trade
The people of Ben Guerdane survived off the Ras Jadir border crossing. The nearby Tunisian border crossing with Libya remains closed, as it has been since late March violence on the Libyan side of the border. Controlling Ras Jedir would be significant for any of the factions or armed groups competing for power in Libya. “On a bad day, anywhere up to 300 trucks, 5,000 cars and 10,000 people can cross the border at Ras Jedir. “The recent attempt by the Dbeiba government and its Ministry of Interior to seize the border crossing was at best weak and clumsy,” he said.
Source:Libya Today
June 19, 2024 14:16 UTC
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Source:Libya Today
June 18, 2024 15:31 UTC
Libya: two Russian military ships on a "courtesy visit" to Tobruk
Two military ships of the Russian Federation, escorted by two submarines, made an official stop at the Tobruk naval base in Cyrenaica, the eastern region of Libya, in recent hours. Rumors have been circulating for some time about Russia's intention to open a naval base in the Cyrenaica city. “Aganin also said that the West wrongly accuses Moscow of military expansion in eastern Libya only to justify its own military presence in Libya and other countries. If the Russian military continues to regularly conduct naval activities via Tobruk, over time it will eventually be reduced to a Russian naval base. According to Profazio, the courtesy visit of the Russian military ships "confirms the trend already visible since April, when there had already been an arrival by Russian military ships in Tobruk".
Source:Libya Today
June 18, 2024 11:28 UTC
11 dead in two shipwrecks off coast of southern Italy
At least 11 people have died and more than 60 are missing as a result of two shipwrecks off the coast of southern Italy, rescuers say. The boats were carrying migrants who had set off from Libya and Turkey, UN agencies said. Survivors of the shipwreck near Lampedusa were handed over to the Italian coastguard and taken ashore on Monday morning, while the deceased were being towed to the island, according to RESQSHIP. The other shipwreck was located about 125 miles off the coast of Calabria in southern Italy, the agencies said. More than 23,500 migrants have died or gone missing in its waters since 2014, according to UN data.
Source:Libya Today
June 18, 2024 07:57 UTC
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Source:Libya Today
June 17, 2024 23:34 UTC
Once Fruitful, Libyan Village Suffers Climate Crisis
In the Libyan village of Kabaw in the Nafusa Mountains, M'hamed Maakaf waters an ailing fig tree as climate change pushes villagers to forsake lands and livestock. Kabaw, like many villages in the Nafusa Mountains, is primarily inhabited by Amazigh people, a non-Arab minority. A tanker delivers water drawn from a well, to an inhabitant of the Libyan village of Kabao in the Nafusa mountains on May 26, 2024. Sheep graze in an arid field in the Libyan village of Kabao in the Nafusa mountains on May 26, 2024. "Water scarcity is one of the greatest emerging threats facing Libya," the UN Development Program said in a study.
Source:Libya Today
June 17, 2024 20:08 UTC
Editorial: Boost for India’s image
Editorial: Boost for India’s imageG7’s commitment to promote India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor is a major diplomatic victoryBy Telangana Today Published Date - 17 June 2024, 11:49 PMPrime Minister Narendra Modi in a group picture with G7 leaders and other participants during the outreach session of 50th G7 Summit, in Apulia on Friday. The biggest takeaway from the just-concluded G7 summit in Italy has been the endorsement of India’s growing stature and influence in global affairs. Though the IMEC’s progress has been hindered by the ongoing turbulence in West Asia, the endorsement at the G7 summit would undoubtedly serve as a big booster. The key among them is that it breaks Pakistan’s veto over India’s overland connectivity to the West. But Islamabad was adamant in its refusal to let India gain access to land-locked Afghanistan and Central Asia.
Source:Libya Today
June 17, 2024 19:18 UTC
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June 17, 2024 19:03 UTC
Muslims in Asia celebrate Eid al-Adha with sacrifice festival and traditional feast
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Muslims in Asia on Monday celebrated Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, with food and prayers for people in Gaza suffering from the Israel-Hamas war . JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Muslims in Asia on Monday celebrated Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, with food and prayers for people in Gaza suffering from the Israel-Hamas war. Although Indonesia has more Muslims than any other country in the world, its traditions to mark Eid al-Adha have been influenced by other religions. Eid al-Adha commemorates the Quranic tale of Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice Ismail as an act of obedience to God. The world should be a bridge to the eternal land.”Muslims in India, where they comprise 14% of the population, celebrated Eid al-Adha on Monday across the country.
Source:Libya Today
June 17, 2024 18:22 UTC