Libya’s Prosecutor General (PG), Al-Siddiq Al-Sour, on 15 September toured the flood devastated Derna, five days after it was struck by Storm Daniel, resulting in the killing, injuring and displacing of tens of thousands of people and washing away at least one quarter of the city into the sea.
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Angry protests erupt in flood-hit Libyan city
Hundreds of protesters rallied in Libya’s disaster-hit Derna on Monday, accusing the authorities of neglect after a huge flash flood devastated the coastal city and swept thousands to their deaths.
Libyan Legislative and Executive Bodies Spend $770 Million in 8 Months
New financial records reveal that Libyan legislative and executive bodies have spent over $770 million in public funds during the first 8 months of 2023. The vast majority of these expenses covered salaries and wages.
HCS calls for forming monitoring committee to follow up on probe of meeting with Israeli FM
The High Council of State (HCS) reaffirmed its condemnation of communication with the Zionist entity, reiterating the criminalization of the sit-down, and holding the government directly responsible for those involved in the meeting.
Takala calls for unification of international positions towards Libyan file
The head of the High Council of State (HCS), Mohammed Takala, has stressed the importance of achieving peace in the country, ending all negative interventions, and unifying international positions towards the Libyan file to end the political crisis.
Libya’s HoR asks AG Office to probe Dbeibah’s government over Israeli secret meeting
The House of Representatives (HoR) called Monday – after an emergency session in Benghazi – on the Attorney General to investigate “Dbeibah government” on charges of “impersonation” and “the crime of communicating with the Zionist entity,” after the revelation of a meeting between the dismissed Minister of Foreign Affairs Najla …
Libyan parliament withdraws confidence from Al-Dabaiba government
The spokesperson confirmed that the council had substantiated the involvement of the Government of National Unity, described as being on the verge of completing its term, in meetings with Israeli officials, with the intention of pursuing normalization.
Libya’s Ex-State Council Head Demands Unity Gov Ouster Over Israel Talks
Former head of Libya’s High Council of State, Khalid al-Mishri, said the internationally recognized Government of National Unity (GNU) has “crossed all red lines” and must be brought down after reports of a meeting between Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush and her Israeli counterpart.
Mishri out, Takala in: Libya’s perpetual political gridlock
On 6 August, Libya’s High Council of State (HCS), one of the country’s main governing bodies, elected Mohammed Takala as its new head, replacing the incumbent Khaled al-Mishri, who had held the position for five years.
Libya’s HoR, HCS urge fighting parties in Tripoli to halt hostilities
The House of Representatives (HoR) and the High Council of State (HCS) in Libya condemned on Tuesday the hostilities and kidnappings taking place in Tripoli, which endangered the lives of civilians and their property.