Libyan Militia Leader Threatens to “Kick” Italian Forces Out of Misrata

 

Oct 20, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Salah Badi, the leader of the Shield Brigade militia in Libya has issued an ultimatum to the Italian forces stationed at the military base in Misrata.

Libya & Turkey Seek to Strengthen Customs Agreement

 

Oct 20, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

The Director-General of Libyan Customs, Major General Suleiman Ali Salem, and his Turkish counterpart have reached an agreement on implementing the mutual administrative cooperation customs agreement, signed between the two parties in 2014.

Libyan Minister: Benghazi Clashes Leave Multiple Casualties

 

Oct 14, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Benghazi, a city long enveloped in political turbulence, is yet again in the international spotlight following a surge in violence. This has resulted in multiple casualties, and a potentially significant political assassination.

Libya & Greece Discuss Enhancing Trade

 

Oct 6, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

In a key development aiming to fortify bilateral ties, Mohamed Al-Hwaij, the Libyan Minister of Economy held pivotal discussions with Greek Consul in Tripoli. They discussed pathways to international collaboration, and the resumption of meetings for the Joint Libyan-Greek Committee.

Libya: Haftar Affirms Commitment to Reconstruction of Derna

 

Okt 4, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

The Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar offered condolences to the families of flood victims in the city of Derna.

Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi Commends Libya’s Election Laws

 

Okt 3, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

Libyan Presidential candidate, Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has hailed the election laws recently endorsed by the Libyan Parliament.

Libya’s Haftar Visits Russia to Discuss Cooperation

 

Photo: Russian ‘dzen’

Sept 27, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

On Tuesday, the Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar arrived in Russia, with Deputy Defence Minister, Yunus-bek Yevkurov leading the welcoming committee.

Oil & Gas Reserves Discovered in Libya’s Ghadamis Basin

 

Sept 26, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

Libya’s Supreme Council for Energy Affairs has called on the state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) to expedite negotiations with international companies, to begin investments in the Ghadamis Basin.

Saudi Arabia Calls for Withdrawal of Foreign Forces from Libya

 

Sept 25, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, called for the complete and immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces, fighters, and mercenaries from Libya.

The Haftar brothers vying for power in wake of Libya’s floods

 

Sept 24, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

On 11 September, just as Storm Daniel was beginning to wreak havoc on Libyan shores, Elseddik Haftar was in Paris soft-launching a presidential bid.

World Food Programme to Support 100,000 People Affected by Floods in Libya

 

Sept 23, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

On Friday, the World Food Programme (WFP) announced its plans to expand its support, aiming to reach up to 100,000 individuals in the storm-hit areas in Libya.

Libyan Foreign Ministry Extends Condolences to Greece over Death of 5 Rescuers in Libya

 

Libyan Foreign Ministry Extends Condolences to Greece over Death of 5 Rescuers in Libya

Sept 19, 2023.  Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The Foreign Minister of the Libyan Parliament-designated government expressed its condolences and sympathy to Greece, following the death of five members of a rescue team in Libya.

Libya Accident Kills 4 Greek Rescue Team Members: Ministry

Sept 17, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Four members of a Greek rescue team sent to Libya after the devastating floods that hit Derna were killed in a road accident on Sunday, a Libyan minister said.

ICRC sends 5,000 body bags, aid to flood-hit Libya, says 10,000 still missing

 

Sept 17, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has sent aid and 5,000 body bags to flood-stricken Libya, where 10,000 people are still missing in the wake of hurricane-strength Storm Daniel.

Flooding death toll soars to 11,300 in Libya's coastal city of Derna, aid group says

 

Sept 15, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

The death toll in Libya's coastal city of Derna has soared to 11,300 as search efforts continue following a massive flood fed by the breaching of two dams in heavy rains, the Libyan Red Crescent said Thursday.

Daniel Cyclone Death Toll in Derna City Jumps to 7700

Sept 15, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The Libyan Authority of Relief in Derna announced, Friday, that the death toll from Derna's floods in the city to 7700, in addition to the presence of 8000 missing.

International relief planes continue to arrive in Libya

 

Sept 14, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The third and fourth planes from the Qatari airbridge arrived at Benina International Airport in Benghazi to help those affected by floods and torrents in eastern Libya.

Egypt Sends 3 Military Planes with Aid to Libya

 

September 13, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

In response to the devastating storm that struck Libya, three military transport planes loaded with humanitarian aid departed Cairo.

2K killed, 5K missing in Libya's Derna due to Storm Daniel

 

Streets flooded in Libya because of Storm Daniel. September 11, 2023. TV screenshot

Sept 11, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Cairo

 The government based in eastern Libya announced Monday that Storm Daniel had claimed the lives of 2,000 in Derna, and that over 5,000 were missing.

 

Communication Lost with Libyan Soldiers During Storm Rescue Efforts

 

Sept 11, 2023.  Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The Spokesman for the Libyan National Army (LNA), General Ahmed Al-Mismari announced the loss of contact with five soldiers, during the operation to rescue stranded families in the city of Al-Bayda.