Tripoli: The United Nations Support Mission in Libya welcomed the results of the Bar Association elections held on the fifth of this March at the level of ten sub-unions and the General Union in Tripoli.
The mission said in a publication today, Wednesday, that these elections demonstrated the strength of the union as an independent and unified entity, and the strong determination of lawyers in Libya to advance their profession.
It emphasized its position in support of the independence of the union as one of the leading civil society institutions, expressing its readiness to continue its cooperation with the union in order to support the profession and raise the capabilities of Libyan male and female lawyers.
Source: Libyan News Agency
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his French counterpart Stéphane Séjourné discussed on Wednesday 20/3/2024 the latest developments in the region, most notably the situation in the Gaza Strip and Sudan.
During a phone call, both ministers discussed the ongoing actions within the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to address the Gaza crisis, reach a ceasefire, facilitate access to humanitarian aid, and exchange captives and prisoners.
Furthermore, Shoukry expressed Egypt’s gratitude to France for its endeavours, particularly its efforts as a permanent member of the UNSC, in pushing for a resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, given the worsening humanitarian situation in the strip.
Both ministers agreed to maintain close coordination on this matter, including with the United States, whose Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, is scheduled to visit Cairo soon.
In his sixth Middle East tour, Blinken will visit Egypt and Saudi Arabia this week to discuss an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the rele
ase of all captives, and the global efforts to boost humanitarian aid.
Since 7 October, Israel has continued its brutal war and relentless attacks in the Gaza Strip, launching overnight and morning assaults, killing over 30,000 and wounding more than 70,000 others, most of whom are women and children.
Sudan Crisis
According to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Ahmed Abu Zeid, the call also touched on the situation in Sudan, where Séjourné briefed Shoukry on France’s efforts to mobilise humanitarian aid to address the Sudanese crisis.
For his part, Shoukry expressed his deep appreciation for France’s efforts, highlighting Egypt’s endeavours to resolve the Sudanese crisis and reach a ceasefire as soon as possible.
More than 13,000 people have been killed since the Sudanese crisis began in April, according to a conservative estimate by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED), while the UN says more than eight million people have been displaced.
Source: State Information Servi
ce Egypt