01

Sep

Why Libya’s instability and the surge of violence in Tripoli of this week is bad for Tripoli, Libya and Europe

Although the situation in the capital had been somewhat stable over the past year, various militias are still vying for power. In fact this week heavy clashes broke out in southern…

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31

Aug

118 dead and injured, with 27 deaths and 91 injuries, mostly to civilians in Tripoli clashes

The Tripoli Ministry of Health reported a total of 118 dead and injured, with 27 deaths and 91 injuries, mostly to civilians. Gunfire and shells were still being reported by…

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31

Aug

Friday Morning Briefing – Updated

Good morning,   CIVIL PROTECTION WARNING: People are asked to avoid the area of Magħtab while residents of Magħtab, Naxxar, and San Gwann to keep their windows shut. This is after…

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30

Aug

New fighting in Tripoli as ceasefire doesn’t hold

Al Jazeera : A bout of fighting in Libya's capital has laid bare the fragility of an armed cartel that had brought a veneer of stability to the city and encouraged the gradual…

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30

Aug

Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing covers the main stories in Malta's newspapers front pages which focus on the free school transport and the case where a 15 year old was…

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29

Aug

Warning of Cholera transmission from Algeria to Libya

The Libya Observer reports that the Monitoring and Investigation Department of the National Centre for Disease Control has raised the level of preparedness to deal with the possibility of the…

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28

Aug

Ceasefire in Tripoli

The head of the Council of Elders and Dignitaries of Tarhuna Saleh Alfandi confirmed that ceasefire agreement was reached between the parties fighting in the southern suburbs of the capital,…

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28

Aug

Hell on earth – Videos and images of the torture, martyrdom and humiliation African migrants go through in Libya which Pope Francis wanted to see (Viewer discretion required)

  Before reading and viewing the strong video and images, viewer discretion is required.   Tortured, martyred, humiliated, bound and hung with ropes as salami.  Paradoxically, death also represents a…

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28

Aug

Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing for today apart from the regular Malta's newspaper front pages' review also refers to the worrying developments in Libya's capital Tripoli, the Mexico - US…

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28

Aug

Concern expressed on latest developments in Tripoli

The Libya Observer reports that the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said on its website on Monday that it was following the clashes in and around Tripoli with grave concern, calling…

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27

Aug

5 dead and 31 injured after clashes in southern Tripoli

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has today called on all militias to observe an immediate ceasefire and restore calm in southern Tripoli. The call comes following clashes…

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26

Aug

The Update – Senator McCain- Obituaries, Tributes and his link with Malta

The first visit took place in 2008 when what then was described as "former Republican presidential hopeful John McCain (together with US Senator Joe Lieberman)" visited Malta on their way…

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26

Aug

Sunday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The morning briefing for Sunday leads with the death of Senator John McCain, who at 81, passed away after losing the battle with cancer. During the night, the…

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26

Aug

Libyan Ministry of Interior declare state of general alarm and high-alert status

The Ministry of Interior declared the state of general alarm and the high-alert status in all its security units. On its Facebook, the ministry called on all citizens to cooperate…

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24

Aug

Armed attack on security checkpoint in Libya linked to IS

The Libya Observer reports that a surprising armed attack targeted early Thursday a security checkpoint in Wadi Kaam area between the western cities of Al-Khums and Zletin, local media reported. The…

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24

Aug

Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Australia has a new Prime Minister, while the US Media is analysing the Trump legal issues. In Italy, the Diciotti saga saw its umpteenth twist in political drama,…

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18

Aug

Saturday Morning Briefing

Good morning Today's morning briefing covering news from Malta, the Mediterranean, Europe and the World as reported by the main news agencies and outlets.   Special counsel prosecutors are asking…

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17

Aug

Gaddafi’s loyalists announce intention of contesting Libya elections

The Libya Observer reports that the Libyan National Gathering, which has figures loyal to the regime of Moamar Gaddafi, held Wednesday its second conference in Tripoli and announced its intention to nominate…

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17

Aug

Death sentence for militiamen who killed demonstrators in Tripoli in 2011

The Libyan Express reports that the Libyan Tripoli appeals court on Wednesday sentenced to death by firing squad 45 militiamen for killing demonstrators in Tripoli during the 2011 uprising against dictator Muammar…

