First Independent Mena Newspaper
Libya’s rival factions agreed to appoint a new central bank governor after the former chief left the country under pressure from militias. The Libyan infighting between the West and East governments spilled over to the Central Bank last month forcing suspension of its activity and jeopardizing the country’s monetary regulator. The House of Representatives based […]
UN Security Council members voiced concerns over recent tensions in Libya, urging all Libyan actors and institutions to avoid unilateral actions that could escalate conflicts and deepen divisions. The council members called on Thursday for a de-escalation of tensions, urging Libyan leaders to refrain from using force, threats, or economic pressure, and to seek a […]
The United Nations and the US have called for an “urgent” meeting of Libyan political leaders to address the crisis of the Central Bank of Libya (BCL) and the blockade of oil production and exports. The UN Support Mission in Libya expressed “deep concern” over the worsening situation and convened a meeting to seek a […]