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UNSMIL launches LPDF’s Advisory Committee

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The Acting Special Representative of the Secretary General, Stephanie Williams, announced Saturday launching the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum’s (LPDF) Advisory Committee, adding that the UNSMIL had received a total of 28 nominations from the LPDF, commending the enthusiasm demonstrated by the LPDF members in the nomination process. 

UNSMIL said that in line with the LPDF’s core principle of inclusivity, it had expanded the membership of the Advisory Committee to 18 members to ensure broad geographical and political diversity as well as the participation of women, youth, and cultural components.

It stressed that the national elections date of December 24, 2021 remains a sine qua non for UNSMIL, a guiding principle and unrenounceable goal.

Libyans start using the new exchange rate

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The Central Bank of Libya on Sunday introduced a new unified exchange rate agreed last month after years of division between rival branches based on opposing sides of the front line.

As part of the change, the internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli suspended a fee on foreign currency transactions that it introduced two years ago to bring the official rate closer to the black market rate.

The Central Bank of Libya board agreed the new rate of 4.8 dinars to the United States dollar last month in its first full meeting for five years after splitting as the country divided between western and eastern factions.

NOC acquires Norwegian Yara’s 50% stake in Libyan-Norwegian For fertilizers company

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On Thursday, the National Oil Corporation acquired the 50% participation of Yara, the Norwegian company, in the Libyan Norwegian Fertiliser Company following negotiations which were conducted with professionalism by all parties and the obtainment of the necessary approvals to complete this transaction according to applicable law.

Pursuant to this acquisition, the ownership of the ammonia and urea plants has been returned in full to the Libyan state with 75% to the National Oil Corporation and 25% to the Libyan Investment Authority.

Yara played a prominent cooperative role in this deal in an amicable way which guarantees the continuation of good relations between the parties.

According to the NOC’s statement, this acquisition will enable the Libyan party to restart the plants and conduct maintenance and works necessary to ensure they are well looked after and to ensure the continuation of payment of employees’ salaries.

Libyan Parallel Government Allocates LYD 55 Million To Brega Munisipality

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The Libyan Benghazi parallel government announced on Tuesday the allocation of LYD 55 million to the Brega Municipality through developing a series of projects in the town.

The government said in a statement that the Libyan Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thani discussed with those in charge of the municipality along with the city representatives at an expanded meeting the difficulties facing the municipality and their impact on the citizens.

MMR says water to be pump back to feed many regions

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The Administration of the Man-Made River (MMR) said on its official Facebook page that it had successfully transferred the flow-control valves to a manufacturer in the Netherlands for completion of repair and maintenance on the parts, despite the security and logistical difficulties.

According to the statement, the valves arrived back at Ben Ghashir site having received maintenance and exchange of spare parts, with the carrying out of technical tests at the manufacturer in the Netherlands.

It also pointed out that after completion of the installation and operational testing, water is due to be pumped back through the center-path to feed the cities of Bani Walid, Tarhuna and others of the western mountains, along with raising the rate of water flow to the city of Tripoli in order to reach most areas with ease.

” Civil Registry Authority needs to enhance its staff”

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The former deputy head of the Civil Registry Authority, Rashid Al-Saiti, said during a televised interview for Libyan WTV channel and Tabadul Platform that about 12800 employees were appointed within the Civil Registry Authority during 2012, adding that they were not randomly selected.

According to him, they had been selected based on a well-designed plan carried out by the Authority in order to increase its staff.

” The Authority’s staff reaches 60 thousand employees and 480 offices… The Authority still needs to enhance its staff as it is the cornerstone of the state’s Civil Registry,” he said.

Bumtari Refuses Victimizing Libyan Employees

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On Tuesday, “Flusna” program on WTV Channel and Tabadul platform discussed issues related to the Resolution Number 831. The program hosted the Libyan Finance Minister of the Government of National Accord, Faraj Bumatari, who expressed surprise that the issue of the mentioned resolution has not been resolved yet.

” Although the status of tens of thousands of employees in other sectors was settled, the response to the problem was flexible,” Bumtari said, pointing out that 70 thousand nominations within the civil service had been regularized.

Speaking about the inadequate employment creation within the private sector as well as the  top-heaviness  within the public sector, the Finance Minister stressed that they are a result of the subsequent governments, and the country’s economic and war conditions.

 He also considered the salaries as pensions because they do not cover the citizens’ full requirements. 

Bumtari stressed the need to figure this out file, adding that it is the wrong time to talk about the file’s legality because the employee must not be a victim.

US envoy, al-Mishri review developments of Libyan political dialogue

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The US envoy in Tripoli, Richard Norland, discussed Libyan developments related to the ongoing political dialogue with Chairman of Libya’s High Council of State, Khalid al-Mishri.

Norland confirmed his country’s commitment to ensure success of the Libyan political dialogue and to stabilize the cease-fire agreed upon the Libyan Joint Military Commission (5+5), according to a statement issued by the council.

The Central Bank of Libya examines regulations related to the sale of foreign currency

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The governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Al-Sadiq Al-Kabeer,  discussed with the directors of the departments of the bank regulations related to the sale of foreign currency.

The Central BAnk said in a statement that the regulations discussed during the meeting were based on decisions made by the bank’s board of directors regarding the amendment of exchange rates of the Libyan dinar.