No Result
View All Result
Thursday, July 17, 2025
23 °c
Tripoli
24 ° Sat
24 ° Sun
  • Advertising
  • Contact
LibyaHerald
  • Home
  • Libya
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Magazine
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Register
SUBSCRIBE
  • Home
  • Libya
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Magazine
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
LibyaHerald
No Result
View All Result
Home Libya

Summary of the government’s weekly press conference

bySami Zaptia
December 30, 2012
Reading Time: 4 mins read
A A

By Sami Zaptia.

Tripoli, 26 May:

–          Mahmoudi will be handed over by Tunisia

–          Oil production up

–          Public buses for Libya’s congested . . .[restrict]cities

RELATED POSTS

Largest direct reduced iron (DRI) factory in the world to be established by Turkish company Tosyali in Benghazi

Mitiga airport reopened, flights operating including to and from Istanbul, Alexandria and Cairo

Last week the regular spokesperson for the Prime Minister Mr Nasser Al-Mana was absent and the Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur stood in for him.

Mahmoudi will be handed over to Libya

The official spokesperson confirmed the news that came as a result of the Prime Minister’s visit to Tunisia last week that Tunisia has agreed to hand over Al-Baghdadi Al-Mahmoudi to Libya.

Furthermore, he went on to assure that Al-Mahmoudi and others will be treated according to international standards and that they will be granted their rights before a just court before the Libyan public.

For more on this story see: http://www.libyaherald.com/mahmoudi-extradition-agreed-tunisian-minister/

Mangoush visits south

The Chief of Staff, Major-General Yousef Mangoush visited the Obari area to view the situation and to raise the moral of the troops based there. The Chiefs of Staff had sent aid convoys from Benghazi to Obari.

Mangoush had also reported that as a result of the call for some Military Councils to hand over some bases and military property, a number had responded to this call by handing back sites to the Libyan National Army.

The official spokesperson also reported that the Chiefs of Staff had informed that the removal of mines in some areas is continuing and that Libyans were being trained in their removal at Maetiga airbase and in the city of Zlitan.

Oil and gas production on the increase

The official spokesperson reported that Libya’s oil production had reached 1.55 million barrels per day, its highest point since the Revolution. He also revealed that the average gas production had reached 2.182 billion cubic feet and the average production of condensates 35,000 barrels per day.

Oil production for the week had reached 6.65 million barrels and the income accrued from these sales for the week reached US$ 518 million.

The spokesperson highlighted the fact that there were still some production units that had not started production such as Ras Lanuf refinery, Brega ammonia plant, and the ethylene and chloral-ethylene plants in Ras Lanuf. He clarified that work is being done on returning these to production as soon as possible and that the methanol plant at Brega has commenced initial production steps.

Public transport buses for congested cities

The Ministry of Transport is currently studying the issue of traffic congestion in some cities. It is studying offers for the manufacture of buses so that there is public bus transport, student transport and services for those with special needs.

Judicial police

The Ministry of Justice has approved the organizational framework for the Judicial Police and numerous numbers of the thuwar had conscripted to the judicial police. Many have commenced their duties in protecting some of the prisons, as the judicial police are the authority responsible for prisons in Libya.

The ‘Official Gazette’ is out

Spokesperson Mustafa Abushagur revealed that the fifth edition of the official Libyan publication had been published announcing all the NTC laws including Law No. (7) regarding the creation of the Libyan Intelligence Service, Law No. (20) Authorizing the Public Budget for 2012, Law No (27) Amending Some Past Laws, Law No. (29) Organising Political Parties, and Law No. (30) Regarding Political Entities.

The spokesperson further added that the Ministry of Interior has approved the badges / crests for police uniforms.

Illegal immigrants returned

The Ministry of Interior has reported that it has, in coordination with the International Organization for Migration, returned 324 illegal immigrants and issued final exit visas from Libya to another 638 foreigners.

The Ministry of Interior also confirmed that it has paid the salaries for the first 4 months of 2012 for thuwar conscripted to the Supreme Security Committee who have opened bank accounts.

Electricity networks being reconnected

The Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy has reported that it has reconnected many of the electricity networks that were damaged during the war. The Ministry reported that it has adequate generating capacity and that it is prepared for the anticipated increased electricity demand during the summer months.

Flour Mills reopened

Two flour and flour products factories in Swani and Azizia were reopened with a production capacity of 200 tonnes each.

Iron and steel factories operational

The spokesperson announced that most of the iron and steel factories belonging to the Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO) were now operational, some of which had achieved record production levels which have helped meet local demand needed during the rebuilding phase of Libya.

