Libya

More mass graves discovered in Tarhouna, Libya

Libya Observer reports that five new locations of mass graves were discovered in Tarhouna; south of Tripoli. The director of the media office of the authority of finding the missing…

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Libya oil production rises to 800,000 bpd

Libya's oil production currently stands at around 800,000 barrels per day, over 100,000 higher than a few days ago, a Libyan oil source told Reuters. Libya's National Oil Corp (NOC)…

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Al-Sarraj retracts resignation

The Head of the Presidential Council, Fayez Al-Sarraj retracted his resignation on Friday, which was scheduled at the end of October. The retraction was in response to calls from the…

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Malta: Country and Libya sign technical cooperation agreement on maritime and aviation affairs

Malta and Libya have signed an agreement in principle for technical cooperation in the maritime and aviation sectors. This includes ports, security, the investigation of incidents and training. The agreement…

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Malta has key role in peace and stability in Libya

Malta has a key role in the ongoing efforts towards peace and stability in Libya. This common sentiment emerged from talks that Foreign and European Affairs Minister Evarist Bartolo held…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta today takes a look at the farming sector, and the challenges the currently face. The Editorial argues that in this day and age, do-it-yourself efforts by…

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Libyan investigators find more mass graves in city of Tarhouna

Libyan authorities have dug 12 bodies from four more unmarked graves in the city of Tarhouna, adding to the scores of corpses already discovered since the area was recaptured in…

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Libya U.N. envoy expects election date to be set at coming talks

The United Nations acting Libya envoy expects coming political talks to designate a date for national elections, she told Reuters, after the country's two warring sides agreed a ceasefire last…

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Libyan delegation expected in Malta tomorrow

A Libyan delegation led by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Aguila Saleh is expected in Malta tomorrow for talks with Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Evarist Bartolo. The…

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UN launches forum to facilitate intra-Libyan talks and elections after truce

The United Nations said on Sunday that Libya's rival factions would hold political talks, days after the two main parties in the country's conflict agreed to a cease-fire. Head of…

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Malta welcomes Libya ceasefire agreement

Malta welcomes wholeheartedly the ceasefire agreement that was reached between the Libyan parties during the 5+5 Joint Military Commission talks in Geneva and commends the efforts of the United Nations…

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Libya’s long path to peace after the permanent cease-fire

Libya’s warring factions signed a permanent cease-fire agreement on Friday, but any lasting end to years of chaos and bloodshed will require wider agreement among myriad armed groups and the…

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Libya’s warring parties sign ceasefire agreement

The two main warring parties in Libya have signed a ceasefire agreement in Geneva, UN Libya envoy Stephanie Williams announced. "I wish to congratulate you on what you have accomplished here.…

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Libya’s troubled oil sector sees new revival

Libya's oil sector, shattered by unrest since the toppling of long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, is back on the rise. The easing of a blockade by eastern forces, which…

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Libyan sides to soon work on a consolidated budget, deputy GNA PM says

Libya's warring parties will soon start working to produce a single, consolidated state budget as part of efforts to find an agreement between them, the deputy head of the Tripoli-based…

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U.N. acting Libya envoy ‘optimistic’ on talks

The United Nations' acting Libya envoy said on Wednesday she was "quite optimistic" that ongoing talks between the warring sides would lead to a lasting ceasefire after they agreed in…

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Oil prices down again as resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens recovery

Oil prices slipped for a fourth straight day on Tuesday on worries a resurgence of coronavirus cases globally is stifling a promising recovery in fuel demand, while growing output from…

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Libya’s Abu Attifel oilfield expected to restart from Oct 24

Libya's 70,000-barrels-per-day Abu Attifel oilfield is expected to begin its restart on Oct. 24 after being shut down for months, two engineers there said. Sub-stations at the field were expected…

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Pope expresses support for detained Italian fishermen in Libya

Pope Francis expressed support on Sunday for 18 fishermen held in Libya, weighing in on a standoff between Italy and the administration of Khalifa Haftar, one of the North African…

