Majority of EU nations want more partnerships to stem migration from countries of origin
FILE - Migrants aboard a rubber boat end up in the water while others cling on to a centifloat before being rescued by a team of the Sea Watch-3, around 35 miles away from Libya, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. A majority of European Union countries are calling for more agreements with countries that people leave or transit to get to Europe, saying that to tackle irregular migration and manage migration movements to the 27-member bloc.
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May 16, 2024 14:46 UTC
South Africa urges UN's top court to order cease-fire in Gaza to shield citizens in Rafah
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — South Africa urged the United Nations’ top court on Thursday to order a cease-fire in Gaza during hearings over emergency measures to halt Israel’s military operation in the enclave’s southern city of Rafah. The court has already found that there is a “real and imminent risk” to the Palestinian people in Gaza by Israel’s military operations. South Africa argues that the military operation has far surpassed justified self-defense. South Africa has to date submitted four requests for the international court to investigate Israel. South Africa initiated proceedings in December 2023 and sees the legal campaign as rooted in issues central to its identity.
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May 16, 2024 13:38 UTC
Libya joins South Africa in lawsuit against Israel at ICJ
Photo taken on Sept. 12, 2019 shows that the United Nations Security Council votes on a draft resolution to renew the mandate of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) at the UN headquarters in New YorkCAIRO - 16 May 2024: Libyan Presidential Council Head Mohamed Younis Al-Menfi has reaffirmed Libya's unwavering support for the Palestinian people in Gaza and across all of Palestine. During his speech at the 33rd regular session of the Arab League Council at the summit level in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Al-Menfi made the following points:Al-Menfi emphasized Libya's steadfast commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause, particularly the plight of the people in Gaza. He reiterated Libya’s strong condemnation of the severe aggression against Gaza, highlighting the mass genocide faced by tens of thousands of Palestinians.Legal Action Against Israel. Al-Menfi announced Libya’s decision to join South Africa in its lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice, demonstrating a unified front in seeking justice for the Palestinian people.
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May 16, 2024 13:30 UTC
Greek defense team says 9 Egyptians accused of causing deadly shipwreck were misidentified as crew
The legal defense team for nine Egyptian men due to go on trial in southern Greece next week accused of causing one of the Mediterranean’s deadliest shipwrecks say they will argue Greece has no jurisdiction in the case
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May 16, 2024 11:15 UTC
As countries tighten anti-gay laws, more and more LGBTQ+ migrants seek safety and asylum in Europe
As countries tighten anti-gay laws, more and more LGBTQ+ migrants seek safety and asylum in EuropeWhile many of the migrants who reach Europe are escaping war, conflict and poverty, an increasing number are fleeing possible prison terms and death sentences because they are gay
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May 16, 2024 10:29 UTC
Training of Trainers for the Primary Health Care sector in Libya
Germany’s GIZ (Libya) announced yesterday that 16 talented Libyan medical doctors recently completed a Master Training Programme. Through this initiative, GIZ Libya in partnership with the UK-based organisation Primary Care International, enhanced the Libyan doctors´ facilitation skills. The goal of this training, kt explained, is to improve the quality of in-service training for primary healthcare professionals. GIZ said the Ministry of Health’s Primary Health Care Institute of Libya (PHCI), initiated the Master Training Programme and highlighted that this transformative training is vital to elevate the quality of services provided at Primary Health Care Centres. This project is supported by the ‘Improving Primary Health Care Provision in Libya’ project implemented by GIZ in cooperation with the Libyan Health Ministry and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
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May 16, 2024 07:44 UTC
Editorial: A case of realpolitik in Libya
Among other subjects, the two discussed security cooperation and training, especially with regard to human trafficking. A day later, Haftar met with Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni. The human smuggling from Libya is attracting migrants from countries as distant as the Asian subcontinent. Instead, the situation in Libya today is playing a significant part in eroding those same values. To deal with Haftar today is to concede that realpolitik and vision were lacking a dozen years ago.
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May 16, 2024 04:51 UTC
Libya: ICC Prosecutor Outlines Roadmap to Complete Libya War Crimes Probe
That "roadmap", Prosecutor Karim Khan explained, details a focused set of activities over the next 18 months and beyond "to significantly expand the impact of our action" in Libya. Mr. Khan emphasized that the roadmap provides tangible and meaningful steps towards justice for Libyan victims, rather than mere rhetoric. ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan briefing the Security Council. Mr. Khan also stressed the necessity of sustained and enhanced cooperation from Libyan authorities and the international community. Not driven by political interestsICC Prosecutor Khan concluded by urging the international community to seize this moment to renew commitment to international criminal justice.
