Rights groups launch initiative for independent international investigation in Derna
Four human rights organizations: Mudafea (Defender) for Human Rights, Tahara, Libyan Crime Watch, and Lawyers for Justice, called for the establishment of an independent international investigation mechanism to probe the responsibility of the state and its institutions and to identify those responsible for the disaster of the collapse of the two dams in the city of Derna, urging for bringing the ones accountable to justice and giving compensations for the victims.
Al-Huweij announces housing initiative for surviving families in floods-ravaged areas
The Minister of Economy and Trade Mohammed Al-Huweij launched Tuesday an initiative to house families who survived the floods that swept away parts of the city of Derna and its surrounding areas on September 10 and 11, directing the opening of a bank account for the initiative.
Abu Salim gets import win against Ugandan KCCA FC
Abu Salim team bagged an important win against Ugandan KCCA FC 3-1 in the first leg of the round of 32 of the CAF African Confederation Cup in Tunisia on Sunday.
Abu Salim scored two goals within seven minutes of the first half of the match, as Al-Muatasem Bushnaf opened the score in the 26th minute, and seven minutes later Abdel Moneim Okasha scored the second. Afterwards, Hossam Al-Abani made it 3-0 at the start of the second half, before KCCA FC reduced the deficit in the 75th minute.
Libya among countries with highest water intake
Libya has the highest rate of water consumption in the Arab region and the world, estimated at 2,392 litres per capita per day, a recent UN publication reveals.
According to the bulletin, Libya consumes more than 80% of its renewable water resources despite being one of the most threatened countries in the world by water stress.
"Libya uses three times the average per capita consumption in the Arab world," the circular states.
Education Ministry says operating budget for schools has reached 85 million dinars
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education, Masouda Al-Aswad, said that the operating budget of educational institutions for the new academic year amounted to about 85 million dinars.
Masouda told the government's media platform Hakomitna that the distribution was according to the number of students in each area, indicating that 80% of the schools fulfilled the data and were ready to spend their budget, and that the schools located in 45 areas out of 90 had bank accounts that received their checks.
WHO says hasn't received enough support to help about 250.000 in Libya's disaster areas
The Regional Director of the World Health Organization, Ahmed Al-Mandhari, appealed to supporters and partners to provide the necessary financial resources to deal with the areas affected by the floods in Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar, especially in Derna, pointing out that they were unable to obtain sufficient support and appropriate funding to help about 250,000 people in those areas despite the urgent call for relief response.
Dr. Mohamed Al-Mashay and the GECOL Blue Army: A Self-Reliant Force in Libya's Time of Crisis
In an era where crisis response often relies on external aid, Dr. Mohamed Al-Mashay and the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL), known as the "Blue Army," are setting a new standard for self-reliance and efficiency. This article shines a spotlight on Dr. Mohamed Al-Mashay's leadership and the tireless efforts of the Blue Army, particularly in the eastern city of Derna, which has been devastated by conflict and natural disasters.
The Crisis: Unprecedented Flooding in Eastern Libya
Libyan Government of National Unity condemns Houthis attack on Bahraini soldiers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of National Unity (GNU) condemned what it described as "the treacherous terrorist attack against Bahraini Defense Force
Dbeibah orders immediate maintenance of schools in flood-hit areas
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has issued a directive to commence the immediate maintenance of schools in the Jabal Al-Akhdar region, which suffered flash floods on S
US envoy to Libya: Effective response efforts to flood disaster must be consolidated
The US envoy to Libya, Richard Norland, has stressed that now the focus must be on how best to consolidate Libyan efforts toward an effective, unified response to the flo
622 tons of UAE aid arrived in Libya
UAE Assistant Foreign Minister Sultan Al-Shamsi announced that his country has provided 622 tons of relief aid to Libya, benefited 6,386 families in Libya, since Septembe
Audit Bureau prepares plan to monitor reconstruction of affected areas
The head of the Audit Bureau, Khaled Shakshak, has stated that they are seeking to develop a solid plan to monitor the reconstruction programs of the areas affected by St
Number of deaths in Derna reached 4,029, Al-Mismari says
The spokesman for Haftar’s forces Ahmed Al-Mismari has announced that the number of victims of Storm Daniel in Derna reached 4,029.
Dbeibah, Bathily review global efforts to address situation in flood-hit areas
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah received on Monday the UN Envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, to discuss the coordination of international efforts to address the situat
HCS head hails Italy for supporting Libya after floods
The Head of the High Council of State (HCS), Mohamed Takala, received on Monday the Italian Ambassador to Libya, Gianluca Alberini.
Libya, Sudan discuss cultural cooperation
The Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Mabrouka Toghi, has received Ambassador Ibrahim Ahmed of Sudan at her office in Tripoli.
French field hospital in Derna received 567 cases
The French ambassador to Libya, Mustafa Mihraje, has confirmed that the French field hospital in Derna received 567 injured and sick people, including 340 men, 227 women,
