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Palestine thanks Libya for UN vote on membership

The Palestinian Embassy in Libya has expressed gratitude for Libya's support after the latter voted in favour of a resolution granting Palestine full membership in the United Nations.

The Assembly overwhelmingly passed the resolution on Saturday, with 143 countries in favour.

Libya was also hailed for joining South Africa's case at the ICJ regarding the situation in Gaza.

Economy

Libya, IMF conclude Article IV consultations in Tunis

Article IV consultations between Libya and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have wrapped up in Tunis. 

The discussions, which spanned ten days, involved a high-level Libyan delegation, including the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), the Head of the Audit Bureau, the Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation, and the Deputy Governor of the CBL, alongside representatives from key ministries and the National Oil Corporation.

Heading the IMF delegation was Dimitri Gvindadze, accompanied by Cyrus Sassanpour, Senior Adviser to the IMF Executive Board.

Sports

Al-Swehly clinches 12th Libyan Premier Volleyball League title

Al-Swehly secured their 12th championship title in the Libyan Premier Volleyball League for the 2023-2024 season after defeating Al-Nasr by three sets to one in Monday's match.

The contest kicked off with Al-Swehly displaying exceptional prowess, clinching the first set with a tight score of 25-23. Despite Al-Nasr's efforts to level the score in the second set with a 25-22 victory, Al-Swehly bounced back, dominating the third and fourth sets with scores of 25-22 and 25-21 respectively, ultimately sealing the match with a 3-1 victory.

Variety

Relief for family as kidnapped child reunited in Benghazi

The Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed on Saturday the liberation of a child from his captors in Benghazi and the apprehension of those involved in the crime.

According to a statement from the office, they received reports of the abduction of three-year-old Mohammed Ahmed, a Chadian national, to extort his family for a ransom of 20,000 dinars.

Education

National "Reading Challenge" takes off, Souk Al-Jumaa hosts first stage

The Ministry of Education launched the first phase of the "Reading Challenge" competition on Sunday at the Abdullah bin Masoud School under the supervision of the Education Directorate in Souk Al-Jumaa.

Minister of Education Musa Al-Maqreif announced in his address at the opening ceremony that the ministry intends to roll out a national version of the initiative, distributing libraries to 900 educational institutions in the near future.

Health

Libya adopts new mental health strategy with WHO support

The World Health Organization (WHO) and Libya's Ministry of Health have jointly announced the approval of the National Mental Health Strategy 2024-2030.

Following a two-day workshop in Misrata, which brought together mental health experts from across Libya and the WHO, the strategy aims to address pressing mental health challenges by focusing on prevention, early detection, treatment, and ongoing monitoring of mental illnesses.

The initiative also seeks to establish a comprehensive healthcare system, ensuring all citizens receive high-quality mental health services and support. 

Opinions

Features of the US role in the post-Bathily era

The resignation of the UN envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, did not constitute a significant development at the local level, for several reasons, the most important of which was his inability to make any breakthrough into the crisis, and the decline of UNSMIL’s role in general in almost all files. However, it is considered an important event at regional and international levels, driving countries involved in the Conflict, to prepare for all possible scenarios following the resignation.

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Ophthalmology Conference held in Tripoli

The First Scientific Conference for Ophthalmology, hosted by the Tripoli Eye Hospital, was held on Thursday, in the presence of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah and his

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