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STORY: :: The UN is investigating horrific reports of a

mass grave in Libya, says human rights chief

:: July 9, 2024

:: Geneva, Switzerland

:: Volker Turk, U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights

In March this year a mass grave was discovered in south-western Libya, containing at least 65 bodies presumed to be migrants. As if this were not horrific enough, we are following up on reports of another mass grave recently discovered in the desert area at the Libyan-Tunisian border. I urge the authorities to respond swiftly to our inquiries, and to investigate these crimes fully. The loved ones of those who died have every right to know the truth. And the responsibility for investigating these crimes falls squarely with the Libyan authorities.

Volker Turk told the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, that he denounced widespread violations against migrants and refugees in Libya, which straddles a dangerous transit route running through the Sahara Desert and across the southern Mediterranean.

He gave no further details of the suspected identity of the mass grave victims or how the site was found. A spokesperson at Turk's office said: "We have not received information from the authorities but we are continuing to follow up on this."

In March, at least 65 bodies of migrants were discovered at a mass grave site in southwest Libya's al-Jahriya valley about 260 miles (420 km) south of Tripoli, the U.N.-affiliated International Organization for Migration said.

Libya and Tunisia are both vital partners in the European Union's efforts to stem the flow of migrants across the Mediterranean from North Africa into southern Europe.

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The National Development Agency, operating under the General Command, has signed an agreement with Turkish construction company TGG to develop the #Benghazi_Towers project. This initiative involves constructing three towers overlooking the 23rd of July Lake and the golf course near the sports city.

According to a source from the agency, the complex will be located in the Juliana area and will consist of three towers: the tallest at 124 meters, the second at 84 meters, and the third at 68 meters. The tallest tower will serve as office space for various companies and commercial activities, the second will be a hotel, and the third will be residential.

The source noted that TGG has experience in construction, operating in over 15 countries, including Libya. The construction phase of the project is expected to last one and a half years, with TGG managing the complex for two years after completion.

The project is divided into a residential tower, a hotel tower, and an office tower. The planned execution period for construction is one and a half years, followed by a two-year management and operation phase by the Turkish company.

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The Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli organized a business meeting at a leading Tripoli hotel last Sunday with several Libyan businessmen dealing with the Indonesian market. The meeting was in the presence of Didi Rifai Ahmed, the Indonesian Charg daffaires, and Anwar Abu Sitta, President of the Tripoli Chamber of Commerce.

In an exclusive interview with Libya Herald, Charg daffaires Didi Rifai said that this meeting was organised to talk about commercial opportunities available and increasing mutual benefits to enhance economic cooperation between Indonesia and Libya.

He expressed his deep gratitude to Libyan businessmen for their participation and stressed the importance of the great and enormous opportunities available for doing business with Indonesia, a country with 275 million consumers and offering a diverse range of products and services from basic to high-tech industries.

International standards Halal products The Charg daffaires highlighted the advantages of dealing with Indonesia, noting the availability of high-quality halal products, competitive prices for exports adhering to US, EU and UK standards, and the efficiency of direct trade routes that bypass intermediaries in other countries.

Invites Libyan businessmen to attend trade events He confirmed that his countrys government is interested in raising the level of trade cooperation with Libya and welcomes Libyan companies and business travellers to attend the economic activities organized in Indonesia.

Specifically, he invited them to attend the Halal Indonesia Jakarta Exhibition from 30 August to 1 September 1, 2024; The Second Indonesian African Forum in Bali 1-3 September 2024, as well as the 39th Indonesia Trade Fair from 9 to 12 October 2024, each of which offers invaluable opportunities for business cooperation between the two countries.

The Indonesian Charg daffaires reported to Libya Herald that the Community Development Authority in Indonesia sent a special invitation to all business leaders in Libya to attend the three major economic events in Indonesia, stressing the support provided by the Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli to facilitate their participation in all economic and commercial activities held in Indonesia throughout the year.

Libyan trade delegation to visit Indonesia For his part, Anwar Abu Sitta, President of Tripoli Chamber of Commerce, revealed that there is coordination between the Chamber and the Indonesian Embassy to organize a Libyan trade delegation to attend several exhibitions and international economic forums in Indonesia.

Canning and fish processing The trade delegation aims to benefit from industrial experiences and to cooperate in the field of technology transfer, especially in the field of canning and processing fish, as Indonesian companies are considered pioneers in this field. It also looks to benefit from the opportunities available in several industrial fields that the Libyan private sector can benefit from and investment cooperation with potential partners from Indonesia.

