A drone strike early Thursday hit two fuel tanks and pipeline lines at the Tripoli oil depot, but officials stated operations remain normal.
A drone strike on Thursday morning damaged two fuel tanks, numbered 213 and 220, and pipeline lines at the Tripoli oil depot with shrapnel. Ahmed Al-Maslati, spokesperson for Brega Petroleum Marketing Company, confirmed the incident occurred inside the facility, but assured citizens that operations, including supply to stations, were not disrupted and no injuries were reported. Specialized teams have secured the area and are conducting safety checks and technical assessments.
Al-Maslati stated that Tripoli Port remains operational, with approximately 15 million liters of fuel delivered to stations on Wednesday. The Tripoli depot supplied an additional 3 million liters to western Libya and Greater Tripoli on Wednesday and Thursday, totaling around 18 million liters over two days. The Al-Zawiya oil depot also supplied about 4.4 million liters to the wider western region on Wednesday.
Brega Petroleum Marketing Company has urged mayors and municipal councils to monitor fuel delivery processes within their areas to ensure shipments reach stations. Al-Maslati addressed reports of fuel shortages in Nalut, stating that issues there were resolved two weeks prior and that the city's four stations are receiving regular or alternating supplies. He also noted that while fuel is reaching other areas like Kabaw, distribution challenges, truck breakdowns, and long distances can cause delivery delays.
Why it mattersThe drone strike on fuel tanks and pipelines directly affects the supply chain and infrastructure crucial for fuel distribution across western Libya and Greater Tripoli.
Read in ASJ →The Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund completed a comprehensive rehabilitation project for the university, which had suffered extensive damage during past conflicts.
The University of Benghazi officially reopened yesterday following a significant rehabilitation and development project. The Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund oversaw the initiative, aiming to restore the institution after it sustained extensive damage during the city's wars. The reopening ceremony was marked by an extravagant event.
Attendees at the ceremony included prominent political and military figures, such as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ageela Saleh, the First Deputy Speaker, Fawzi Al-Nuwairi, the Second Deputy Misbah Douma, Prime Minister Osama Hammad, and Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar. Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar described the university as a beacon of knowledge and a symbol of Libyan resilience.
This project is part of the Fund's broader strategy to enhance higher education infrastructure and create an environment suitable for the university's academic and national standing. The rehabilitation aims to provide an integrated university experience for students and faculty, reflecting the institution's historical importance.
Why it mattersThe reopening of the University of Benghazi affects students and faculty by providing a restored and functional educational environment after wartime damage.
Read in ASJ →The third unit at Zawia Combined-Cycle Power Plant is now online, adding 150 MW to Libya's national grid following delayed repairs.
Libya's national electricity grid has received a boost with the return of the Third Unit at the Zawia Combined-Cycle Power Plant, contributing 150 MW of power. The General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) confirmed the unit's connection after GE Vernova completed a major overhaul. This marks the end of a prolonged maintenance period that was originally scheduled for completion on July 6, 2026.
The maintenance process faced significant delays, including an incident in August where an armed drone targeted the power station, forcing GE Vernova to suspend work. Further disruptions occurred in May when clashes involving the 7 May Zawia militia led to a nine-day shutdown of operations. GE Vernova also cited technical difficulties as a reason for the delayed commissioning.
To expedite the process, GE Vernova deployed additional engineering expertise and technical resources, both on-site and remotely. This comes amid a very hot summer in Libya, which has seen prolonged power cuts and blackouts affecting residents since late June.
Why it mattersLibyans are affected by extended power outages during a hot summer, and the return of this power unit offers some relief.
Read in ASJ →The Tripoli Ministry of Health has launched the "Pulse 2" campaign to perform diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterization procedures for adults.
The Tripoli Ministry of Health announced the launch of the "Nabd 2" (Pulse 2) campaign yesterday at the National Centre for Cardiac Treatment and Surgery in Tajoura. This initiative is part of a national plan to localize medical treatment and reduce the burden on citizens, aligning with the Tripoli-based Libyan government's efforts to enhance national health services. The campaign, which commenced on September 6, focuses on performing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterization procedures for adults.
The "Nabd 2" campaign aims to expedite patient access to specialized medical services, shorten waiting lists, and deliver advanced treatments domestically. This will be achieved through specialized national medical teams offering early screening, medical assessment, and diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization for patients requiring it based on medical evaluation. The campaign builds on the success of "Nabd 1," which eliminated its waiting list.
Following the success of the "Nabd 1" campaign, "Nabd 2" aims to continue this progress by expanding access to specialized cardiac services. It offers renewed hope to heart patients, enabling them to receive necessary care within the country at the highest standards of quality and healthcare. The campaign focuses on providing advanced treatment services domestically.
Why it mattersLibyan citizens requiring cardiac catheterization are affected by the "Pulse 2" campaign, which aims to provide them with faster access to specialized medical services and advanced treatment within the country.
Read in ASJ →The Health Sector Movement Union opposes the Tripoli government's plan to hire 200 Syrian medical and paramedical workers.
The Health Sector Movement Union has voiced strong objections to the Tripoli government's decision to recruit approximately 200 Syrian medical and paramedical personnel. The union revealed that the recruitment company will bring in 125 nursing staff and 75 medical professionals. These foreign workers are slated to receive monthly salaries in US dollars ranging from $2,000 for a third-level physician to $3,200 for a consultant, with other specialists earning between $2,500 and $3,000.
Union members, who have been staging a continuous demonstration outside the Prime Minister’s Office, are demanding a pay raise for local healthcare workers. Their proposal includes a salary scale starting at 2,367 dinars for the first grade and reaching 15,720 dinars for the 15th grade, along with the activation of bonuses to match the cost of living. The union warns that hiring foreign doctors at high salaries could lead to the marginalization of national cadres and a decline in health services.
The union fears that the recruitment of foreign staff at salaries up to $3,200, while local cadres are seeking raises and bonuses to keep pace with living costs, could exacerbate existing issues within the health sector. They are concerned this policy may cause further deterioration of health services and potentially lead to the migration of skilled Libyan medical talent.
Why it mattersLocal medical and nursing staff are affected by the potential marginalization of national cadres and the recruitment of foreign professionals at higher salaries.
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