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Ambassador Norland discussing economic reforms in Libya

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During yesterday’s briefing, the United States Ambassador to Libya, Richard Norland, said that the United Stated
looks forward to working with the UN and the international community to encourage meaningful economic reforms in order to tackle corruption, increase transparency and accountability, and promote unified institutions that work for the benefit of all Libyans. 

“We remain concerned about attacks on vital state infrastructure, and we share the National Oil Corporation’s concern over the oil-and-gas sector shutdown that has deprived the Libyan economy of over $5 billion in revenue,” Norland claimed.

 He also urged the GNA to redouble efforts to implement an adequately funded nationwide COVID-19 response that assures those who are most vulnerable and affected that they receive the assistance and supplies they need, while ensuring that basic government functions like the payment of salaries arrive on time.   

UN extends arms embargo on Libya

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The UN Security Council approved Friday a one-year extension to an embargo on the flow of weapons to Libya. 

The extension was approved unanimously in a meeting held by the Security Council via video-conference, the UN said in a statement.

It includes, “a series of authorizations for member states to inspect vessels on the high seas off the coast of Libya suspected of violating that country’s arms embargo,” it said.

Hamada oil valve reopened again

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In a statement to “Sada” economic newspaper, the Commander of the Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG) Ali Al-Deeb claimed that Hamada oil valve, which connects the Sharara oilfield to Al-Zawiya refinery, has been reopened, adding that Al-Sharara and Al-Feel oilfields would return to normal production very soon.

Al-Deeb expected resumption of crude oil loadings to Al-Zawiya refinery will begin today, Saturday.

He, however, did not specify an exact date for the reopening of the oilfields.

Al-Sharara oilfield produces more than 300,000 barrels of crude oil per day, forming roughly one third of the oil-rich country’s production.

It will be reminded that Al-Sharara and Al-Feel oilfields were shut down earlier this year.

Libya: US Embassy condemns the use of IEDs and booby-traps

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In a statement, the US Embassy condemned the use of IEDs and booby-traps designed to harm innocent civilians seeking merely to reoccupy their homes.

The Embassy also urged all residents to follow the advice of demining and public safety authorities as it continues its long-standing support to clear contaminated areas in Libya.

Malta sets up center in Libya to fight irregular migration

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The government of Malta has signed an agreement with Libya to combat irregular immigration across the Mediterranean.

The Maltese-funded plans involve the setting up of coordination centers in the Libyan capital Tripoli and the Maltese capital Valletta.

A memorandum of understanding signed by Malta and Libya’s UN-recognized unity government in Tripoli on May 28 says that these centers will “offer the necessary support relating to combatting illegal immigration in Libya and the Mediterranean region.” 

The memorandum then presented before the Maltese parliament on Wednesday and is intended to remain valid for three years.

Both parties signed the agreement last week when a Maltese delegation including Foreign Minister Evarist Bartolo and Prime Minister Robert Abela travelled to Tripoli.

The coordination centers will each be staffed by three officials, financed by Malta’s government. 


Libya: bodies found in hospital of Tarhuna city

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Libya on Friday announced that it had found 106 bodies, including women and children, in a hospital in the city of Tarhuna soon after it was liberated from forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar.

Health Ministry spokesman Amin al-Hashemi said there were signs of torture on most of the bodies.

Stating that some bodies could not be identified, al-Hashemi underlined that war crimes violated all local and international laws.

Authorities did not provide further information on the details of the incident and the perpetrators.

“Libya’s political division affects the overall economic situation”

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“Because of the COVID-19 crisis, the majority of traders in the eastern part resort to import foodstuffs and other products from Egypt despite their low quality,” the Chairman of the board of directors of the Tobruk Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture said.

Mohamed Al-Salhin told Sada economic newspaper on Friday that imports from other countries such as Turkey have become extremely difficult in view of the Coronavirus epidemic.

He also noted that the Economic Vision remains ill-defined. For instance, the commercial traffic is almost completely stopped, especially in light of the measures imposed by the security authorities in order to combat Covid-19.

“At this stage, very few options are available for traders in the eastern part of the country and state economic actors, particularly with the continuing coronavirus crisis as well as a political division that dramatically impacts the overall economic situation in Libya,” Al-Salhin said.

Sanalla discusses projects in relation to the solution of the water resources shortage

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Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mustafa Sanalla, met at the headquarters of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), with the mayor of Yefren, Hussain Kafu.

During the meeting, a number of issues of concern to the Municipality of Yafran were discussed.

Under the umbrella of the NOC and within an agreement signed with the coalition of the Spanish company Repsol, the sustainable development department will implement a number of projects in the municipality in relation to the solution of the water resources shortage, which includes drilling a  water well, construction of a collection tank, and maintenance of existing water tanks within the municipality.

13 new Coronavirus cases bring Libya’s total to 209 cases

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The Covid-19 cases in Libya have jumped to 209, as the National Center for Disease Control reported another 13 new cases after testing 648 samples.

The National Center for Disease Control again urged citizens to abide by the precautionary guidelines implemented to reduce the transmission of the Coronavirus, including the curfews orders, home quarantine, social distancing, and to maintain personal hygiene sterilization and disinfection practice.

The recent Sebha outbreak has forced the country to extend its curfew and border closure at a time when neighbouring Tunisia announced plans to open all its borders in the last half of June.