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Al-Tarmal discusses with the Russian ambassador ways to enhance the role of women in Libya.
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Tripoli, October 3, 2023 (Lana): Minister of State for Women’s Affairs, Houria Al-Tarmal, discussed yesterday with the Russian Ambassador to Libya, Aydar Aghanen, ways to enhance the role of women in political participation and local community development.The two parties discussed bilateral cooperation in areas related to family and women, the role of women, and their contribution to achieving peace and participation in building the country in all sectors and.... Read more
WHO: 101 health workers were killed by torrents and floods that struck eastern Libya.
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Tripoli, October 3, 2023 (Lana) The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that 101 health workers were dead as a result of torrents and floods that struck areas of eastern Libya last month.Representative of the WHO in Libya, Dr. Ahmed Zuwaiten, said, “These doctors, nurses, and paramedics who sacrificed their lives are not only a loss for their families but also a loss for the entire community, and it is undoubtedly a strong blow to the health sector in eastern Libya and the rest of.”... Read more
WFP calls for urgent funding to help those affected in eastern Libya.
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Tripoli October 2, 2023 (Lana) The World Food Programme (WFP) called for urgent funding of at least $6.5 million, to help 100.000 people affected by floods and torrents that swept eastern Libya. The WFP said in a report that it has provided 131 tons of food supplies to 21.500 affected people in 11 disaster areas in eastern Libya so far. It affirmed the continuation of providing urgent food aid through partners, including the Libyan Relief and Humanitarian Aid... Read more
Arrival of a cargo plane from Indonesia.
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Benghazi, October 2, 2023 (Lana): Today, a cargo plane carrying more than 45 tons of relief and medical supplies arrives at Benina International Airport, coming from Indonesia.The relief plane is accompanied by the Head of the National Disaster Authority, who will supervise the delivery of the cargo to the Libyan Red Crescent.=... Read more
The European Union provides Libya with advanced equipment to search for bodies
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Tripoli, October 1, 2023 (LANA) - The European Union mission to Libya announced that it has provided teams affiliated with the Criminal Investigation Department in Derna with ground-penetrating radars to be used in searches for the bodies of flood victims in the city.The mission confirmed in a statement that it is in contact with the authorities responsible for rescue and search operations inside the city and the rest of the stricken cities.It is noteworthy that the European Union has... Read more
