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The UN denounced widespread violations against refugees and migrants in Libya and Tunisia as it investigates a mass grave yard in the desert country. The U.N. human rights chief said the bodies of 65 migrants were found on the Tunisian-Libyan borders and raised concern over migrants’ rights violations. Both states are involved in these violations […]
Canadian authorities charged two nationals of involvement in selling Chinese-made drones and other military-equipment in Libya. The case goes back to 2018 when the two men served at the International Civil Aviation Organization, a U.N. agency headquartered in Montreal. The two men Fathi Ben Ahmed Mhaouek, 61, and Mahmud Mohamed Elsuwaye Sayeh, 37, were found […]
Chairman of Libya’s Presidential Council Mohamed Yunes El-Menfi has sent a written message to King Mohammed VI following the 2nd tripartite summit convened by Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya in the absence of Morocco and Mauritania. The Libyan message was handed over to Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita by El-Menfi’s brother and personal envoy during a […]
Morocco and Belgium have reaffirmed their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and national unity of Libya. This position was expressed in the Joint Declaration adopted by the 3rd meeting of the High Joint Commission, co-chaired by Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. In this Declaration, […]
Algeria’s military-led diplomacy has opted for escalation with Niger, summoning its ambassador to Algiers to say the complaints about a mistreatment of Sub-Saharan migrants were “unfounded.” Niger had summoned Algeria’s ambassador to denounce the harsh treatment by Algerian authorities of Niger migrants, who have been violently upheld, robbed by Algerian authorities before being abandoned in […]
The bumbling Algerian regime continues to embarrass itself and lose credibility by trying to deceive the regional and international community with its old dirty games and political machinations which are no longer working. The latest fumble and slap in the face of the reckless Algerian rulers came from Libya’s Presidential Council which belied Algerian President […]
The Libyan government based in Tripoli suspended oil minister Mohamed Oun, as investigations are ongoing into his involvement in alleged corruption, a Libyan watchdog known as Administrative Control Authority (ACA) said. Oun said he will contest the decision, adding that he has not received a notice yet. Libyan media cited an ACA statement which confirms […]
Tunisian authorities closed the Ras Jdir border crossing after armed clashes occurred there between rival Libyan factions. Videos shared on social media showed gunfire and a torched car in the Libyan side of the crossing. The armed violence occurred between the Interior Ministry’s Zuwara Military Chamber task force and armed militias, injuring several security force […]
The European Union signed a “historic” deal with Egypt on Sunday (17 March) that includes a funding package of 7.4 billion euros and elevating their relationship to the level of a “strategic and comprehensive partnership”, in bid to stem migrant flows to Europe. The 7.4 billion-euro aid package for cash-strapped Egypt was announced by European […]
Egypt is reportedly set to receive up to 7.4 billion euros in funding from the European Union under a major ‘cash for migrant control’ pact which could be formally announced during the upcoming visit of the European Commission chief to Cairo this Sunday (17 March). The EU support package is intended to relieve pressure on […]