29

Feb

Libya political talks end with no result, heavy bombing round Mitiga airport

The UN envoy for Libya on Friday said three days of political talks in Geneva, as part of the peace process to get a cease-fire in the conflict-ridden country, ended…

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27

Feb

Libyan peace talks stuck in quagmire

Rival Libyan politicians met on Wednesday for U.N.-sponsored political talks in Geneva aimed at ending the latest round of fighting over the country’s capital, Tripoli. Yet just hours later, the…

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26

Feb

Two Libyan families file complaint against Khalifa Haftar in US lawsuit

  Two Libyan families have filed a US civil lawsuit against Haftar and his sons for torturing and killing their relatives. Before commanding an army entrenched in Libya's civil war,…

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26

Feb

Mellitah Oil and Gas stops flights of expat workers into Libya because of coronavirus, no cases reported in Libya so far

Mellitah Oil and Gas, a National Oil Corporation and Eni joint venture, has stopped all flights bringing in foreign workers to its sites until further notice. The move is taken…

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25

Feb

Two Turkish soldiers killed in Libya – Erdogan

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that two Turkish troops were killed in Libya, where Turkey supports the internationally-recognised government in the north African country's conflict. "We have two martyrs…

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25

Feb

Al-Sarraj says human rights violations in Libya are deteriorating humanitarian conditions

The Head of the Presidential Council Fayez Al-Sarraj said the human rights violations in Libya are leading to deteriorating of humanitarian conditions, displaying at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)…

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24

Feb

Eastern Libya forces say 16 Turkish soldiers killed in fighting

Forces loyal to Libyan eastern-based commander Khalifa Haftar said on Sunday they had killed 16 Turkish soldiers in recent weeks, a day after Turkey acknowledged it had lost several “martyrs”…

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23

Feb

European Commissioner urges Italy to suspend cooperation activities with Libyan Coast Guard

The Commissioner for Human Rights Dunja Mijatović in a letter sent to Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luigi Di Maio has urged the country’s government to suspend co-operation activities with the Libyan Coast…

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23

Feb

Libya asks for US military base to counter Russian presence

Libya’s security chief called on the U.S. to set up a base in the North African country to counter Russia’s expanding influence in Africa. Fathi Bashagha, the interior minister for…

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21

Feb

UN led ceasefire talks on Libya to restart on Friday – UPDATE

UPDATE: Ceasefire talks between Libya's warring sides are going in the "right direction" while hitting hurdles over violations of an arms embargo and a truce declared last month, the United…

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21

Feb

Alarm Phone demands answers as Rubber Dinghy with 91 migrants goes missing in the Mediterranean

A rubber dinghy packed with 91 migrants that set out from Libyan shores in hopes of reaching Europe has apparently gone missing in the Mediterranean, the U.N. migration agency said…

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20

Feb

Ship captain arrested in Italy in investigation of arms trafficking to Libya

Authorities in Italy arrested Jouseff Tartiussi, the captain of a Lebanese-flagged cargo ship on suspicion of international arms trafficking Wednesday while they investigate if the vessel transported tanks, rockets and…

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19

Feb

Erdogan warns EU has no authority to make decisions on Libya

If a fair agreement cannot be reached in international talks, Turkey will support Libya’s legitimate Tripoli administration in taking control of the whole country, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday.…

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19

Feb

Tripoli government suspends ceasefire talks in Geneva, At least three people killed in Tripoli port shelling

Libya’s internationally recognized government suspended ceasefire talks hosted by the United Nations in Geneva after an attack on Tripoli port on Tuesday, the presidential council of the government announced in…

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17

Feb

UPDATED: Pressure mounts for EU Libyan military mission, EU foreign ministers struggle to convince Austria to lift its objections

The European Union’s top general has warned that not reviving a military mission to implement an arms embargo on Libya would mean the EU has failed a test of its…

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16

Feb

Libya arms embargo is a ‘joke’ – UN Official

An arms embargo aimed at curbing fighting in Libya has become meaningless because of violations and it is imperative that those who breach it are held to account, a senior…

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16

Feb

Libya – EPP and Europe’s internal divisions are a big hurdle for EU’s geopolitics ambitions

To sort out the Libyan civil war, the European Union first needs to sort out another vicious, internecine struggle: the one back home. Politico reports that as the EU faces…

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16

Feb

Libya’s PM aware of financial crisis in view of oil output drop

Libya will face a financial crisis and a budget deficit in 2020 because of a blockade of oil terminals and oil fields by groups loyal to eastern-based commander Khalifa Haftar,…

