Egypt Sends Medical Aid to Libya

American doctor William Novick (L) walks in a hospital in Benghazi, Libya, June 22, 2017. REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori
American doctor William Novick (L) walks in a hospital in Benghazi, Libya, June 22, 2017. REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori
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Egypt Sends Medical Aid to Libya

American doctor William Novick (L) walks in a hospital in Benghazi, Libya, June 22, 2017. REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori
American doctor William Novick (L) walks in a hospital in Benghazi, Libya, June 22, 2017. REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori

An Egyptian plane carrying medical aid arrived Wednesday at Benina International Airport to help in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Armed Forces Spokesman Colonel Tamer al-Rifai said the aid was sent upon the directives of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to provide large quantities of medicines and medical equipment from the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population to the friendly country.

This falls within the framework of Egypt’s support and solidarity with Libyans under all circumstances.

Sources from Benghazi said that the arrival of the second shipment was coordinated between Commander in Chief of the Libyan Army and Sisi.



Vessel and Crew Safe after Incident Southwest of Yemen's Mokha, UKMTO Says

Houthi supporters brandish weapons during a protest against the US and Israel, and in solidarity with the Palestinian people, in Sanaa, Yemen, 28 June 2024. (EPA)
Houthi supporters brandish weapons during a protest against the US and Israel, and in solidarity with the Palestinian people, in Sanaa, Yemen, 28 June 2024. (EPA)
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Vessel and Crew Safe after Incident Southwest of Yemen's Mokha, UKMTO Says

Houthi supporters brandish weapons during a protest against the US and Israel, and in solidarity with the Palestinian people, in Sanaa, Yemen, 28 June 2024. (EPA)
Houthi supporters brandish weapons during a protest against the US and Israel, and in solidarity with the Palestinian people, in Sanaa, Yemen, 28 June 2024. (EPA)

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Sunday it had received a report of an incident 13 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's al-Mokha, but that the vessel and its crew were safe.

An UKMTO advisory note said a merchant vessel had reported being approached by 12 small craft which remained in the vicinity of the vessel for about an hour before leaving the area.

The vessel and crew were reported safe, and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call, the advisory note added.

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militias have been launching drone and missile strikes in shipping lanes since November, saying that it acts in solidarity with Palestinians in Israel's war in Gaza.

In dozens of attacks, the Houthis have sunk two vessels, seized another and killed at least three seafarers.