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13

Aug

MV Aquarius: Spain won’t take ship in its harbour (Updated)

Updated: TGCOM reports that sources close to the Spanish government said that Spain is maintaining a position where it would not be allowing the MV Aquarius in its harbour as…

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09

Aug

Al-Mismari : Libya needs a Russian intervention like in Syria to get rid of foreign players in the country

According to the Libya Observer, the Spokesperson of Khalifa Haftar’s self-styled army, Ahmed Al-Mismari, has requested a Russian intervention in Libya similar to the one in Syria "to get rid…

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09

Aug

Thursday Morning Briefing

  Good morning   Your morning briefing brings you some of the main news reported by the Newspapers in Malta, the latest from the major news agencies in Europe and…

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08

Aug

Libyan Investment Authority to move offices in Tripoli due to security breaches

Retuers Libya’s sovereign wealth fund has decided to move from its main office in Tripoli due to security breaches after a number of staff were threatened or abducted, it said…

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04

Aug

Work resumes at Tripoli cargo port

The Libyan Observer reports that work has resumed in Tripoli Port after the arrival of the Grimaldi's ship "GRANDE SICILIA" this week. It was coming from Belgium, carrying 1457 vehicles…

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04

Aug

Saturday Morning Briefing

  Good morning As expected the death of Shannon Mak is the lead story on Malta's Newspapers. Various happenings take different priorities around the world. As we go through 40…

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03

Aug

Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning,  Your Morning Briefing for today follows. Both the Times and The Malta Independent refer to the S&P credit rating on the banking system. Respected credit ratings agency Standard and Poors has…

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02

Aug

South Korea deploys warship to Libya in relation to South Korean national kidnapped

The Star (Malaysia): Seoul said Thursday it had deployed a warship to Libya in an apparent show of force to secure the release of a South Korean national kidnapped along with…

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02

Aug

Zuwara Security directorate saves 27 people on board dilapidated boat

In the early hours of Thursday, the Security Directorate of Zuwara, Libya, 27 people of different nationalities including Algeria and Tunisia were 'saved from drowning from a dilapidated boat'. The…

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01

Aug

Four Libyan journalists freed after being detained for covering immigration related stories

The Libyan Observer reports that a security bureau under the command of the Presidential Council's Interior Ministry freed four Libyan journalists after detaining them for ten hours since last night, reported…

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01

Aug

Rescue boat Aquarius back to Central Mediterranean to render assistance to people in distress at sea

The rescue boat Aquarius, run in partnership between SOS MEDITERRANEE and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), will set sail today from Marseille after an extended port call. Aquarius is heading back…

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31

Jul

2017 Manchester suicide bomber was rescued by British Navy from Libya via Malta

The Daily Mail: the suicide bomber who killed 22 people during Ariana Grande's concert at Manchester Arena in 2017 was rescued by the Navy from war-torn Libya three years before his…

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31

Jul

Migrant rescue operation might be in breach of International law by Italy

  TGCOM - SKYTG Nicola Fratoianni, a member of Liberi and Uguali the Ace 28, a support vessel to an oil rig, was involved in the rescue operations of a dinghy…

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30

Jul

Italian Prime Minister Conte in USA to meet President Trump

The Economist reports that Donald Trump is always unpredictable. But guessing how he will react to Italy’s prime minister, Giuseppe Conte, at the White House today, is particularly tricky. Mr Conte…

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29

Jul

Protesters in Libya take the streets in view of ‘awful living conditions’

Libyan Observer: Tripoli, among other cities in Libya, saw angry protesters taking to the streets on Friday in protest of the "awful living conditions" as well as the continuous power…

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27

Jul

Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your Morning Briefing provides you with the salient news of the main happenings in Malta, Europe and the World. Wishing you a good day.   Greece has “serious…

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26

Jul

Libyan National Army accused central bank head of funding extremist groups

The National reports that the Khalifa Haftar-led Libyan National Army has accused the country’s central bank head of funnelling money to extremist groups, the Muslim Brotherhood and a militia leader who blockaded…

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23

Jul

Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The saying 'a week is too long in politics' keeps being challenged. While the past few weeks we saw this saying being challenged in the international world, yesterday…