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15

Feb

Fighting in Libya continues despite UN ceasefire call

  A woman has been killed and four others have been wounded after forces loyal to eastern-based military commander Khalifa Haftar shelled parts of the Libyan capital, according to health…

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14

Feb

Libya’s war will only end ‘when Haftar dies’, says UN-backed government chief

Libya’s civil war will run on as long as General Khalifa Haftar is alive, a powerful figure in the UN recognised government fighting the renegade commander has said. Fathi Bashagha,…

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13

Feb

Libya’s cities left ‘re-contaminated’ by explosives by months of fighting

Ongoing hostilities in Libya have left numerous cities severely “re-contaminated” with unexploded ordnance, threatening schools, universities and hospitals, the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) said. The warning about hazardous military…

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13

Feb

UN Security Council adopts Libyan ceasefire resolution

The UN Security Council on Wednesday in New York adopted a resolution calling for "lasting ceasefire" in Libya's ongoing conflict. The resolution confirms commitments made by international leaders during a summit in…

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12

Feb

United Nations flights stopped from landing by Haftar’s forces

The United Nations said eastern Libyan forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar have refused to grant landing permits for flights bringing U.N. staff to and from Libya, a statement said on…

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12

Feb

Turkey sending growing number of Syrian mercenaries to Libya

At least 2,000 Syrian militiamen have been recruited by Ankara to fight in Libya for a monthly wage of $2,000 (€1,830) and the promise of Turkish citizenship — an attractive offer for those in Syrian opposition-held areas…

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11

Feb

French and Italian Foreign Ministers discuss Libya

Several international issues and especially Libya were on the agenda for Tuesday's meeting between Italian foreign minister Luigi Di Maio and his French counterpart, Jean-Yves Le Drian. A statement issued…

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09

Feb

African Union discusses possible peace force for Libya

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he supports the African Union (AU) taking a greater role in mediating the Libya crisis, acknowledging the bloc's frustration at being sidelined so far. The…

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09

Feb

New U.N. effort for ceasefire in Libya

Libya’s warring parties will continue talks this month to try to reach a lasting ceasefire in a war for control of the capital Tripoli, the United Nations said on Saturday,…

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07

Feb

Appeal for ‘convergence’ over lasting Libya ceasefire

On day four of UN-led talks to transform an uncertain truce in Libya into a permanent ceasefire, veteran negotiator Ghassan Salamé on Thursday welcomed the “progress” that had been made…

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06

Feb

US wants foreign intervention in Libya to stop

The US has called for an immediate end to foreign intervention in Libya which was only “fuelling the conflict” and undermining peace efforts. A US State Department official told Arab…

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05

Feb

Reports Turkey deploying Islamic extremists to Libya

Syrian militants affiliated with groups such as al-Qaida and the Islamic State group are currently being sent by Turkey to fight on behalf of the U.N.-supported government in Libya, according…

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05

Feb

U.N. Secretary General says Libya situation a ‘scandal’

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called the situation in Libya a “scandal” even as his envoy cited a “genuine will” by rival military factions as they planned their…

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03

Feb

Willingness to negotiate peace in Libya as UN-led talks are held in Geneva

The U.N. envoy to Libya said on Tuesday there was a "genuine will to start negotiating" between rival military factions as they planned to meet for the first time for…

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01

Feb

New UN draft resolution calls for withdrawal of mercenaries in Libya

The United Kingdom has sent its fellow Security Council members an amended draft resolution on Libya, calling for the withdrawal of mercenaries from the country. The draft expresses the Council's…

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31

Jan

UNHCR suspends work at key transit site in Libya, top UN official in Libya  expresses “deep anger” over increased fighting

The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has halted operations at a site in Tripoli, out of fear that it could become a target. The agency on Thursday announced that it has suspended work…

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30

Jan

Turkey and France exchange accusation over Libya

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Turkey of violating the agreement established at a Berlin summit to rein in the Libya conflict by halting foreign interference, saying Turkish warships and…

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29

Jan

Continuous ceasefire violations in Libya causing concern

Violations in Libya's shaky ceasefire are concerning, Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said. Di Maio voiced "deep concern" for the violations, sources reported by ANSA said, in phone conversations the…

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28

Jan

Germany calls for UN sanctions for countries breaking Libya arms embargo

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said the UN should pass a resolution sanctioning any country that breaks the arms embargo on Libya. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas made this point…