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Sarkozy indicted for concealment of Libyan public funds in new corruption charges

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy claimed on Friday his "innocence is again violated" after new charges were issued against him as part of an investigation into the alleged illegal campaign…

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Italy condemns detention of fishermen seized off eastern Libya

Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio accused Khalifa Haftar’s administration in eastern Libya of “unacceptable” behaviour on Thursday for detaining 18 sailors who were seized while fishing in the southern…

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Malta: Country welcomes human trafficker arrest in Libya

Malta has welcomed the arrest militia leader under the Libyan Government of National Accord, Abdulrahman Milad known as Al Bija. In his comments to Newsbook.com.mt, Foreign Affairs Minister Evarist Bartolo congratulated…

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Libya’s Tripoli government says it holds U.N.-sanctioned alleged people smuggler

Libya’s internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) has detained Abdalrahman al-Milad, a coastguard commander sanctioned by the United Nations for alleged human trafficking and migrant smuggling, its interior ministry…

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Malta: Customs intercepts 23 containers carrying boats on their way to Libya

In recent months, the Customs Department seized no less than 23 containers at the Free Port, which it said were each carrying a ‘power boat’. The Malta Customs said in…

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Libya’s Mosques to reopen on Friday

Libya's General Authority of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs said mosques "will reopen for all prayers starting next Friday" after over seven months of closure due to coronavirus pandemic. The Authority…

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Reports Libyan oil production rose to 290,000 bpd

Libyan oil production has risen by about 20,000 barrels per day (bpd) from last week to reach 290,000 bpd as exports ramp up, a Libyan oil source told Reuters on…

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Erdogan says Turkey aims to boost ties with Libya’s GNA

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday Turkey aims to strengthen relations with Libya's internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) after a meeting with the country's prime minister, who plans…

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Pompeo accused Russia of working to destabilise Libya

The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused Russia of working to destabilise Libya and escalate tensions, saying in a presser in Greece that Washington and Athens are working…

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UN registers Turkey-Libya maritime deal

Turkey's Defence Ministry said on Friday that a maritime demarcation agreement between Ankara and Libya's internationally recognised government was registered by the United Nations. Turkey and the Tripoli-based Government of…

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Libyan rivals agree to further military talks, U.N. says

Libya's warring sides have agreed to resume military talks next week after meeting in Egypt, the United Nations mission said, adding it hoped the step would pave the way towards…

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Eastern Libyan forces say they killed ISIS leader

Eastern Libyan forces said they killed the leader of the Islamic State group in North Africa during a raid in the southern desert city of Sebha earlier this month. The…

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Libya’s NOC says output to rise as it seeks to revive oil industry

Libya's National Oil Company said it expected oil production to rise to 260,000 barrels per day (bpd) next week, as the OPEC member looks to revive its oil industry, crippled…

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Egypt’s Sisi committed to ridding Libya of militia, regional interference

Egypt is committed to helping Libyans "rid their country of armed militias and terrorist organizations, and put an end to the blatant interference of some regional parties," Egyptian President Abdel…

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Oil tanker heads to Libya’s Hariga terminal as NOC partially lifts force majeure

The Marlin Shikoku oil tanker is making its way to Libya's Marsa El Hariga terminal, according to Refinitiv Eikon shipping data. Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) on Saturday lifted force…

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Turkey will keep supporting Libya’s GNA despite Sarraj plan to quit

Turkey's agreements and cooperation with Libya's internationally recognised government will continue despite Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj's desire to quit, Presidential Spokesman Ibrahim Kalin was quoted as saying on Monday. In…

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Libyan medics already faced war, now the pandemic is surging there too

As the pandemic started to rage through Libya last month, medics working in the war-ravaged country's few functioning hospitals faced their nightmare scenario - a surge in cases and dwindling…

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Some Libyan oil facilities restart operations

Workers at Libya's major Sharara field have restarted operations, two engineers working there said, after National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced a partial lifting of force majeure. They said flaring had…

