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The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has announced on Thursday, August 14, that its envoy, Hanna Tetteh, met with members of the Joint Military Commission 5+5 (JMC) in Tunis to review the progress of the Ceasefire Agreement and explore measures to sustain it. Discussions centered on reinforcing stability in Libya through the agreement’s […]
The Tripoli Security Directorate has outlined plans to safeguard the upcoming municipal Council elections, set for August 16. In an expanded meeting, attended by senior Interior Ministry officials, participants reviewed security measures and coordination mechanisms among various agencies to ensure a smooth and secure voting process. The meeting built on earlier discussions between Interior Minister […]
The Arab Monetary Fund has forecast Libya’s economy to expand by 14.3% in 2025, before moderating to 5.9% the following year, contingent on improved domestic stability and stronger investor confidence. In its latest Arab Economic Outlook report released this week, the Fund attributed the robust growth outlook to the hydrocarbons sector, which provides over 95% […]
The media office of head of the Presidential Council Mohammed Menfi has announced plans to establish a specialised Technical committee to inspect and audit contracts within Libya’s oil and electricity sectors. Acting in his capacity as head of the High Financial Committee, Menfi aims to review spending patterns and contractual obligations to ensure transparency and […]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Saif Suleiman Sneidel, a Libyan national accused of committing war crimes. Sneidel is alleged to be a member of “Group 50,” a faction within the Al-Saiqa Brigade, and is suspected of involvement in murder, torture, and acts outraging personal dignity in Benghazi and its […]
Libya has recorded 76 drowning incidents between June 8 and August 6, including 55 Libyan nationals, amid critical shortages in maritime rescue resources. Misbah Al-Ghazewi, Head of the Maritime Rescue Room, told local outlet Fawasel that vast stretches of coastline—particularly between Tajoura and Al-Qarabolli—are without any rescue presence, while the Tripoli unit lacks even basic […]
The Greek Government has lodged a verbal note with the UN Secretary-General rejecting what it termed as “Libyan claims” over two maritime blocks, south of Crete, asserting that the areas lie within its continental shelf and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), in accordance with the median line principle and its maritime demarcation agreement with Egypt. A […]
Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has announced that municipal council elections for a second group of 51 municipalities will be held on August 16. The group comprises councils whose mandates have expired and newly formed municipalities. According to the HNEC, polling stations will operate from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In preparation, the Commission […]
UN Special Representative to Libya Hanna Serwaa Tetteh has said Morocco is a “very important partner” in building agreement and consensus among Libyan parties, commending the Kingdom for its efforts and for backing the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The UN official made the remarks in Rabat following her Talks held Monday with Moroccan […]
Libya’s Emergency and Ambulance Service in Al-Kufra has rescued approximately 50 Sudanese refugees, including women and children, who were stranded in the remote Siouf Boufatma desert region, some 450 kilometres south of the city. The group was discovered on Thursday, July 31, morning by the Anti-Illegal Migration Agency, highlighting the perilous conditions faced by thousands […]