PM Dbeibah orders investigation into killing of senior army officer
Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh has ordered the military prosecutor to launch an urgent investigation into the killing of Brigadier General Ali Ramadan Al-Rayani.
Al-Rayani was shot dead early Sunday after an armed group attacked his home in Khallet Al-Furjan, south of Tripoli, as he returned from dawn prayers.
According to officials, the brigadier general exchanged fire with the attackers, killing two and fatally injuring a third before succumbing to a gunshot wound to the chest.
In a statement posted on social media, Dbeibeh mourned Al-Rayani’s death, describing him as a martyr who "defended the sanctity of his home and family."
Libya and Indonesia sign nine MoUs to boost economic cooperation
Libyan and Indonesian companies signed on Friday, April 25, nine memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries.
The signing ceremony took place as part of Indonesia’s participation in the 51st Tripoli International Fair.
Both sides held a business meeting attended by six Indonesian entrepreneurs affiliated with the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO) and the Indonesian Exporters Association (GPEI) of Central Java together with Libyan entrepreneurs from various sectors.
Al-Hilal and Al-Sweihli top two groups of Libyan Football League
Al-Swehli has taken the lead at the top of Group B in the first phase of the Libyan Premier League playoffs, sharing the position with Al-Ahly Tripoli after the conclusion of the second round of matches.
The tournament’s current top scorer, Ivorian Fily Traoré, led his team Al-Sweihli to a home victory in Misrata, defeating Al-Ittihad 4-1. Traoré scored two goals, extending his lead atop the scorers’ chart with 15 goals.
Libyan court jails 11 bank staff for embezzling millions
Tripoli Criminal Court has sentenced 11 employees of a bank branch in Tripoli to varying prison terms after finding them guilty of embezzling 29 million Libyan dinars from a government-linked account.
The employees, all working at a branch of the National Commercial Bank based in Tripoli Central Hospital, were convicted by the Criminal Court of the Tripoli Court of Appeals.
The funds were allegedly taken from an account designated for certified checks issued through the bank agency.
Higher Education Ministry says UNESCO wants to reopen its office in Tripoli
The UNESCO Regional Director for North Africa, Eric Falt, expressed on Monday the organization's desire to open a UNESCO office in Libya, pointing out the importance of permanent and direct communication in order to overcome all difficulties to complete stalled and future projects, according to a statement by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Al-Sayeh: Over 4.000 cancer patients have recovered thanks to Libyan medics
The Head of Libya’s National Anti-Cancer Authority, Haidar Al-Sayah, revealed that over 4,000 patients have fully recovered from cancer thanks to Libyan medical efforts.
In a speech published by the Libyan International Conference on Oncology and Radiotherapy, Al-Sayah said that more than 4,000 scans were conducted in the country over the past year.
The epic of the upcoming political process
UN envoy Hannah Tetteh has announced during her first briefing to the UN Security Council that the legal committee tasked by the United Nations with developing legal proposals and options to resolve the political crisis will complete its work before the end of this month. The mission will evaluate these options as the basis for the political process.
Tetteh did not reveal any details about this political process, its stages, or its stakeholders. This is likely to be presented first to the permanent members of the Security Council, and await their comments and demands to ensure their support when it begins implementation.
Man sentenced to 7 years in prison for importing alcohol-making equipment from Poland
The Tripoli Criminal Court has sentenced a defendant to 7 years in prison for importing equipment for the production of alcoholic beverages from Poland.
Al-Asabaa Municipality honors Support and Backup Team after fighting fires
The Al-Asabaa Municipal Council honored the Support and Backup Team of the National Safety Authority during a ceremony held on Saturday at the municipality headquarters.
Workshop held to localize oncology treatment in Benghazi
The Benghazi Medical Center has organized a specialized workshop as part of the Oncology Treatment Localization Project, with the participation of a senior Egyptian medic
48 Egyptian migrants deported from Libya
The Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency announced on Saturday the deportation of 48 irregular migrants of Egyptian nationality.
Libya reaffirms support for Syria’s sovereignty at UN meeting
Libya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Taher El-Sonni, has reaffirmed Libya’s full support for Syria and its people despite the current circumstances.
Libya offers condolences to Iran following Bandar Abbas explosion
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has expressed its condolences to the government and people of Iran after an explosion at the port of Bandar
Libyan Chief of Staff, French ambassador discuss military cooperation
Libya’s Chief of the General Staff, Mohamed Al-Haddad, met with France’s Ambassador to Libya, Mostafa Mihraje, to discuss military cooperation and efforts to unify Libya’
Oil minister meets ExxonMobil delegation to boost partnership
Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Rajab Abdulsadiq, met with a delegation from ExxonMobil on Saturday to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two sides.
Prosecutors complete advanced anti-corruption training course in France
The Criminal Research and Training Center of the Public Prosecution has announced that eight prosecutors have completed an advanced training course in France on the preve
Niger's Interior Minister attacks Libya over "migrant overcrowding" near the border
Niger's Interior Minister, General Mohamed Toumba, has criticized the deportation of irregular migrants from Libya to his country.
