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Libya Flooding: Situation Report #15 (May 17, 2024) – Libya – ReliefWeb

FAST FACTS

The devastating September storm and dam breaches in Derna caused 11,300 causalities and forced approximately 40,000 residents to evacuate.

Derna, Sousa, Al Bayada, and Al Makhaili are among the communities grappling with the lasting effects of the disaster, and urgently require medical care, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services.

OUR FOOTPRINT

International Medical Corps was the first international humanitarian organization in Libya after the 2011 conflict began, and has since been providing critical health, nutrition, protection, MHPSS and WASH services.

OUR RESPONSE

Our emergency medical response currently comprises 10 EMT Type 1 teamsseven mobile units and three stationed at fixed facilities in Albayda, Albayyada, Benghazi, Derna, Misrata, Sousa, Tobruk and Tokra. These teams have conducted 29,457 health consultations so far.

To respond to critical WASH needs, we have distributed almost 10.8 million liters of water through water trucking, 1,300 20-liter jerry cans and 23,800 7-liter bottles of water.

We have delivered 600 in-person MHPSS consultations to people in Albayda, Albayyada, Benghazi, Misrata, Tobruk and Tokra.

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Ministry of Transport participates in 3rd Toward the South forum in Sorrento, Italy – Libya Herald

The Tripoli-based Libyan Ministry of Transport announced that it participated in the 3rd Toward the South forum in Sorrento, Italy, held from 17-18 May.

The Ministry was represented by its Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transportation for Air Transport Affairs, Khaled Swessi, accompanied by the Minister of Local Government, Badr Al-Din Al-Toumi, and the Libyan Ambassador to Italy.

The forum was organised by Italian think tank The European House Ambrazzotti and was focused on greater geopolitical, economic and socio-cultural engagement between Europe and the Mediterranean area, includingdeveloping transport infrastructure.

Undersecretary Swessi delivered a speech on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, in which he touched on the efforts of the ministry in developing the infrastructure of the transportation sector.

He also called on international companies, Italian companies and Mediterranean countries to invest in Libya in all fields, and transportation in particular.

He highlighted the steps the ministry has achieved to develop airports and equip them in accordance with international standards for security and safety.

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Two Libyan olive oil brands win gold at Geneva’s European International Olive Oil Competition (EIOOC) 2024 – Libya Herald

Two Libyan olive oil brands won gold at Geneves European International Olive Oil Competition (EIOOC) 2024.

Al-Ajnaf Olive Press won gold and best in its class while Lamin Olive Press also won gold.

The organisers commented that Your victory in this prestigious competition is a testament to your commitment to producing world-class Libyan olive oil. Keep up the excellent work, and we look forward to celebrating your continued successes in the future!

Advancing the diversification of Libyas economy through planting high density olive trees for olive oil production (libyaherald.com)

Libyan winners of Japanese and Norwegian international olive oil competitions honoured (libyaherald.com)

Libyan olive oils win three prizes at the Japan Olive Oil Prize 2023 (libyaherald.com)

An olive oil industry can diversify the economy and earn foreign currency: Head of SME programme (libyaherald.com)

First National Olive Oil Prize launched (libyaherald.com)

Libyan olive oil from Gharian wins two international prizes during May (libyaherald.com)

Libyas Libico olive oil from Gharian wins another international prize (libyaherald.com)

Libyan olive oils win prizes at Berlin awards plans to increase production | (libyaherald.com)

Libico olive oil exported to Italy | (libyaherald.com)

Libyan Export Promotion Centre discusses with Italian Chamber export of olive oil, dates and tuna to Italy and Europe | (libyaherald.com)

Libya organizes non-oil exports conference Tripoli, 16-17 March | (libyaherald.com)

Libya considering allowing fish exports to EU | (libyaherald.com)

Libyan dates exported to Morocco through Benghazi port | (libyaherald.com)

Libya takes first steps towards exporting fish to Europe | (libyaherald.com)

Oil and olive oil fair opens in Tripoli | (libyaherald.com)

Never mind the oil, what about the olive oil? | (libyaherald.com)

Eighth Libyan Dates and Associated Industries exhibition opens in Tripoli | (libyaherald.com)

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Organised and scheduled B2B meetings will be held throughout the 50th Tripoli International Fair – Libya Herald

Organisers of the 50th Tripoli International Fair reported that productive meetings between businessmen and investors took place on Wednesday (15 to 21 May).

