Militia clashes rock western Libyan town. At least 1 civilian was killed, officials say
CAIRO — Clashes between government-allied militias rocked a coastal town in western Libya, trapping families inside their homes and forcing the closure of schools Saturday, officials said. Militia clashes rock western Libyan town. At least 1 civilian was killed, officials sayThe latest bout of violence in the chaos-stricken Mediterranean nation broke out early Saturday in the town of Zawiya, 40 kilometers west of the capital Tripoli, health officials said. In August last year, a 24-hour period of fighting between rival militias in Tripoli killed at least 45 people. Benghazi is the stronghold of Hifter's forces, which control eastern and southern Libya, and back Hammad’s government.
Source:Libya Today
May 19, 2024 00:24 UTC
1 killed, 6 injured in clashes in western Libya, says Libyan TV channel
At least one person was killed and six injured when fierce clashes broke out Saturday in the city of Zawiya in western Libya, prompting calls for a cease-fire to rescue families trapped in the conflict area, a Libyan TV channel said. Ali Ahneesh, head of the Red Crescent branch in Zawiya, told the Istanbul-based Libya Alahrar TV channel that 10 families had been evacuated, and called for "a cease-fire to evacuate families stuck in the areas where the clashes have taken place." Red Crescent volunteers had been receiving calls from families in the conflict area asking to be evacuated, he said. "The clashes in the morning were fierce, and the casualties are one killed and six injured," Tripoli-based Ambulance and Emergency Services spokesperson Osama Ali told the TV channel. Zawiya has witnessed repeated armed clashes that have at times forced the closure of the coastal road to the border with Tunisia.
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May 18, 2024 19:19 UTC
One killed, six injured in clashes in western Libyan city, TV channel says
At least one person was killed and six injured when fierce clashes broke out on Saturday in the city of Zawiya in western Libya, prompting calls for a ceasefire to rescue families trapped in the conflict area, a Libyan TV channel said. Ali Ahneesh, head of the Red Crescent branch in Zawiya, told the Istanbul-based Libya Alahrar TV channel that 10 families had been evacuated, and called for “a ceasefire to evacuate families stuck in the areas where the clashes have taken place." Reports of unrest in the city were circulated on the internet with unverified footage of gunmen exchanging fire. Imad Ammar, a member of Zawiya's elders and notables council, said the fighting appeared to involve individuals rather than armed groups. There is calm now, but the security and government authorities must use all their power to end this conflict," said Ammar.
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May 18, 2024 18:11 UTC
Turkey Welcomes Palestinian, Sri Lankan, Yemeni, Indian, and Libyan Citizens with Effortless Visa Process
Ankara, Turkey, 18th May 2024, In a bid to foster cultural exchange and promote tourism, Turkey announces a streamlined visa process for citizens of Palestine, Sri Lanka, Yemen, India, and Libya. TURKEY VISA FROM PALESTINETURKEY VISA FROM SRI LANKATURKEY VISA FROM YEMENTurkey Visa for Indian CitizensTURKEY VISA FROM LIBYA“We believe in breaking barriers and fostering connections through travel,” remarks a spokesperson from Visa-Turkey.org. Now, citizens of these nations can fulfill their wanderlust with unparalleled ease, as Visa-Turkey.org facilitates a swift and straightforward visa application process. Embark on a journey of discovery, cultural immersion, and boundless adventure with Turkey’s effortless visa process for citizens of Palestine, Sri Lanka, Yemen, India, and Libya. About Visa-Turkey.org:Visa-Turkey.org is a leading online platform dedicated to simplifying the visa application process for travelers to Turkey.
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May 18, 2024 14:42 UTC
Taxes can now be paid through e-payments: Finance Ministry
The Tripoli based Finance Ministry of Finance announced last Thursday (16 May) that to facilitate the tax payment process for citizens, Minister of Finance Khaled Al-Mabrouk has adopt the electronic payment method for collecting income tax. The Ministry said he directed his instructions to the Tax Authority to prepare the necessary infrastructure to activate the electronic payment system in safe ways in accordance with the controls of the Central Bank of Libya.
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May 18, 2024 10:06 UTC
Workshop on ‘‘Regulating the Legal and Banking Framework’’ in Libya issues final recommendations
The final recommendations of the workshop on ‘‘Regulating the Legal and Banking Framework with the Participation of the Private Sector and International and Local Financing Institutions’’ held in Tripoli from 14 to 16 May were issued yesterday. Third – Review and update the legal framework and amend project legislation, administrative systems and procedures in force in charge of working requirements at the national and international levels. Fifth – Bridges of communication with regional and international funding institutions, especially those Libya is a member of, and invite to work in the Libyan market and increase financial allocations finance industrial projects in Libya. Sixth – Activating the work of the Real Estate Registry and reviewing the organized real estate legislation that allows registering real estate guarantees. Eighth – Providing the necessary incentives and guarantees and simplifying procedures for transferring funds, investments and loans granted by regional and international financing institutions and ensuring their retrieval and re-transfer abroad in the same form received.
