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“Every intervening State has a particular interest in Libya”

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There is no foreign State in Libya that does not defend its own interests,” journalist and author Mohammed Al-Jerah confirmed during a televised interview for Libyan WTV channel and Tabadul Platform.

“Any intervening State does not only have a particular interest in Libya, but also intervene according to a specific interest such as the economic, ideological and geopolitical considerations, in addition to the national security.” He said.

“Libya has become a sphere where the states are settling scores… These States consider that they have the right to be a leading force through increasing military, economic, or political influence, and even through what is called “soft power,” Al-Jerah added.

Mohammed Al-Jerah also stressed that that there is a great competition between the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, albeit in different ways.

He accused the authority of not being able to govern, considering it as being held hostage to specific persons or being subject to the authority of certain groups.

Concerning a payoff accusation against Ali Al-Dabiba, Al-Jerah stressed that the UNSMIL is informed on the subject, confirming that Al-Dabiba is not the only one accused of offering a bribe.

He also called upon Stephanie Williams to investigate the matter.

Waha Oil Company operates largest crude oil terminal in Gallo field

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 The Waha Oil Company announced on Tuesday that the second largest crude oil terminal in Gallo field resumed its activity.

According to the company, this resumption came as the engineering and technical teams completed the complete replacement of the LP1 gas pipeline in a period not exceeding a full week.

It will be reminded that oil production in Libya has already exceeded 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd), a source in Libya’s oil industry said on Friday, while this faster-than-expected output resumption could give OPEC+ yet another reason to reconsider its current plan to ease the ongoing cuts by 2 million bpd from January.  


Williams, Sanalla pushing towards unifying the PFG

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In a joint press conference with the UN Acting Envoy to Libya, Stephanie Williams, the Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Mustafa Sanalla, said on Monday that the mission of the new Petroleum Facilities Guards (PFG) is based on three components. Firstly, the industrial security of the corporation, secondly, a new protection force equipped with highly modern technologies, and thirdly a combat military force consisting of battalions to protect oil installations.

Both parties clarified that there is no dispute over how the new guards’ unit would be formed, indicating that their commander will be chosen by the oil corporation itself. 

The talks emanate from the meetings of the 5+5 Joint Military Committee (JMC), which represent the military track led by the United Nations Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to resolve the crisis.

Al-Serraj welcomes election consensus

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Libya’s prime minister said Tuesday he is glad the country’s warring sides have agreed to hold elections in December 2021.

Fayez al-Sarraj said in a statement that he welcomed setting the date for elections on Dec. 24, 2021 and the country’s electoral commission would allocate funds for carrying them out.

The agreement was reached during UN-sponsored talks in Tunisia.

Libya imposes new regulations on imports

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In a statement issued on Sunday, Libya’s Customs Authority announced that no goods outside the banking payment mechanism of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) will be allowed into the country.

It also indicated that the grace period for the import of goods will continue, until the 31st of December. 

“There is no obligation to adhere to the banking payment mechanisms in force, through CBL and other banks established under Resolution 707 of 2019”, it stated.

According to the statement, the authority is keen to implement the terms and conditions, in addition to the decisions issued. “It works to preserve the national economy and provide the best services in a way that ensures the flow of goods through customs ports,” it said.

Libya, Tunisia announce resumption of flights

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Libyan Airlines announced the arrival of the first flight from Mitiga Airport to Tunisia after an 8-month closure due to the coronavirus outbreak.

For its part, the Tunisian Ministry of Transport also announced the resumption of air travel with Libya.

The Ministry said in a statement that according to the agreement with the Libyan side to reopen land and air borders, air transport activities between both countries will resume beginning from November 15.

According to the agreement between both countries, all flights will resume in accordance with strict health protocol, which will include procedures facilitating the movement of travelers and exchange of goods and services, along with precise measures which must be adhered to by both Tunisian and Libyan citizens during their movements between both countries as part of the prevention of the Coronavirus pandemic.

The UN to investigate about alleged bribes

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The UN said that it will investigate the rumours about alleged bribes to obtain the votes of the participants of the dialogue.

“This is also a form of obstruction of the dialogue, about the progress that is being made, because it undermines the trust and confidence in the process,” Williams said.

“Those who are identified as obstructionists could be subject to international sanctions,” she added.

UNICEF allocates $750,000 to support children in Libya

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stated that the “Education cannot wait” initiative has allocated $750,000 to support 9,000 children affected by the conflict and ongoing pandemic in Libya.

The organization pointed out that the closure of schools since last March to reduce the spread of COVID-19 has left at least one million children without an education, and caused the inability of children affected by the conflict to reach different basic services.

In a statement, the UNICEF Special Representative in Libya, Abdul Kadir Musse stated, “With more than eight months into the pandemic, children’s education is significantly disrupted… We must act now to ensure they are not left behind.”

This initiative will help to ensure that 4,050 children receive individual learning materials, 2,500 children benefit from supplementary food distribution and 4,000 children receive water, sanitation, and hygiene support.

Libyan dialogue forum postponed until next week

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The UN-brokered Libyan Political Dialogue Forum has been postponed until next week due to a lack of consensus on who will lead the transition process.

Stephanie Turco Williams, head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), announced at a press conference on the closing day of the forum Sunday that “the 10-year conflict cannot be resolved in a week” and announced that the participants will meet again via video conference in a week.

They will meet to agree on the election of the executive authority, Williams said.

No compromise was reached on the names and executive mechanism that will govern the transition process until elections are held at the end of 2021, according to forum attendees.

It was decided on Friday for the transition period to end with elections being held on Dec. 24, 2021, Williams announced.

At the forum, it was stated that they had agreed on the scope, duties and powers of the Presidential Council, which will be composed of three members, each of whom will represent the three regions of Libya, and that the council must make decisions unanimously.

Likewise, it was stated that an agreement was reached on the powers and duties of the government that will undertake the executive power.

Libya to buy Coronavirus vaccine

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The Audit Bureau has approved a budget of 9,619,000 USD for providing a Coronavirus vaccine in Libya.

On Saturday, the Audit Bureau confirmed in a statement that it had received a letter from the GNA’ Ministry of Health regarding Libya’s participation in an international agreement to supply the Coronavirus vaccine.

It emphasized that the authorities must take all necessary measures, including logistic preparations concerning storage places and the transportation process to ensure the vaccine is delivered in good conditions according to the approved specifications.

In the same vein, the Head of the Supreme Advisory Committee to Combat Coronavirus, Khalifa Al-Bakoush, said on Sunday that the committee, in cooperation with the World Health Organization, has already begun to take all the procedures to obtain 6,000 Coronavirus vaccines.

Al-Bakoush added in a press statement that the vaccine will be distributed in the first stage to the groups most vulnerable to infection with the virus, such as medical and paramedical staff, the elderly and people with chronic diseases.

He also indicated that the first batch of the vaccine will be provided early if the financial procedures are completed this week.