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Libya’s NOC lifts force majeure on oil, except where fighters remain

Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) lifted force majeure on what it deemed secure oil ports and facilities on Saturday, but said the measure would remain in place for facilities where…

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Libyan oil producer wants demilitarisation of facilities before resuming operations

The Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC), which operates Libya's energy sector, said it would not resume exports until oil facilities were demilitarised. The NOC was reacting to a statement by…

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Erdogan upset by al-Sarraj declared resignation

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that Turkey was upset by news that Libya's internationally recognised Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj wants to quit by the end of October. Sarraj announced…

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Oil production in Eastern Libya to resume as Haftar announces lifting of blockade

Eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar said in a broadcast on Friday that his forces had decided to resume oil production after having blockaded export facilities since January, without giving further…

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Turkish, Russian officials nearing deal on Libya ceasefire

Turkey and Russia have moved closer to an agreement on a ceasefire and political process in Libya during their latest meetings in Ankara, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told an…

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Libyan PM Sarraj says he wants to quit by end October

Libya's internationally recognised Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj said on Wednesday he wants to quit by the end of October, which could feed political tensions in Tripoli amid new efforts to…

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Haftar demands prisoner exchange with Italy for captured fishermen

The Libyan warlord General Khalifa Haftar is reportedly refusing to release 18 Italian fishermen until Italy frees four Libyan footballers convicted of human trafficking. The incident dates back to 1…

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U.N. chief to appoint special envoy to broker peace in Libya

The U.N. Security Council asked Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to appoint a special envoy to broker peace in Libya, although Russia and China abstained from voting on the resolution that also…

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Libya’s Prime Minister al-Sarraj to resign – UPDATE

Libya’s Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj plans to announce his resignation soon. CDE News Agency is reliably informed that al-Sarraj had confirmed his intentions to step down to several international players.…

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Photo Story – Floods in Misrata, Libya

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Government in Eastern Libya resigns after protests turn violent

Protesters set fire to the government's headquarters in the Libyan city of Benghazi, as rare demonstrations over living conditions and corruption continued in the east of the country for a…

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Haftar committed to end oil-facilities blockade – US Embassy

Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar has committed to ending a months-long blockade of oil facilities, the U.S. embassy in the country said in a statement on Saturday, but it was unclear…

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Borrell expresses concern on situation in Belarus

The EU's chief foreign minister expressed concerns about the situation in Belarus during a call with the United Nations' Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The EU said the call was an opportunity…

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Protests flare in Libya’s Benghazi over power cuts, living conditions

Scores of people protested in Benghazi on Thursday over power cuts and living conditions, witnesses said, burning tyres and blocking some roads in an unusual public show of dissent in…

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EU sea patrol stops UAE ship on suspicion of breaking Libya arms embargo

A European Union naval vessel on Thursday stopped a ship that was carrying jet fuel from the United Arab Emirates to Libya on suspicion it was violating a United Nations…

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UPDATED: Tanker expected to load stored crude from Libya’s Es Sider port this week

An oil tanker is expected to start loading a 630,000 barrel crude cargo later this week from storage tanks at Libya's blockaded Es Sider port, according to a shipping source…

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EU prepares to lift sanctions on Libyan powerbroker, diplomats say

The European Union plans to remove an east Libyan powerbroker from its sanctions blacklist to encourage peace efforts and ensure the EU plays a central role in any negotiated settlement,…

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UNHCR’s latest position on Libya as a safe country

The position notes that there is political and military fragmentation in Libya. It also notes that there are armed hostilities between the Sarraj’s Government of National Accord of Libya and…

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Libya oil units halt operations due to spread of virus

Two affiliates of Libya's National Oil Corp (NOC) have suspended some work because of the spread of the coronavirus, they said in statements posted online on Monday. The country's biggest…

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Libyan interior minister restored to post after talks

Libya’s internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) on Thursday restored the interior minister to his post after announcing his suspension last week following protests over living conditions. Fathi Bashagha…

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