Libya

Expert predicts revolution in Libya, fears crisis ‘far worse’ than 2011

Libya faces a potential revolution after the Central Bank collapse, with tensions between rival governments and armed militias rising.

By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
02/09/2024

Libya central bank governor flees in fear for his life, FT says

The crisis over the control of the Central Bank of Libya creates yet another level of instability in the country, a major oil producer.

By REUTERS
30/08/2024

UN urges action on Libya's central bank crisis

UNSMIL calls for urgent talks as Libya faces a central bank crisis and oilfield shutdown, threatening economic stability.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
28/08/2024

UN officials warn of further instability in Libya without elections soon

The country has long been divided into rival administrations based in the east and west, both of which are backed by varying foreign actors, including governments and militias.  

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
21/08/2024

IOM reports 80,000 migrants voluntarily returned from Libya since 2015

The IOM's VHR program aims to provide a safe and dignified return for migrants stranded in Libya, addressing their immediate needs and helping them reintegrate into their home communities.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
22/05/2024
 Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar gestures to the crowd during Independence Day celebrations

Libya has no plans to make peace with Israel, eastern Libyan minister says

"We support the establishment of a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital," Abdulhadi al-Hweij said in a rare interview with Israeli media.

By GIDEON KOUTS
28/02/2024

Man throws grenade at school over daughter's punishment

The Benghazi security directorate said in a statement on Facebook that the guard, in his 40s, also insulted and cursed teachers at the school. 

Libyan factions meet in Cairo to discuss future

These tripartite talks are a continuation of talks over the past year.

Libya is in a spiral of its design - opinion

Since the 2011 revolt resulting in the death of longtime dictator Muammar Gaddafi, Libya has seen a seemingly never-ending revolving cast claiming authority.

By JUDAH WAXELBAUM
01/10/2023

'Six or seven' Muslim nations to make peace with Israel after Saudis - FM

Eli Cohen: "It's important to restate what the prime minister said, peace with Saudi Arabia is also peace between Jews and the Muslim world."

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