Libya Startups Expo 2018
The 3rd Libyan Startups Expo kicked off at Radisson Blu Hotel in Tripoli on Saturday. The two-day event was organized by Libya's Enterprises Organization.
The expo aimed to help creative youths and link them to businesspersons and investors. It also aimed to create a competitive environment and thus trigger more ideas and innovations to help develop various fields in Libya.
Made in Libya exhibition - Misrata
The Mayor of Misrata, Mustafa Kerwad, opened the Made in Libya Exhibition on Thursday.
The 4-day event is organized by Al-Raed Alliby Company for Consulting, Development and International Cooperation under the patronage of the Libyan Iron and Steel Company and the Sada Industrial Furniture Company.
The opening ceremony was attended by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Industry, Jaber Baraka, and a number of officials and representatives of the participating parties in the exhibition.
In his speech, Kerwad praised the organizers of the exhibition and the efforts exerted to show local products.
He urged the establishment of such exhibitions, which would promote local products so as to compete with imported products.
The exhibition will feature several pavilions for local industries, products and materials, and will continue until the 4th March.
Football fans return to Libyan stadiums
Football fans return to the stadium for the first time since 2011. Video credit Akrm Aburas
Misrata Military Parade – February 2018
Misrata celebrates the 7th anniversary of February revolution with a big military parade on Thursday, February 22
Misrata February 2018 Celebration
It was a big day in #Misrata, a great day for Libyans, as thousands of Misratans marched in the streets of the city on February 17 to celebrate the 7th anniversary of #February17 revolution
Awlad Ibrik archaeological tower
Awlad Ibrik archaeological tower in Al-Orban town, some 95 km south of Tripoli. Video credit Akrm Aburas. #Libya
Tobruk February 17 revolution
Residents of #Tobruk celebrate the 7th anniversary of #February17 revolution and burn picture of parliament member Jaballah Shibani who earlier described February 17 revolution as “catastrophe.” #Libya
Tripoli February 2018 Celebration
#Tripoli’s Martyrs’ Square at midday where people are gathering for the celebrations of the 7th anniversary of #February17 revolution
Tajoura February 2018 Celebration
A celebration held in #Tajoura suburb of #Tripoli on February 15 to mark the 7th anniversary of #February17 revolution 🇱🇾🇱🇾🇱🇾
Discover Libya - Misrata
We are in #Misrata for a new episode of Discover #Libya series.
Misrata is the third largest city in Libya with a population of over 250.000. It’s located in central Libya, some 188 east of Tripoli. the city is well-known for its resistance to the ex-regime of Gaddafi during the 2011 uprising
Thanks Libya
An illegal immigrant thanks #Libya Coast Guard for saving their lives after the motor of their boat broke down at sea
Werfalli party
A big day for Mahmoud Werfalli, a black day for Khalifa Haftar! ICC-wanted killer Werfalli cuts the cake as his supporters throw a big party to celebrate his release. Werfalli was released under threats from militiaman “Makhadda” to demolish Haftar’s General Command.
Libya Peace Carnival
#Libya Peace Carnival kicks off in Tripoli on February 15 as the country gears up for the 7th anniversary of the 17 February revolution. Video credit: Higher Committee for February Celebrations 2018
Awaqir tribe protest
Awaqir tribe protesters close Barsis checkpoint and the Coastal Road east of Benghazi with burning tyres Thursday night demanding release of Faraj Aqaim from Khalifa Haftar’s prison
Preparations for the 7th anniversary of the 17th February revolution are underway in Tripoli
Libya gets ready for 17th February revolution anniversary
Rescue Operation
#Libya Coast Guard rescued two boats off Zuwara coast after their motors broke down on Wednesday
Discover Libya - Khoms City
Al-Khums is a coastal city in western Libya, 120 km to the east of Tripoli. It’s famous for the ancient Roman city Leptis Magna. Other attractions include Barco Beach, Villa Silin and the old Italian houses known as “Lavandinia.”