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22

Jul

UN Security Council express concern on humanitarian situation in Libya

Libya Observer: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) expressed concern at the humanitarian situation in Libya, especially in Derna, including the situation faced by migrants, refugees and internally displaced people, and…

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22

Jul

Sunday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The conclusion of the Egrant inquiry dominates the front pages of the Maltese newspapers. The developments in the US following a hostage situation in Los Angeles is currently…

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21

Jul

Open Arms boat docks in Spain

Euronews: A boat belonging to Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms has docked in Spain carrying a woman rescued from the wreckage of a dinghy off the coast of Libya. The survivor,…

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21

Jul

The Josefa Case – The journey

RTL: With wide-open, shocked eyes Josefa looks at her savior. The images released by the "Proactiva Open Arms" refugee rescuers went around the world - along with grave allegations to the Libyan…

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21

Jul

Saturday Morning Briefing

Good morning, From Malta to Kazakistan via Italy, to the UK and Brussels, from Libya to Singapore and our obvious stop in the US our morning briefing presents you how…

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20

Jul

Libya rejects EU plan to establish migrant centres in the country

The Guardian: Libya has rejected a European Union plan to establish migrant centres in the country, adding that its decision would not be swayed by any financial inducements. The formal rejection by…

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19

Jul

Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, From Trump's back pedalling to the Queen's messages hidden in brooches. From the court room in Valletta to the temporary beach volley court in the same city. Our…

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18

Jul

Migrants in Libya face the greatest danger in years – UN

Thompson Reuters Foundation: Migrants in Libya face the greatest danger in years of being trafficked, exploited or enslaved by armed groups and criminal gangs - which are becoming stronger - as…

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18

Jul

NGO Open Arms set off for Spain

ANSA: The Spanish NGO Open Arms migrant rescue ship which on Tuesday said it had rescued a woman and recovered the bodies of another woman and her child off Libya…

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18

Jul

Wednesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Matteo Salvini denounces photos of people stranded at sea by Libya as fake after being accused that this is a result of his action. Donald Trump blames his…

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17

Jul

UN envoy to Libya says “unwise to hold elections currently” demands HoR to issue needed legislations

The Libya Observer: The United Nations envoy to Libya briefed the UN Security Council on Monday about the latest developments in the country, urging member states to use pressure on…

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17

Jul

Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning Our morning briefing for today focuses on the main points following the US - Russia summit where comments by US President Trump were deemed as treasonous. On the…

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16

Jul

Zuwara, Libya: 8 people found suffocated in freezer container as they were being trafficked (Graphic Content – Photos might be disturbing)

Editorial Note. Some of the photos in this post might be disturbing Libya Observer: 8 illegal immigrants – six children, one woman and one man – were found suffocated due to…

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11

Jul

The Wednesday Morning Briefing

Good morning The successful rescue operation in Thailand ended successfully, highlighting a number of 'human traits' that at times are overshadowed by the dullness of other happenings around us. This…

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10

Jul

Libya takes ownership of large area of sea migrant route

Euronews: Libya — with the backing of the European Union — has officially taken ownership of a large area of the sea migrant route into Europe for search and rescue…

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10

Jul

Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning An eventful 36 hours for Theresa May and the UK. But not only. Trump's nomination for the Supreme Court, Libya's deal with Italy on migration and the rescue…

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09

Jul

Italy and Libya agree to reactivate friendship treaty that allowed for migrants to be returned to Libyan territory

Euronews / Libya Observer: Italy and Libya have agreed to reactivate a friendship treaty signed a decade ago that allowed migrants to be returned to Libyan territory. "We agreed to reactivate…

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09

Jul

Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning The rescue operation currently underway in Thailand dominated most of the international news outlets agenda. However during the past hours Theresa May's latest setback  on Brexit, with the…

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08

Jul

Libyan Airlines to suspend flights to Carthage airport in Tunisia

Libya Observer: Libyan Airlines announced on Thursday that it will suspend flights to Carthage airport in Tunis, justifying its suspension to a decision taken by Benghazi parallel administration to recruit…

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08

Jul

Armed clashes in Tripoli

Libya Observer: Clashes between a notorious armed group led by Ghaniwa Al-Kikly and an armed group that defected from under his command took place on Saturday at Al-Hadba in Abu…

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