UNSMIL urges Libyan authorities to end arbitrary detentions
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has voiced concern over the continuing crackdown on civic space, saying that arbitrary detentions create a climate of fear across Libya, undermining the free and open space required for political dialogue, rights-based reconciliation, and inclusive and transparent elections.
The UN envoy Abdoulaye Bathily said in a statement published by UNSMIL to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that a thriving civic space where Libyans engage through dialogue, dissent, and mutual understanding is critical for the political process.
Former Undersecretary of Oil slams upcoming deal to be signed by Libyan NOC
The former Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil and Gas and Chairman of the Technical Committee for Discovered and Undeveloped Fields, Refat Al-Abbar, commented on news circulating within the oil sector regarding the National Oil Corporation's (NOC) seeking to sign an agreement with a foreign consortium to develop Al-Hamada gas field (NC7) in exchange for a 40% share for those companies.
Abu Salim secures historic win at CAF Confederation Cup
Abu Salim football team won 1-0 against the Angolan Sagrada Esperança team at 19 May 1956 Stadium in Algeria on Sunday evening in the second round of the second group of the CAF Confederation Cup.
The only goal of the match was scored by Abdelmonem Okasha. With this result, Abu Salim won its first match in the group stage, bringing the team’s tally to three points from two matches.
Farmers in flood-hit areas left without government support
The head of the Syndicate of Veterinary Medical Professions in Al-Marj City, Marwan Al-Asbli, has expressed concern over the considerable damage to agricultural land due to the floodings caused by Storm Daniel, which hit northeastern Libya in September.
"Vast areas estimated at 2,500 hectares, which remain submerged in water, has resulted in the loss of many farmers' livestock, the official told the Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed newspaper.
Education Ministry allows monitors to decide on classes suspension over weather conditions
The Minister of Education of the Government of National Unity (GNU), Mousa Al-Magaryef, decided to grant municipal education monitors the chance to decide to halt classes next Sunday in order to preserve the safety of students, teachers, and workers in the sector due to weather fluctuations.
The National Center of Meteorology expects the northern regions to be affected by unstable weather conditions accompanied by heavy rain early next week.
Misrata reopens health complex after a decade-long wait
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah attended a ceremony on Saturday to mark the reopening of the Misrata Golden Clinic Complex after undergoing maintenance work.
In his address, the PM deemed the development a crucial step towards
reforming the "dilapidated" health sector, noting that 27 health facilities have been developed across various cities, including new sections and intensive care rooms.
The Misrata Golden Clinic Complex had been out of operation for over a decade, but now it has been restored with all its historical significance, the Dbeibah said.
Chapters of the great epic in Gaza
The victory of the resistance in Gaza has become an unquestionable reality, except for those with little knowledge of liberation wars and their high cost, or those small groups scattered here and there, who could only see through the eyes of their rulers, and subduing religion to serve them, with no wisdom or use of reason.
Libya exports propylene gas from Ras Lanuf oil port to China
Ras Lanuf Oil Port received Friday morning the tanker “Kalolimnos”, which will be shipped with an amount of 6,600 MT of propylene gas, and this shipment will be heading t
Misrata hosts African Junior Volleyball Championship
The city of Misrata is preparing to host the first African Volleyball U-17 Championship, from 10 to 20 December 2023.
Tripoli’s Hai Andalus Municipality dispatches medical convoy to Gaza
Hai Andalus Municipality in Tripoli launched Friday a media campaign to publicize the Gaza medical convoy, “Palestine is Our Cause.”
MMRA announces temporary suspension of water to east Benghazi
The Man-Made River Authority (MMRA) said on Friday that it would suspend water supplies to areas east of Benghazi on Sunday and Monday.
Takala reviews political track with Moroccan FM
The Head of the High Council of State (HCS), Mohamed Takala, on Thursday held talks with the Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Rabat.
Libya welcomes Denmark's move to prohibit burning of the Qur’an
Libya's Foreign Ministry has welcomed Denmark’s move to issue a law prohibiting inappropriate treatment of religious texts.
Dbeibah discusses cooperation with Malaysian delegation
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah received on Thursday representatives of the Malaysian Advisory Council, including its executive director Hassan Mad.
UNSMIL organizes workshop on safety when handling weapons
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) held a workshop on “safety and security when handling weapons and ammunition” during the period November 28 to 30 in
Libya calls for EU support to protect its borders and combat illegal immigration
The Ministry of Interior has called on the European Union to urgently support the Libyan state to secure its southern borders and to support the anti-illegal immigration
Spain's Repsol to begin exploratory drilling in Murzuq Basin next April
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) has confirmed the return of the Spanish company Repsol to begin exploratory drilling activity in the contract area in the Murzuq Basin
