He called for solidarity with the people of the two countries and spoke of the tragedy of people looking desperately for their loved ones for days on end. In Libya, “some have lost 50 or more family members”, he said. Immediate deployment Asked whether the UN was “ready” when disaster struck, Mr. Griffiths answered: “unequivocally,…
More than 5,000 people have reportedly died, many of them residents of Derna, which was struck by a torrent of water from two dams which burst, sweeping away whole neighbourhoods of the port city. “Search and rescue operations are actively underway, led by national agencies, military, the Libyan Red Crescent and local volunteers”, said a statement…
An estimated 3,000 people have died and up to 10,000 people have been reported missing in the massive floods triggered by Hurricane Daniel, which overwhelmed the eastern parts of the country at the weekend, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said. We stand in solidarity with Libya: Guterres In a…
Libyan Foreign Minister had a secret meeting in Italy, Israeli Foreign Minister: Photo: Social Media Tripoli: Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Manqoosh was suspended for meeting with his Israeli counterpart. According to foreign media, the Prime Minister of Libya has suspended Foreign Minister Najla Manqoosh after the disclosure of his meeting with the Foreign Minister of…
At least 55 people were reported killed and over 100 injured – including civilians – in fighting between the Deterrence Apparatus for Combatting Organized Crime and Terrorism (DACOT) and the 444 Brigade, on 14 and 15 August, the head of the UN political mission in Libya, UNSMIL, told the Security Council. Lack of command and…
Under the policy, all women and girls are mandated to fill out a detailed form providing personal information, reasons and previous history of traveling without a male guardian. Those who refuse to complete or submit the form are denied exit. “Not only is this policy discriminatory, but it also restricts the freedom of movement of…
Abdoulaye Bathily, briefed the Security Council and acknowledged the recent efforts of the so-called “6+6” Committee working towards new elections, as an important step forward, though insufficient to resolve the most contested issues. He said the lack of agreement over eligibility criteria for the presidential poll, the link between that and parliamentary elections, and the issue…
To date, four warrants have been issued and two others are in the application process, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan said, highlighting this key step as recognizing the rights of victims to justice. “If this Council’s referrals are to be vindicated, it requires everyone to step up,” he said. “Partnerships are key to justice.” The Council…
57 people drowned after two migrant boats sank off the coast of Libya. At least 57 people died after two boats capsized in two different locations in the Mediterranean Sea, rescue workers said, according to the Lebanese Coast Guard. The coast guard officer said that the bodies of 11 people, including a child, have been…
File photo 57 people died after two migrant boats sank in the coastal area of Libya. The migrants in the boats are said to be from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Syria and Tunisia. According to the Lebanese Coast Guard, 57 migrants died after the boats sank, and the bodies of 11 people, including a child, have…