These important B2B sessions, it added, held alongside the exhibition, facilitated discussions on enhancing economic growth. They also aim to maximize the benefits for participating companies. Business leaders from Libya, Malaysia, Tunisia, and Algeria convened to explore various proposals for collaboration, deal exchanges, and economic development initiatives.

The meetings were conducted at the historical reception hall within the premises of the Tripoli International Fair. The B2B programmes continues daily until the conclusion of the event, providing an opportunity for participants who have not yet engaged to connect and familiarize themselves with the activities of exhibiting companies and institutions.

These bilateral meetings are organized using a digital platform under the supervision of the General Authority for Exhibitions. Alongside these details, a schedule outlining upcoming meetings is published, inviting all interested parties to participate and contribute to enriching these engagements.

300 companies exhibiting at 50th Tripoli International Fair (libyaherald.com)

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Libya asks ICC prosecutor to shift focus to Gaza – The National

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Libya's UN representative has urged the International Criminal Court's prosecutor, Karim Khan, to shift focus towards Gaza, saying a continuing investigation into Libya now in its 13th year has been fruitless.

Libyans are wondering what have you provided to us? Taher El Sonni said on Tuesday during a Security Council session on the ICCs work on Libya.

"Where are the results? After 13 years, 27 reports, dozens of visits, hundreds of clues and evidence.

Only one name was determined and this person was killed.

Mr El Sonni said the ICC should reallocate its resources to address more evident issues, specifically pointing to the situation in Gaza, which he called a genocide.

The world expects you, Mr Khan to be courageous and issue arrest warrants against officials of the Israeli regime who have repeated again and again that they want to commit genocidal actions against Palestinians, he said.

"What are you waiting for, Mr Khan? he added. Dont you see the threats against civilians, the potential threats against civilians in Rafah and the massacre that would happen at any time?"

Karim Khan informed the UN Security Council that he remains steadfast and unintimidated in his team's investigation of potential war crimes or crimes against humanity in Gaza and the Palestinian territories.

The ICC has been investigating the actions of Israeli and Palestinian authorities since 2014.

Last week, two Republican congressmen introduced the "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act" to sanction ICC officials targeting the US or its allies, including Israel.

They referenced imminent ICC arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials following Hamas' attack on October 7 and argued that the ICC should also pursue Hamas leaders if it were a fair tribunal.

Algeria's deputy ambassador, Nacim Gaouaoui, expressed hoped that the support extended by council members to the ICC would broaden to cover more issues such as Gaza, and demonstrate that it is not a tool used by some members of the international community to threaten whoever they want, whenever they want.

We must emphasise the need to avoid any double standards in this sense, Mr Gaouaoui said.

The Security Council referred the situation in Libya to the ICC in February 2011 after a violent crackdown on protests against the regime of Muammar Qaddafi.

Since opening its investigation in March 2011, the ICC has developed three cases involving crimes against humanity and war crimes.

But some proceedings were halted after the deaths of those accused.

An arrest warrant is still active for Saif Al Islam Qaddafi, whose father, the former Libyan dictator, was killed by rebels in October 2011.

To date, the ICC has still not conducted any trials related to Libya.

During his briefing to the Security Council, Mr Khan announced a road map would see the investigation phase completed by the end of 2025.

Of course, it's not going to be easy," he said. "It's going to require co-operation, candour, a 'can do' attitude from my office but also from the authorities in Libya.

The aim would be to give effect to arrest warrants and to have initial proceedings start before the court in relation to at least one warrant by the end of next year."

Mr Khan also told the council there was enthusiasm for the prosecution to open an office in Tripoli but the rule of law must apply there.

Updated: May 15, 2024, 4:07 AM

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