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May 15, 2024 22:15 UTC
Russia & Libya Grill ICC Prosecutor At UN Over Action Against Israel, Cite Putin | 'West's Puppet'
Russia & Libya Grill ICC Prosecutor At UN Over Action Against Israel, Cite Putin | 'West's Puppet'Russia and Libya cornered the ICC prosecutor at the UN Security Council meeting, pushing him to take action against Israeli leaders over Gaza war. “What are you waiting for, Mr. Khan? Don’t you see the threats against civilians, the potential threats against civilians in Rafah and the massacre that would happen at any time?,” Libya’s UN ambassador, Taher El-Sonni, said. Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia called the ICC a politicized “puppet body” controlled by the West. Watch for more details.
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May 15, 2024 21:02 UTC
EUBAM and Libyan law enforcement join forces to strengthen land borders’ management
The European Union Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM) announced today that its Sub-Working Group with Libyan counterparts on Land Border has been officially launched. This collaborative effort, it added, brings together the EUBAM and Libyan Ministries to enhance the management at the Libya-Tunisia border. This will entail EUBAM supplying essential equipment and delivering specialized training for Libyan law enforcement agencies.
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May 15, 2024 17:31 UTC
Italy Is Playing a Very Risky Game in Libya
After cordial discussions, Meloni and Dbeibah signed agreements covering university exchanges, renewable energy projects, shared sea patrols and dozens of other coordination initiatives. For over a decade, in dealing with Libya’s fractured political scene, Rome has struggled to protect what it perceives as existentially crucial interests in the country. Rome’s efforts to navigate the complexities of Libya’s social and political landscape are frequently tripped up by toxic imperial legacies. The mass murder and starvation of hundreds of thousands of Libyans under Mussolini’s fascist regime has never been systematically addressed in wider Italian political debate. Yet despite today’s factional rivalries in Libya, fascist Italy’s acts of genocide there remain embedded in the historical memory of every Libyan community.
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May 15, 2024 13:46 UTC
Libya: UN Envoy Decries Continued Political Stalemate in Libya
UN News: You warned that the renewed scramble for Libya among internal and external players is rendering a solution elusive. At the same time, the war in Sudan has also had an impact over recent months on both the security situation and economic situation. UN News: While the political stalemate in Libya persists, the economic situation is becoming severely strained. Can you tell us more about the security situation there and in Libya in general? Unfortunately, because of the security situation, there is no hope that we can think of this situation improving in the mid-term or even long-term.
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May 15, 2024 12:42 UTC
Libyan Delegation Shines at UN Simulation Conference in Turkey
The Libyan delegation, consisting of students Taha Ragas and Amr Eshkal, made a remarkable participation in the HASALMUN United Nations simulation conference, held at Nisantasi University in Istanbul, Turkey, from May 10th to 12th. In this context, student Taha Ragas managed to convince members of the Economic Committee to adopt a resolution calling for promoting the fair distribution of disputed regional water resources while preserving the environment. Following the conference, the Libyan Consul in Istanbul, Salaheddeen Alkasah, welcomed the participating youth to his office to discuss the conference proceedings. He provided insights into the importance of restoring Libya’s role in foreign policy, emphasizing the significance of youth participation in such global events to enhance their capabilities in international relations and diplomacy. The participation of the Libyan delegation was appreciated by the organizers and other participants, who commended their skills in public speaking, negotiation, and problem-solving.
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May 15, 2024 00:18 UTC
Why Armed Groups Still Dominate Libya, 13 Years Since Fall Of Qaddafi – Analysis
Haftar commands the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, also known as the Libyan National Army. Although multiple armed groups serve under its banner, many operate under their own command structures and engage in their own raids and patrols across eastern Libya. “In today’s Libya, armed groups are the only entities capable of projecting power and maintaining territorial control,” Jalel Harchaoui, an associate fellow at the UK-based Royal United Services Institute, told Arab News. Armed groups in Libya are often accused by the UN and human rights groups of committing war crimes with impunity. “Once corruption is addressed, further steps can be considered.”There are, however, multiple factors behind the Libyan military’s inability to rein in the country’s many armed groups.
Source:Libya Today
May 15, 2024 00:18 UTC