The international edition of the Federal News Agency tells about the main events that took place in Libya on February 22, 2021.
Events
Nearly two hundred migrants have been returned to Tripoli by Coast Guard officers, the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) naval headquarters said.
A ship with refugees capsized near the beaches of the capital on its way to Italy. As a result, 197 people were in the water.
The rescued were handed over to the police for further investigation. In the near future, they promise to deport all illegal migrants to their homeland.
Libya is actually the main transport hub in Africa through which refugees make their way to Europe. The Coast Guard captures migrants and most often places them in special detention centers, from where people often have to ransom. Many are sold into slavery. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, 2,500 migrants were intercepted and returned to Libya in the first two months alone.
Coast Guard rescues 197 migrants and pulls out two bodies https://t.co/hS1TRgtQOL#the middle
– Middle Gate (@alwasatnewsly) February 22, 2021
Controversy surrounding the assassination attempt on Fathi Bashagu
The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Government of National Accord of Libya Fathi Bashaga commented on the attempt on his life in Tripoli.
“This is not an accident, but a well-planned attack,” the minister said.
Urgent> Bashaaga: The attempt on my life was not by chance and was well planned. # Libya # Observatory pic.twitter.com/ERkFYijN2K
– The Libyan Observatory newspaper (@ObservatoryLY) February 22, 2021
In turn, a relative of Ridwan Hankari, who died in the accident, accused Fathi Bashaga of using the story with the attempted assassination to gain international patronage.
According to his cousin Muhammad, everyone knows the scale of the motorcade of the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the PNS, and it is stupid to attack him.
“By accusing my family, Bashaga wants international patronage – he must abandon the story of the assassination attempt,” he said.
Mohd. Al-#Hanqari on the killing of cousin #Radwan: “Everyone knows magnitude of #Bashagha’s convoy that harasses people even more than #Gaddafi‘s. Bashagha wants international favour by accusing my family—he must withdraw “assassination” story. #Libya https://t.co/jM5V1PEpOm
– The Libyan Observatory newspaper (@ObservatoryLY) February 22, 2021
The Stability Maintenance Service (SPS) of the PNS has issued an official statement on the incident with the motorcade of the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to representatives of the organization, their car was attacked by militants from the minister’s guard.
“The car with our employees was attacked when its route coincided with the route of Bashagi’s jeeps. As a result, Ridwan Khankari from Az-Zawiya died, and another one was wounded, ”the document says.
In response to the accusations of Bashaaga … Stability Support: We pledge to pursue those involved in the shooting of our law enforcement officials. # Libya # Observatory https://t.co/cGMXgQWXF5
– The Libyan Observatory newspaper (@ObservatoryLY) February 22, 2021
Ayub Buras, deputy director of the Union of Right Forces of the PNS, added in a comment to LibyaAlahrar that the incident with Bashagi’s motorcade is under consideration and is awaiting the final decision of the prosecutor’s office and investigative authorities.
“We — government agency and comply with the law. The service forces move only within the limits of their locations, ”he said.
#Prompt | vice president #Stability Support Device #Ayoub_Boras: A parade accident case # باشاغا Now before the law and the final decision of the prosecution and investigation authorities
– Libya Al Ahrar Channel (@libyaalahrartv) February 22, 2021
The Chairman of the Presidential Council (PC) of Libya, Muhammad Younis al-Manfi, condemned the armed conflict in the streets of Tripoli, provoked by the assassination attempt on Bashagu. According to him, the attack on the convoy of the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the PNS is unacceptable.
“I will not allow the insurgency to cause a new war in the country,” he said.
# Exiled And #Dabiba They meet the advisory committee to face Corona They stress the importance of providing the vaccine against the coronavirus as soon as possible# Libya
Benghazi today (@BenghaziAlYoum) February 21, 2021
Politics
Tripoli
Libya’s Election Commission held a meeting to prepare for the presidential elections at the end of the year.
