Tag: Libya
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Home Affairs Minister in Italy discussing Malta’s security
Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield was in Italy earlier this week meeting his Defence Counterpart Minister Guido Crossetto of October 19th. The Minister made his two day-visit along with the Armed Forces of Malta Brigadier The visit concerned about security in the Mediterranean and the Minister announced that they are discussing re-writing the 1980 agreement…
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Israel condemns Libya-Turkey Maritime border deal
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement condemning the Libya-Turkey maritime border deal, saying that the agreement infringes on the sovereignty of its allies in the region. Israel has aligned with Greece on the issue, with plans to propose gas pipelines and electric cables connecting Israel to Europe via Cyprus and Greece.…
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EU and Greece oppose Haftar and Turkey deal over maritime borders
Earlier today, Khalifa Haftar’s rump House of Representatives in Benghazi, unanimously approved the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkey on the delimitation of maritime jurisdiction areas in the Mediterranean Sea. It also repealed its 2020 resolutions rejecting the deal and severing political ties with Ankara. The agreement is being opposed by Greece which is…
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Libyan businessman holding Haftar’s assets in Malta investigated over terrorism financing in Sudan
A Libyan businessman who is serving as a business-front for the regime of Khalifa Haftar in Benghazi, Libya, is currently being investigated by multiple foreign entities over his potential involvement in the financing of terrorism and genocide in Sudan. Businessman Ahmed Gadalla runs an international business empire, using multiple countries including Malta to hold and…
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Home Affairs Minister discussed extradition and transfer of persons with Libya’s Attorney-General
During his trip to Libya last week, the Home Affairs Minister met with Libya’s Attorney General, Al-Siddiq Al-Sour, and discussed extradition and the transfer of persons and assets. Malta intends to deport foreign convicts so they can serve the remainder of their prison sentences abroad. Malta’s Corradino Correctional Facility currently houses up to 10 Libyan…
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Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield ends trip to Tripoli with Libyan Premier
Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield ended his trip to Tripoli with a meeting with Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah. The Home Affairs Minister discussed migration and security issues with his Libyan counterpart Minister Emad Al-Trabelsi. He was accompanied by the AFM Brigadier Clinton J. O’Neill. More details about the Home Affairs Minister visit can be…
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Minister Glenn Bedingfield takes on Tripoli after Benghazi delegation
After a high-level Maltese delegation landed in Benghazi at the start of this week, Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield went to Tripoli and met with the Interior and Security Minister Emad Al-Trabelsi (Government of National Unity). The discussions focused on immigration and I’m also sure the Home Affairs Minister will be raising the issue of…
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More photos of the high-level delegation to Benghazi
Malta’s high-level delegation to Benghazi yesterday, included Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg, Economy Minister Silvio Schembri, Education Ministry Byron Camilleri, Planning and Construction Minister Jonathan Attard, Prime Minister’s Chief of staff Mark Mallia and Cabinet Secretary Ryan Spagnol. It doe not seem that the delegation is going to Tripoli following their meetings in Benghazi. The…
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Who is really running Foreign Affairs? High-level Maltese delegation in Benghazi
A high-level Maltese delegation landed in Benghazi earlier today led by Deputy-Prime Minister and Health Minister Ian Borg including the Prime Minister’s Chief of staff Mark Mallia. It also includes current Education Minister, but previous Home Affairs Minister, Byron Camilleri. Meanwhile, the actual Foreign Affairs Minister Chris Fearne was in Luxembourg today giving Malta’s approval…
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Malta covered in Saharan dust as temperatures soar to 36°C and feel like 43°C
Malta has been covered by a large cloud of Saharan dust this morning as temperatures continue to soar during another intense spell of summer heat. The dust cloud, originating from North Africa, stretches from the western Mediterranean and the Balearic Islands towards Malta, according to satellite data from EUMETSAT. The phenomenon has left the Maltese…
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Sudan bombs military convoy to RSF in Libya-Chad-Sudan triangle: Chad condemns violation of its territory
Sudan bombed a military convoy designated for the RSF travelling from Libya through Chad in the Libya-Chad-Sudan border triangle on Thursday, August 20th. The attack has been confirmed by various Sudanese press outlets, including Sudanese Echo, and by analyst Rich Tedd. Chad has also confirmed the attack, condemned the violation of its territory, and said…
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Saddam Haftar visits Putin in Moscow
Deputy General of the Libyan Army in Benghazi, Saddam Haftar, has visited Vladimir Putin in Moscow for talks. The son of the Libyan rump dictator, Khalifa Haftar, was recently anointed as his father’s successor and has been on a spree of foreign visits ever since. The Haftars said that the visit took place in response to…