IOM strengthens consular support for migrants stranded in Libya
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said on Friday that it would inaugurate a project aimed at strengthening consular support for migrants stranded in Libya. […]
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More than 42,000 refugees, asylum-seekers in Libya – UNHCR
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday said there were 42,210 registered refugees and asylum-seekers currently in Libya. So far in 2021, […]
Libya, France reactive Joint Commission after 19 years of interruption
Libya and France have reactivated their joint commission which was suspended in 2002. This was announced by the Libyan Prime Minister Abdelhamid al-Dbaiba, who is […]
How Idriss Deby died
Idriss Deby was known for visiting the battlefield. After Boko Haram fighters launched a deadly attack on a Chadian army base in the village of […]
Son of killed Chad president to take over as military head
A four-star general who is a son of Chad’s slain president Idriss Deby Itno will replace him at the head of a military council, the […]
Over 6,800 illegal immigrants rescued off Libyan coast in 2020
Tripoli – The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said, on Tuesday, that 6,848 illegal immigrants have been rescued and returned to Libya so far in […]
95 illegal immigrants rescued off Libyan coast – IOM
Tripolis – The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said, on Wednesday, that 95 illegal immigrants were rescued off Libya’s western coast. “A group of 95 […]
Erdogan says he and Trump agreed ‘some issues’ on Libya
Ankara – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he discussed the conflict in Libya with U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call on Monday and […]
‘We Were Recruited In Mosques, Trained In Libya’ – Terrorists Arrested In North Confesses – Photo
The terrorists after they were arrested Nine members of the high profile terrorist group, Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimeena fii Bilaa dis Sudan, responsible for the kidnap […]
Military commander Khalifa Haftar declares self ruler of Libya
Military commander Khalifa Haftar has declared himself the ruler of Libya with a “popular mandate” from the people. In a televised speech on Monday night, […]
Libya’s UN-backed gov’t recaptures 2 cities from Haftar forces
Tripoli – Libya’s UN-backed government said on Monday that its forces have taken control of two strategic cities west of the capital Tripoli from rival […]
Security forces raid shops selling unlicensed weapons in eastern Libya
Benghazi (Libya) – Libya’s security forces have raided several shops selling unlicensed weapons and military equipment in the eastern city of al-Bayda, the local security […]
NATO could support EU in enforcing Libya arms embargo- Stoltenberg
Brussels – NATO could do more to support the European Union’s Operation Sophia in enforcing a UN arms embargo against Libya, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg […]
EU’s Michel travels to Turkey, Egypt for talks on Libya
Charles Michel Istanbul – European Council President Charles Michel heads on Saturday to Turkey and Egypt for talks on the conflict in Libya. Turkey and […]
Algeria, Italy urge for cease-fire in Libya
Algiers – Algerian Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum said on Thursday that Algiers and Rome shared convergent views over the necessity to reach a cease-fire in […]
Turkish parliament passes motion for troop deployment to Libya
Ankara – Turkish Parliament, on Thursday passed a motion authorizing the government to deploy troops to Libya in support of the UN-backed government. The lawmakers […]
Erdogan seeks parliament approval to send Turkish troops to Libya
Istanbul – The Turkish presidency on Monday sent a motion on deploying troops to Libya to parliament for approval, state news agency Anadolu reports.Lawmakers are […]
We are fully prepared to send troops to Libya, says Turkey
Ankara – Turkey on Friday said it was fully prepared to deploy its armed forces in Libya as required, the country’s National Defense Ministry said. […]
Trump, Egypt’s Sisi agree On need to end Libya Conflict -White House
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi agreed in a phone call on Thursday that they reject “foreign exploitation” in […]
UN Agency Repatriates 43 Refugees from Libya to Niger
Tripoli – The UN Higher Commission of Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday said that 43 refugees have been reparriated from Libya to Niger. “43 refugees safely […]