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28

Jan

CiConsulta Geopolitical Insight – Libya

Background: The European Union plans to use a revamped version of Operation Sophia in order to crack down on arms imports into Libya by conducting a maritime surveillance mission just…

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27

Jan

Fighting flares up in Libya

Officials from Libya’s two rival governments said fighting erupted Sunday as the country’s east-based forces advanced toward the strategic western city of Misrata, further eroding a crumbling cease-fire agreement brokered…

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27

Jan

Erdogan in Algeria: Libya conflict ‘won’t be solved by military means’

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the Libyan crisis could not be solved by "military means", after talks Sunday with his Algerian counterpart in Algiers. Erdogan, accompanied by a high-level…

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26

Jan

Erdogan says Haftar cannot be expected to respect Libya truce

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that eastern Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar could not be expected to respect a ceasefire called between his forces and pro-government troops in…

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26

Jan

UN warns several countries violated Libyan arms embargo since Berlin summit

Several countries that participated in a Berlin peace summit last week and agreed to respect an existing United Nations arms embargo have violated their commitment, the UN said on Saturday.…

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25

Jan

Lack of peace in Libya will bring instability in the Mediterranean – Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the inauguration of the Turkish-German University campus in Istanbul on Friday, and said the "chaos in Libya will…

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24

Jan

Libyan oil production nearing collapse – NOC

There is a risk in Libya that within a few days oil production will plummet to the lowest level since the fall of Muammar Ghaddafi in 2011. The warning came…

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24

Jan

No EU deal on Libya unless Turkey accord scrapped – Greek PM

European Union will not agree to a political solution to Libya’s factional conflict unless Turkey and Libya abandon a maritime accord they signed in November, Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis…

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23

Jan

Haftar forces threaten to hit civilian planes in Libya

The Turkish news agency Anadolu Agency is reporting that forces loyal to Libya’s commander Khalifa Haftar Wednesday declared Libya's capital of Tripoli and its surrounding areas as a "no-fly zone"…

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23

Jan

Algeria to host six African foreign ministers on Libya conflict

Algeria will host foreign affairs ministers from six northern and sub-Saharan African countries on Thursday to discuss the conflict in Libya. The Algiers meeting of ministers from Egypt, Tunisia, Sudan, Chad,…

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22

Jan

EU to use revamped ‘Operation Sophia’ to enforce Libyan arms embargo

EU foreign minister decided this week to revive a maritime surveillance mission in the Mediterranean to enforce a potential cease-fire in Libya and a UN arms embargo against the country’s…

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22

Jan

UN welcomes Libya peace commitments from Berlin summit

The United Nations Security Council praised the commitment shown by world leaders to support a plan to restore peace in conflict-torn Libya and urged the warring factions to finalize a cease-fire…

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21

Jan

Lack of trust between warring parties clouds Libya’s future after Berlin

Chairman of the Presidential Council (PC) Fayez al-Sarraj expressed Sunday his doubts that Khalifa Haftar has any intentions to reach any agreements in the future. "Our long experience in dealing with Haftar reinforces…

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20

Jan

British experts could be sent to monitor proposed ceasefire in Libya

British experts could be sent to Libya as part of a possible international force to monitor a proposed permanent ceasefire. It comes as Boris Johnson was among world leaders attending…

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20

Jan

Italy ready to play leading role in monitoring Libya peace

Italy is ready to take a leading role in monitoring a ceasefire agreement in Libya, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Sunday following the conclusion of a peace conference in…

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20

Jan

Libya peace summit agrees to stricter UN arms embargo

World leaders attending the Libya peace summit in Berlin agreed on Sunday to uphold a UN arms embargo and end military backing for the North African country's warring factions. The…

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19

Jan

Libya conference in Berlin – Update

The summit on the conflict in Libya has ended with an agreement to more strictly enforce the UN arms embargo. Host Angela Merkel said a "new spirit" had been created…

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19

Jan

Erdogan hopes Berlin talks will cement Libya’s ceasefire

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said he hoped for an "important step" to cement Libya's fragile ceasefire at an international peace conference in Germany. "We see the Berlin…

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19

Jan

Ci Consulta Geopolitics insight – Libya’s crisis

The past week has seen a short-lived ceasefire between the warring Tripoli and Tobruk factions. It was never likely to last long, with General Haftar’s forces having captured Sirte just…

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19

Jan

EU should consider sending troops to Libya – Borrell

The EU should consider sending troops to Libya to enforce a cease-fire in the North African country, the blocs's foreign policy chief said. “If there is a cease-fire in Libya,…

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