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Tripoli Prepares to Implement Full Curfew during Eid

Tripoli Prepares to Implement Full Curfew during Eid
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Tripoli Prepares to Implement Full Curfew during Eid

Tripoli Prepares to Implement Full Curfew during Eid

The Libyan capital, Tripoli, is preparing to implement a full curfew during Eid al-Fitr holiday to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

The Presidential Council (PC) has made a decision to extend the partial curfew for a further ten days, beginning from Monday, but insisted on imposing a 24-hour curfew throughout the Eid.

The Supreme Committee to Combat the Coronavirus Epidemic (SCCCE) recommended these measures to reduce the risks of a further outbreak.

Meanwhile, Libyans rushed to the markets to buy food and new clothes for children, as they complained of a hike in prices.

Libya has recorded 65 coronavirus infections, including three deaths since the first case was detected in March.

Many citizens stranded abroad due to measures stopping the spread of the virus have recently returned to Libya.

Director of the International Health Supervision Agency at the Ras Ajdir land border Mukhtar al-Mansouri said 47 citizens returned from Tunisia, while Misrata International Airport received 342 citizens from Germany and some other European countries.

Medical services in eastern Libya started testing illegal migrants in deportation centers and shelters.

This step, according to the Medical Advisory Committee, is part of a plan set to conduct random tests throughout residential areas.

It comes in light of warnings by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) against the coronavirus effect on infants in Libya.

“UNICEF and WHO are raising the alarm over severe vaccine shortages in Libya that are putting more than 250,000 children under one year of age at severe risk,” the UNICEF office in Libya announced in a statement on Tuesday.

“The situation is made worse by the continued armed conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic, disrupted health care services, regular power cuts, shortages of safe water supplies and the closure of schools and child-friendly spaces.”

“Immunization is one of the most effective public health interventions and when routine vaccinations are missed, there is a high chance of a resurgence of a measles outbreak, other preventable diseases, and fatalities among children”, it quoted its Special Representative Abdel-Rahman Ghandour as warning.

“There is an urgent need to ensure an uninterrupted flow of funds for vaccine procurement to cater for the current shortfall,” Ghandour stressed.

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Egypt’s Defense Minister Urges Military to Maintain ‘Combat Readiness’

The Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces during a meeting with Special Forces paratroopers and commandos (Egyptian Military Spokesperson) 
The Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces during a meeting with Special Forces paratroopers and commandos (Egyptian Military Spokesperson) 
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Egypt’s Defense Minister Urges Military to Maintain ‘Combat Readiness’

The Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces during a meeting with Special Forces paratroopers and commandos (Egyptian Military Spokesperson) 
The Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces during a meeting with Special Forces paratroopers and commandos (Egyptian Military Spokesperson) 

Egyptian Defense Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Abdel Majeed Saqr has called on the military to maintain “the highest levels of efficiency and combat readiness, enhance skill and physical fitness through continuous training, and preserve high morale so that the Armed Forces remain the nation’s strong shield.”

Saqr’s remarks came during a meeting with members of the Special Forces – paratroopers and commandos - attended by Armed Forces Chief of Staff Ahmed Khalifa and several senior commanders.

According to a statement by Egypt’s military spokesperson on Sunday, the visit was part of a series of meetings to assess the morale, combat efficiency, and readiness of the personnel, as well as their role in safeguarding national security.

Special Forces Commander Abdel Qader Amara Habib said that the troops work day and night to preserve the security and stability of the nation, pointing to “the strong support provided by the General Command to enable its soldiers to fulfill their duties with skill and competence as part of the Armed Forces’ integrated system.”

During the visit, Saqr conveyed President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s greetings and appreciation to the Special Forces fighters, affirming “the General Command’s recognition of the great efforts made by these men to protect the nation and safeguard its sanctities.” He also praised the “self-discipline of the Armed Forces personnel and their dedication to sacrificing whatever it takes to preserve Egypt’s resources and the welfare of its people.”

Two days ago, Saqr had met with soldiers of the Southern Military Zone, urging them to remain on high alert to carry out any mission under all circumstances. He also stressed the importance of ongoing awareness to keep up with developments and events on all levels.

Last week, the defense minister also met with troops from the Second Field Army, as part of ongoing efforts by the Armed Forces’ leadership to engage with soldiers and update them on the latest developments affecting Egypt’s national security.

In remarks at that time, Saqr reiterated the General Command’s commitment to caring for the individual fighter and improving combat performance so that personnel can execute all assigned missions efficiently under any conditions.