Millions arrive in Tripoli
Central Bank of #Libya receives a new shipment of 650 million dinars arrived Tuesday at Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport from Britain
Horse on the loose
A loose horse causes a traffic accident in #Tripoli. The horse was killed and two cars were damaged.
Gunmen attack Tripoli house of Defense Minister Al-Mihdi Al-Baraghati
Unknown gunmen launched a pre-dawn attack on the house of Defense Minister of Presidential Council, Al-Mihdi Al-Baraghati, in Janzour district, Tripoli, on Friday, causing some material damage. http://lyo.ly/5vf
Libya Coast Guard Rescue Operation
#Libya Coast Guard has released a video footage showing one of the rescue operations that took place off the western shores on Tuesday. The Coast Guard said it rescued 279 illegal migrants in three different locations. Unfortunately, some migrants drowned before the arrival of Coast Guard patrol.
Tajoura Heart Center signs agreement with Novick Cardiac Alliance
Tajoura Heart Center, Tripoli, signed Tuesday an agreement with Novick Cardiac Alliance (NCA), a team of pediatric heart surgeons from the United States, to conducted surgeries and train the local surgeons of the center.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Mutaz Akhdar, Chairman of the Committee on Localization of Treatment, and Dr. William Novick, NCA founder and CEO.
Massive destruction in Benghazi’s Ikreebish
Benghazi’s Ikreebish neighborhood has turned into ruins, shocking footage shows
The troglodyte cave house is one of the tourist attractions in the mountain city of Gharyan
The troglodyte cave house is one of the tourist attractions in the mountain city of Gharyan
Khalifa Haftar Timeline
Khalifa Haftar was a military officer in dictator Muammar Gaddafi’s regime forces.
• He took part in the coup that brought Gaddafi to power in 1969.
• He led attack of Gaddafi’s regime forces on Chad in the 80s.
• He was arrested as prisoner of war by Chadian forces in Ouadi Doum battle on March 22, 1987.
• He was later released and moved to the U.S. to become a CIA agent.
• By 1988, Haftar aligned himself with the National Front for the Salvation of Libya, a U.S. supported opposition group.
• In 2011, he returned to Libya to support the uprising against Gaddafi’s regime.
• In February 2014, he appeared on UAE-based Alarabiya TV to announce that the then-elected General National Congress and its government were dissolved.
• He claimed that his forces were in full control of Tripoli.
• Then-Prime Minister Ali Zidan appeared shortly on state TV and refuted his claims and ordered his arrest.
• Then-Defense Minister Abdullah Al-Thanni accused Haftar of attempting to usurp power and ordered his arrest.
• In May 2014, he declared his Operation Dignity in Benghazi to fight his foes on the pretext of fighting terrorism.
• The war caused extensive damage to the infrastructure in Benghazi.
• His forces committed several crimes and summary executions of captives.
• His supporters in the eastern region ransacked the polling stations a day after the High Elections Commission announced start of voter registration for 2018 elections.
• Now, he is regarded as the main obstacle to peace and stability of Libya because of his ambitions to rule the country militarily.
Libyan Navy spokesperson Interview
Here are the main highlights of the Libya Observer’s interview with the Libyan Navy spokesperson Brigadier Ayoub Qasim:
- We totally deny the Amnesty International accusations.
- Amnesty International and Germany’s Sea Watch are trading with the African migrants in an inhuman manner.
- Amnesty International is hijacked by international parties that aim to accumulate the migrants in Libya to call for intervention.
- Presence of Sea Watch off the #Libya coast has increased the number of migrants and casualties in a very scary way.
- We refuse presence of such organizations off the Libya coast.
- We want cooperation with the international community according to the international laws.
- Intervention of Sea Watch in the rescue operation has created chaos and caused drowning of some migrants.
- Libyan Coast Guard has rescued more than 80.000 migrants after February 17, 2011.
- #Czech ministers intervene in Libyan affairs that are not of their concern.