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May 18, 2024 09:46 UTC
Libya's eastern government investigating disappearance of lawmaker
(Reuters) - Libya's eastern-based authorities are investigating the disappearance of a member of parliament, the region's interior ministry said, and it did not believe he had been killed. "The ministry of interior also strongly denies the news being circulated about his (Aldrasi's) killing," the statement said. In July 2019, HoR member Siham Sergewa and her husband were abducted from their home in Benghazi. Benghazi, Libya's second largest city, is home to the HoR and Hamad's government, which is allied to the Libyan National Army of military commander Khalifa Haftar. The HoR was elected in 2014 when Libya divided following a civil war between rival administrations in the east and west.
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May 18, 2024 09:14 UTC
Libya's Berniq Airways buys six Airbus aircraft
FILE PHOTO: Airbus logo at the Airbus facility in Saint-NazaireBENGHAZI (Reuters) - Libya's Berniq Airways said on Friday it has signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase six A320neo and A321neo aircraft. Berniq did not disclose the cost or a timeline for delivery. Berniq is headquartered in Libya's second-largest city, Benghazi. ADVERTISEMENTIt operates domestic flights from Benghazi to Labraq in the east, and to Tripoli, Misrata and Zintan in the west. The war caused damage to up to 20 aircraft, including Airbus models, at Tripoli International Airport in 2014.
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May 17, 2024 22:14 UTC
First batch of trees for Tripoli’s one million tree planting project arrive – over 45,000 trees planted in 16 months
The Tripoli Public Services Company announced the last Tuesday (14 May) the arrival of the first batch of trees that are part of the one million tree planting project in greater Tripoli. The project comes after the signing of a sponsorship contract between the Tripoli Public Services Company and the Oil Investment Company, Oilinvest, for a reforestation and carbon capture project in Libya. The Tripoli Public Services Company said the first batch of trees have been transferred to its nurseries to begin planting work. More than 45,000 trees planted inside Tripoli in 16 monthsThe Tripoli Public Services Company also revealed that since 2023, and over a period of 16 months, it has planted more than 45 thousand trees inside Tripoli. Three illegal tree fellers detained in east – cut trees used for charcoal (libyaherald.com)NOC continues its initiative to plant one million trees to reduce carbon emissions (libyaherald.com)NOC starts first phase of its campaign to plant a million trees (libyaherald.com)At COP28, NOC launches ambitious ‘Think Tomorrow’ environmental initiative (libyaherald.com)Oilinvest launches one million tree forestation initiative in Libya for Greenhouse Gas Removal (libyaherald.com)Ministry of Planning confirms development of integrated plan to plant 100 million trees by 2030 (libyaherald.com)The 2023-24 tree planting season launched to activate the 100 million trees by 2030 initiative (libyaherald.com)Tree-planting campaign launched in Sirte (libyaherald.com)Gharian to plant one million olive trees and 500k almond trees (libyaherald.com)Libya aims to plant 20 million olive trees through private sector (libyaherald.com)
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May 17, 2024 11:04 UTC
The US State Department to Nova: "Russia uses Libya as a platform to destabilize the Sahel and Africa"
The group's mercenaries Wagner “they have not only destabilized Libya”, but have also used the country as “a platform to destabilize the Sahel region and the African continent”. According to “All Eyes On Wagner,” several Russian servicemen have been transferred to Libya since the beginning of the year under the cover of a paramilitary organization. The latter information confirms what has been reported several times by "Agenzia Nova" in recent weeks. A US Department of Defense official told Nova that the numbers reported by the investigation regarding the Russian military presence in the country are "broadly in line with estimates from the United States Africa Command (Africom)." The Wagner group, he added, has used Libya as a “logistical hub for its operations in Africa, and now it is likely that Russia will do the same."