Libyan consumers acceptance of Indonesian products Abu Sitta stressed the importance of the Libyan market for Indonesian manufacturing companies, as well as the interest of Libyan investors and traders to increase the volume of cooperation with Indonesian companies that have a presence in the global market and compete with well-known international companies in several fields. These include the food industries, rubber industry, construction materials, and furniture sectors. He pointed out that Libyan consumers accept Indonesian products due to their high competitiveness in terms of quality and price.

Special direct chartered flights to and from Jakarta next October It is noteworthy that the Indonesian embassy pointed out the plan to organise direct flights between Tripoli and Jakarta next October on board a Ghadames Airlines aircraft, with special facilities being provided to attend economic forums and exhibitions in Indonesia.

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The European Union (EU) reaffirmed in a statement on Tuesday its readiness to work with the Libyan authorities to achieve sustainable peace and stability while supporting reconciliation, transitional justice, and the national unity of the state.

This came in a statement on the report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on technical assistance in Libya and measures for technical assistance and capacity building, indicating through the European Union that close cooperation with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and engagement with the Libyan authorities contributed to strengthening dialogue and cooperation.

The European Union commended Libya's efforts to participate in human rights discussions, urging Libyans to continue taking steps toward improving the general human rights situation in the country, while ensuring accountability and justice regarding human rights violations and abuses.

The statement expressed the European Union's concern about the challenges that Libya continues to face, with violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, sexual and gender-based violence, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary arrests and detentions.

The EU also stressed its commitment and that of its member states to cooperate and engage in dialogue with the Libyan authorities to enhance protection, migration governance, and border management in a way that supports and promotes human rights. It called on the Libyan authorities to fully cooperate with the United Nations human rights system and the International Criminal Court, as well as to facilitate unhindered and safe access to all parts of Libya, including to places of detention.

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The American Chamber of Commerce in Libya (AmCham Libya) informed Libya Herald that it hosted meetings during the recent visit of U.S. Embassy Commercial and Economic Officer, David Morrison. Morrison was in Tripoli with other Embassy representatives for meetings as well as a July 4 Independence Day celebration, which was the first time the Embassy hosted the celebration in Libya in 11 years.

AmCham member sponsors played a key role in the celebration. Sponsors included Caterpillar, ConocoPhillips, GardaWorld Federal Services, Halliburton, Hill International, MSD (Merck, Sharp & Dohme), Valmont and Visa.

Medical sector On 3 July Morrison met with AmCham and Rami Elhalwagy, MSD Alliance Lead for Libya, Sudan and Yemen. Elhalwagy gave an update on MSDs important activities in Libya regarding its vaccines and oncology medicines and the group discussed how the Embassy and AmCham can support MSD in its business activities in Libya.

Localising healthcare in Libya by importing MSD medicines AmCham President Debbie Hirst said, MSD provides some world class products, including oncology drugs that have previously not been available in Libya. The Libyan government has recognized that by procuring these medicines, patients that previously needed treatment outside of Libya, can now receive it in country. Patients are currently being repatriated in order to receive their treatment here. We were happy to get an update from MSD about the Libyan budgeting approval process so that we can support them in these life-saving activities.

Meeting Tripoli Chamber of Commerce Morrison also met a high-level delegation of officers and members from Tripoli Chamber of Commerce. Tripoli Chamber is one of AmChams key partners in sending delegates to trade fairs in the U.S. This meeting was an opportunity to reflect on the trade fair programme and discuss other ways to enhance cooperation between U.S. and Libyan businesses.

AmCham facilitating business visas for U.S. trade fairs and meetings Ahmed Ghazali, AmCham Vice President said The AmCham visa interview support programme has been instrumental in allowing more participation by Libyan businesspeople at U.S. trade fairs and other business meetings. The first step to developing stronger ties to U.S. companies is by being able to meet them, and we are grateful that the U.S. Embassy shares our vision of supporting this kind of engagement.

Meeting the Libyan Council for Oil, Gas and Renewable Energies The U.S. Embassy Commercial and Economic Officer was also able to meet a group from the Libyan Council for Oil, Gas and Renewable Energies (LCOGRE).LCOGRE represents many of the key companies involved in the Libyan energy sector, and its members participated actively in this years OTC (Offshore Technology Conference in Houston) and RE+ renewable energies conference that AmCham sent delegations to.

It was a great opportunity to get feedback from Libyan businesspeople about how AmCham and the Embassy can continue to support their aspirations with U.S. companies, AmCham President Debbie Hirst said.

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