- Most Libyan people do not know where the Czech Republic is located on the map.
- The Czech Republic and Hungary are small countries that receive gifts from the #EU.
- We say to the Czech Republic and the EU; go to the source countries if you want to stop migration.
- There are parties that aim to settle migrants in Libya and call for foreign intervention.
- We are aware of all the plots that aim to settle migrants in Libya which all Libya people refuse.
- Illegal migration is a fabricated phenomenon created by those who are looting Africa’s wealth.
- We want partnership with the EU.
- The EU did not give us anything, except for the training at sea as per the MoU signed in 2016.
- The EU should work for the stability of Libya.
- There is no real cooperation between Libya and the EU despite what’s being reported in the media.
Migrants died after Sea Watch intervened in Libyan Coast Guard rescue operation
This is the shocking moment Sea Watch intervenes in the rescue operation carried out by #Libya Coast Guard, creating chaos and enticing already-rescued migrants to jump into the water again. Around 5 #migrants were drowned as a result.
Second Libya International Exhibition for Traditional Industries
The Second Libya International Exhibition for Traditional Industries is held at Tripoli International Fair from December 18 to December 21.
Flooding due to rain causing severe traffic jams.. Omar Mukhtar street
Weekly News Roundup. December 16, 2017
The weekly roundup covering the most important headlines up until the 15th of December.
Benghazi Destruction
A drive in downtown #Benghazi shows extensive damage to the buildings caused by Dignity Operation’s three-year long fighting and airstrikes. #Libya
The magnificent city of Leptis Magna
The magnificent city of Leptis Magna is one of the most sought tourist destinations in Libya. It is also the most spectacular and unspoiled Roman ruins in the world, with its imposing public monuments, harbour, amphitheatre, market-place, storehouses, shops and residential districts.
Leptis Magna, also known as Lebda, Lubdah, Lebdah or Labdah, is located in Al-Khmos city, about 125 km east of the capital Tripoli.
Leptis Magna appears to have been founded by a group of local Berbers and Phoenicians sometime around 1000 BC.
The city was enlarged and embellished by Septimius Severus, who was born there and later became emperor.
Haftar bans elections
Khalifa Haftar loyalists in #Benghazi threaten #Libya's peace process by vowing to ban upcoming elections. They chanted that Haftar is the only eligible person to rule the country! The threat comes a day after the High National Elections Commission announced start of voter registration for 2018 elections in a bid to end division and bring stability and peace back to the country.
Activist talks about illegal immigration in Libya
Social media activist Moftah Abaid gives his views about illegal immigration in #Libya
Report - High National Election Commission
Housam Najjair was at the first meeting of the High National Election Commission in Ghot Shaal, Tripoli, where the head of UNSMIL, Ghassan Salameh, was present and made a statement regarding the first stages in preparation of the national elections to be held early 2018.
Orphan girl from Côte d'Ivoire returns home
6-year-old “Mamani”, an orphan girl from Côte d'Ivoire, received a warm farewell from Tripoli Illegal Immigration Agency (TIIA) officials after a one-year stay at the Agency. Mamani returned home today within the IOM Voluntary Return Program. Video credit TIIA
#cotedivoire #ivorycoast #Libya #LibyansAgainstSlavery #LibyaSlaveTrade
Libyan officials react to alleged slavery
Libyan officials react to alleged slave market in #Libya
#LibyansAgainstSlavery #LibyaSlaveTrade
YouTuber Suleiman Latrash reacts to alleged slavery
Libyan YouTuber Suleiman Latrash gives his take on the alleged slave markets in #Libya
#LibyansAgainstSlavery #LibyaSlaveTrade
Libyan Reactions to Alleged Slave Trade
Libyan writer and political analyst Dr. Fathi Al-Fadali comments on alleged slavery in #Libya #LibyansAgainstSlavery #LibyanSlaveTrade
Weekly News Roundup
Weekly News Roundup from The Libya Observer