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May 17, 2024 10:39 UTC
Two Libyan olive oil brands win gold at Geneva’s European International Olive Oil Competition (EIOOC) 2024
Two Libyan olive oil brands won gold at Geneve’s European International Olive Oil Competition (EIOOC) 2024. Al-Ajnaf Olive Press won gold and best in its class while Lamin Olive Press also won gold. The organisers commented that ‘‘Your victory in this prestigious competition is a testament to your commitment to producing world-class Libyan olive oil. Keep up the excellent work, and we look forward to celebrating your continued successes in the future!’’Advancing the diversification of Libya’s economy through planting high density olive trees for olive oil production (libyaherald.com)Libyan winners of Japanese and Norwegian international olive oil competitions honoured (libyaherald.com)Libyan olive oils win three prizes at the Japan Olive Oil Prize 2023 (libyaherald.com)An olive oil industry can diversify the economy and earn foreign currency: Head of SME programme (libyaherald.com)First National Olive Oil Prize launched (libyaherald.com)Libyan olive oil from Gharian wins two international prizes during May (libyaherald.com)Libya’s Libico olive oil from Gharian wins another international prize (libyaherald.com)Libyan olive oils win prizes at Berlin awards – plans to increase production | (libyaherald.com)Libico olive oil exported to Italy | (libyaherald.com)Libyan Export Promotion Centre discusses with Italian Chamber export of olive oil, dates and tuna to Italy and Europe | (libyaherald.com)Libya organizes non-oil exports conference – Tripoli, 16-17 March | (libyaherald.com)Libya considering allowing fish exports to EU | (libyaherald.com)Libyan dates exported to Morocco through Benghazi port | (libyaherald.com)Libya takes first steps towards exporting fish to Europe | (libyaherald.com)Oil and olive oil fair opens in Tripoli | (libyaherald.com)Never mind the oil, what about the olive oil? | (libyaherald.com)Eighth Libyan Dates and Associated Industries exhibition opens in Tripoli | (libyaherald.com)
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May 17, 2024 00:03 UTC
Bahrain Declaration calls for deployment of UN peacekeeping forces in Palestinian
CAIRO – 16 May 2024: The Bahrain Declaration, issued at the conclusion of the 33rd Arab States Council Summit here Thursday, called for deploying UN peacekeeping forces in the occupied Palestinian territories until the two-state solution is implemented. In the declaration, the Arab leaders renewed their categorical rejection of any attempts to forcibly displace the Palestinian people from their land in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. They called on Israel in this regard to withdraw from Rafah to ensure safe humanitarian aid access. 2254, and in a way that preserves Syria’s security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, fulfills the aspirations of its people, rids it of terrorism, and provides the environment necessary for the dignified, safe, and voluntary return of refugees. "We reject interference in Syria's internal affairs, and any attempts to bring about demographic changes there," they stressed.
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May 16, 2024 20:05 UTC
Organised and scheduled B2B meetings will be held throughout the 50th Tripoli International Fair
Organisers of the 50th Tripoli International Fair reported that productive meetings between businessmen and investors took place on Wednesday (15 to 21 May). These important B2B sessions, it added, held alongside the exhibition, facilitated discussions on enhancing economic growth. The meetings were conducted at the historical reception hall within the premises of the Tripoli International Fair. Alongside these details, a schedule outlining upcoming meetings is published, inviting all interested parties to participate and contribute to enriching these engagements. 300 companies exhibiting at 50th Tripoli International Fair (libyaherald.com)
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May 16, 2024 18:47 UTC
Marshal Haftar Hails ‘Dignity’ Victory, Vows Democratic Future on 10th Anniversary
In a fiery speech during a military parade marking the 10th anniversary of the Dignity Operation, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, Supreme Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA) issued defiant vows and called on Libyan patriots to unite behind a democratic vision for the country’s future. Addressing the crowd in Benghazi, Marshal Haftar declared it a source of “pride and honor” to celebrate the anniversary of the Dignity Battle, in which the LNA gained victory over terrorism and extremism. “The future opened its doors and Libya breathed peace after terrorism nearly turned its rivers and valleys into bloodstreams,” the military commander said. “The Libyan people will remain stronger than all seditions, fraternizing and reconciling, without interference from any party claiming to reconcile between its people,” he declared defiantly. The speech capped off the military parade and anniversary commemorating a decade since Haftar’s Dignity campaign aimed at purging extremists from Benghazi and other regions.
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May 16, 2024 17:54 UTC
Oil workers join strike in Libya's Benghazi over security
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Oil company workers in Benghazi, eastern Libya, will join a strike of civil servants and private companies on Tuesday to protest against a deteriorating security situation in the port city, an oil official said. Civilian servants and staff at some private firms went on strike on Tuesday to demand all militias to leave Benghazi, Libya's second largest city. "Staff in the oil sector in Benghazi... will join the civil obedience starting today," said Saad Fakhri, deputy head of Libya's union of oil workers. The strike would affect administrative workers in firms such as Arabian Gulf Co and Ras Lanuf Oil and Gas Processing Company, two subsidies of state National Oil Corp (NOC), he said. Stability in eastern Libya is key for oil supplies because about 60 percent of Libya's oil production comes from the region.
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May 16, 2024 15:55 UTC