Libya

At least 57 Europe-bound refugees drown off Libya: IOM

Jul 27, 2021 11:06

At least 57 migrants drowned after their boat sank off Libya, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Monday, the latest tragedy on the dangerous Mediterranean Sea crossing to Europe.
Bodies of babies, toddlers wash up on Libyan beach after refugee shipwreck

May 25, 2021 19:35

Charity organizations have posted photographs of the bodies of babies and toddlers having washed up on a beach in Libya after a shipwreck, highlighting the human toll of the refugee crisis at Europe’s doorstep.
Hotel linked to Libya’s Presidential Council attacked in Tripoli

May 08, 2021 15:25

Armed men have attacked a hotel employed as a headquarters by Libya’s Presidential Council in the capital Tripoli.
UN, partners demand withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya

Apr 21, 2021 11:13

A broad grouping of countries and organizations has demanded the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all foreign forces from Libya.
Authorities in western Libya free 120 captured fighters loyal to Haftar

Apr 01, 2021 07:41

Several years into a battle for power in Libya, authorities in the western part have now moved toward reconciliation by realeasing 120 captured fighters loyal to the eastern-based renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar.
Libya wants all foreign mercenaries out ‘immediately’

Mar 27, 2021 05:33

Libya's new interim government has demanded the "immediate" withdrawal of all foreign mercenaries amid efforts to end a decade of violence in the North African country.
Libya wants all foreign mercenaries out ‘immediately’

Mar 26, 2021 16:17

Libya's new interim government has demanded the "immediate" withdrawal of all foreign mercenaries amid efforts to end a decade of violence in the North African country.
Libyan commander wanted for war crimes by ICC shot dead

Mar 25, 2021 13:44

Unidentified armed men have shot dead a Libyan commander, loyal to renegade General Khalifa Haftar, who was wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes in the country’s eastern city of Benghazi.
Tunisian president to visit Libya in show of support for new government

Mar 16, 2021 13:14

Tunisian President Kais Saied is set to head to Libya in a show of support for the country's newly formed, United Nations-backed unity government, the first presidential trip between the neighboring countries since 2012.
Libya's new interim prime minister sworn in, promises to represent all Libyans

Mar 16, 2021 08:24

Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has been sworn as Libya’s Prime Minister until elections later this year, following years-long violence and division in the North African country.