Italy to train 20 Libyans

The Italian Ministry of Industry is to train 20 Libyan graduates in the field of human resource development.

Domestic flights to be subsidized, Mitiga airport to be renovated

For more see: http://www.libyaherald.com/cost-of-some-internal-flights-to-be-halved/

Agricultural lands protected

The spokesperson revealed that 72 cases of the misuse of agricultural land by citizens was stopped last week. These were either the cutting down of trees or the building on agricultural land, and that legal steps were being taken with regards to these cases.

Preparations for Tuna fishing season

The spokesperson assured that all the necessary preparatory steps for the opening of the Tuna fishing season have been taken, as per the internal and international procedures. He pointed out that the Tuna market is internationally monitored and has numerous restrictions, and that only licenced companies can operate in this market..

  [/restrict]

Tags: agricultureammonia plantBregabuseschief of staffcongestionelectricityethyleneflightsflour productiongashrIllegal Immigrantsiron and steelItalyjudicial policelawLibyan armyMahmoudiMangoushmethanolNTCofficial gazetteoilprisonspublic transportRas LanufrefinerytunaTunisia

Related Posts

ACA reveals 94,000 cases of state sector salary duplication in 2015
Libya

National Strategy for Prevention and Combating of Corruption (2025-2030) launched by ACA

July 17, 2025
Western Mountain Military Region conducts operation around Ghadames against drug trafficking and transnational organised crime
Libya

Western Mountain Military Region conducts operation around Ghadames against drug trafficking and transnational organised crime

July 17, 2025
Nearly 11,000 migrants repatriated from Libya and 3,165 Mediterranean fatalities: IOM
Libya

12,338 migrants intercepted at sea and returned to Libya up to 12 July: IOM

July 17, 2025
ACA reveals 94,000 cases of state sector salary duplication in 2015
Libya

ACA suspends the Executive Director, the Chairman and 6 Board members of GNMTC

July 16, 2025
ACA reveals 94,000 cases of state sector salary duplication in 2015
Libya

Three Fisheries officials temporarily suspend from work by Administrative Control Authority suspected of corruption

July 15, 2025
ACA reveals 94,000 cases of state sector salary duplication in 2015
Libya

ACA saves LD 409 million on school textbook printing, suspends Tripoli Education Ministry’s Textbook Warehouse Manager

July 15, 2025
Next Post

High profile speaker line-up underlines importance of Libya Infrastructure & Rebuild Forum in Dubai

Al-Sanussi holds key to Yvonne Fletcher death, says El-Kib

Al-Sanussi holds key to Yvonne Fletcher death, says El-Kib

ADVERTISEMENT

Top Stories

  • Libyan Railways Implementation Authority invites International Federation of Railways to participate in November workshop

    China to resume implementation of its stalled railways projects in Libya

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Libya and Nigeria discuss gas projects, extension of export pipelines to Europe and high-level delegation visit to Tripoli

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund signs contract with Turkey’s Ankamenia for maintenance of Benghazi University’s medical colleges

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Attorney General provides update on investigation of incidents resulting from Tripoli 2025 armed clashes and demonstrations

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Libyan olive oils win gold at Anatolian, Berlin and Japan 2025 international olive oil competitions

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
ADVERTISEMENT
LibyaHerald

The Libya Herald first appeared on 17 February 2012 – the first anniversary of the Libyan Revolution. Since then, it has become a favourite go-to source on news about Libya, for many in Libya and around the world, regularly attracting millions of hits.

Recent News

National Strategy for Prevention and Combating of Corruption (2025-2030) launched by ACA

Western Mountain Military Region conducts operation around Ghadames against drug trafficking and transnational organised crime

Sitemap

  • Why subscribe?
  • Terms & Conditions
  • FAQs
  • Copyright & Intellectual Property Rights
  • Subscribe now

Newsletters

    Be the first to know latest important news & events directly to your inbox.

    Sending ...

    By signing up, I agree to our TOS and Privacy Policy.

    © 2022 LibyaHerald - Powered by Sparx Solutions.

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password? Sign Up

    Create New Account!

    Fill the forms below to register

    *By registering into our website, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
    All fields are required. Log In

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In
    No Result
    View All Result
    • Login
    • Sign Up
    • Libya
    • Business
    • Advertising
    • About us
    • BusinessEye Magazine
    • Letters
    • Features
    • Why subscribe?
    • FAQs
    • Contact

    © 2022 LibyaHerald - Powered by Sparx Solutions.

    This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.