The participants discussed technical proposals regarding the process of education and training of observers, administrative procedures, as well as the schedule of tasks and responsibilities of the CC staff.
PS head Muhammad Manfi praised the role of the Libyan branch of the Red Crescent.
During the conversation with the secretary general of the association, Marie Darcy, the politician spoke about the priorities of the Government of National Unity (PNU), the main of which is the unification of public and private institutions.
“We will work to enable young people to participate in the governance of the country,” Manfi said.
The Committee for Elections to Municipal Councils announced the results of voting in the central administration of Tripoli.
In the general category, the victory was won by the At-Tashkikh platform, among persons with special needs – Muhammad Abdel Wahhab Zabaa, among women – Sara Abdallah Amin Naami.
The Central Committee for Municipal Council Elections announces the final results of the Municipal Council election # Tripoli_center pic.twitter.com/LPXXjgtj0Z
– Libya Al Ahrar Channel (@libyaalahrartv) February 22, 2021
PNU Prime Minister Abd al-Hamid Dabiba met a delegation from the Zuvar municipality led by Idris Tuwayni.
During the conversation, the parties discussed a number of important topics, including joint work to stabilize the situation in the country, strengthen peace and security, as well as unite state, military and security agencies.
Sabrata
The source of the channel Al Hadath (UAE) reports on the postponement of the scheduled February 23 meeting of the House of Representatives in Sabrat. The exact date of its holding is still unknown.
# Libya – Sources of the event: The Sabratha session, scheduled for tomorrow, is postponed for members of Parliament who reject Aqila Saleh
Urgent event (@Alhadath_Brk) February 22, 2021
Tobruk
Press Secretary of the House of Representatives (Tobruk) Abdallah Blehek confirmed the information about the start of preparations for a meeting of parliamentarians in Sirte.
Tobruk Parliament Speaker: Preparations begin for the Sirte session
https://t.co/wVY0ROL5qb# Libya– Libya Al Ahrar Channel (@libyaalahrartv) February 22, 2021
Tobruk Municipality held an extended meeting on security issues. The meeting was attended by the head of administration Faraj al-Khattabi and the director of the security service, General Khaled al-Basta.
During the conversation, they discussed the work of law enforcement officers and the imminent opening of a passport office in the city.
Tobruk municipality holds an expanded security meeting https://t.co/U1OF2s9Pw6
– The Libyan Address Newspaper (@address_libya) February 22, 2021
Economy
The Libyan Ministry of Finance is considering a proposal to introduce the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) system in all seaports of the country. This will allow suppliers to track the timing and location of the cargo by tracking number.
The Audit Bureau reviews the Ministry of Finance’s contract with a Turkish company to track the imported goods#Libyahttps://t.co/tSstg6GflY
Ain Libya (@EanLibya) February 21, 2021
The chairman of the National Petroleum Corporation (NOC) Mustafa Sanalla and the Minister of Labor of the NTC Libya, Mahdi al-Amin, discussed the launch of a program to implement small and medium-sized enterprises in the oil sector.
They agreed on the need to develop a training manual and create jobs to attract young people.
“The Ministry of Labor wants to expand the base of cooperation with NOCs,” the message says.
The NTC Council of Ministers, chaired by Fayez Sarraj, discussed the government’s vision for fiscal 2021 amid political and economic changes associated with the consolidation of the budgets of the West, East and South of the country.
The meeting participants also considered the risks in the financial sector in connection with the PNU’s plans to form unified state institutions this year.
Society
Libyan Airlines resumes flights from Benghazi Airport to Carthage International Airport in the capital of Tunisia.
“It is tentatively planned for two flights a week in one direction and the other,” the airline said in a statement.
Libyan Airlines resumes its flights from Benina airport to Tunis airport. # Libya # Observatory https://t.co/qHAoQPtq1B
– The Libyan Observatory newspaper (@ObservatoryLY) February 22, 2021
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