Libya

Libyan general accused of crimes against humanity detained in Tripoli ———————————— A Libyan general wanted by the international criminal court (ICC) for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity has been apprehended in Tripoli. Osama Almasri Najim, the former chief…

Crisis Looms in Libya’s Misrata as Armed Clashes Rage; Self-Determination Protests Erupt in Syria’s Suwayda ———————————— Recent events in both Libya and Syria underscore deepening regional instability, marked by intense internal armed clashes in Libya and ongoing protests demanding self-determination…

Libya Faces Threat of Islamic State Resurgence Amid Political Fragmentation —————————————- Despite the significant blow suffered by the Islamic State (IS) in Libya, the militant group remains a persistent threat. A recent analysis by The Jamestown Foundation finds that while IS’s Libyan…

Researcher Warns Libya’s Migration Crisis Turning Into Geopolitical Issue ……………. Libya’s migration crisis has shifted from a humanitarian challenge to a geopolitical issue exploited by foreign powers for political gain, security affairs researcher Mohamed Al-Sanousi said in remarks to Al-Masar…

Shrine Bombing in Zliten Sparks Fears of Extremist Resurgence in Western Libya …………… A bombing targeting the shrine of Sheikh Muftah Al-Sufrani in the city of Zliten, western Libya, has raised fears of a renewed extremist presence in the region.…

Heavy Fighting in Zawiya, Libya Threatens Power Grid ——————————- Heavy clashes between security forces and the armed group Al-Kabuwat have raged in the Libyan city of Zawiya since Monday, causing severe disruption and threatening the country’s national infrastructure. According to…

61 Migrants Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Libya’s Coast ……………. At least 61 migrants are missing after a boat carrying 74 people capsized off the eastern coast of Libya near the city of Tobruk, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reported…

Libya Marks International Day of the Disappeared Amid Ongoing Search for Thousands …………… Libya observed the International Day of the Disappeared on August 30, as families across the country continue to search for over 7,145 documented missing persons. These cases…

Libya Concludes Municipal Elections ————————- The second phase of municipal council elections in Libya has concluded, and vote counting is now underway, Anadolu Agency reported. According to the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), all polling stations in the 26 municipalities…

Over 3,000 People Still Missing in Libya Flood Disaster ——————————– Libya’s General Authority for the Search and Identification of Missing Persons has released its first official tally of those missing from the catastrophic floods that devastated the city of Derna…