Libya

Libya Faces Dual Challenges: Counter-Terrorism Success and Tragic Migrant Shipwreck ————————– Libya is currently grappling with significant challenges on both its security and humanitarian fronts, as evidenced by a major counter-terrorism success in the south and a tragic migrant shipwreck…

Widespread Wildfires Devastate Southwestern Libya ————————— Wildfires have engulfed Alawenat Oasis in southwestern Libya, spreading rapidly into residential neighborhoods, Anadolu Agency reported. The fires, which ignited earlier that day, remain uncontrolled and have sparked panic among residents, the state news…

Libyan authorities discovered 58 unidentified bodies in Abu Salim Accidents Hospital on Monday, marking the second such discovery in days, Arab News reported. The remains, some burned or decomposed, were found in a morgue refrigerator previously controlled by the Stabilization…

Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Al-Dbeibah said eliminating militias is an ongoing effort amid a ceasefire following deadly clashes in Tripoli, Arab News reported. “We will not spare anyone involved in corruption or extortion,” he said, emphasizing a vision for a…

Fresh clashes erupted in Libya’s Tripoli on Wednesday between the Radaa force and the 444 Brigade, just a day after authorities declared an end to the violence, news outlets reported. Fighting spread across key parts of the capital, including the…

The killing of Abdel Ghani al-Kikli, known as Gheniwa, head of the powerful Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) militia in Tripoli, has sparked deadly clashes in the Libyan capital, The Guardian reported. At least six people were killed following his death…

Libyan calligrapher Al-Sharif Al-Zanati has realized his lifelong dream of becoming a recognized Quranic calligrapher despite facing numerous challenges, Iqna reported. His passion for calligraphy ignited in childhood when a teacher praised his handwriting. Mentored by esteemed calligraphers, including Ibrahim…

A vessel carrying approximately 65 passengers capsized on Monday near Marsa Dela port, Libya, Dawn Newspaper reported. The Pakistani Foreign Office announced that its embassy in Tripoli is actively seeking information about “Pakistani affectees.” This incident follows a tragic event…

Amnesty International has reported that the “Kaniyat” armed group committed crimes against humanity during its control of the Libyan city of Tarhuna between 2015 and 2020. A report by Amnesty revealed the existence of mass graves left by the armed…

Libyan soldiers have detained over 300 migrants attempting to cross the desert en route to the Mediterranean, Reuters reported yesterday citing the 444 Brigade, a military unit operating under the Libyan army. Aerial footage released by the brigade shows groups…