Libya

Continued Tensions and Smuggling Issues Plague the Tunisia-Libya Border The primary border crossing between Tunisia and Libya has reopened but is far from peaceful. Since July 1, 2024, when it resumed operations following a closure of over three months, the area has been fraught with challenges. Smuggling activities persist, with contraband flowing from Libya into Tunisia. "The atmosphere is still volatile, and safety is a big concern," remarked a local authority. The crossing's official reopening was intended to enhance…

Libyan Minister's Stark Revelations on Zaouïa's Anarchy The chaos engulfing Libya, epitomized by the turmoil in Zaouïa, has been thrust into the spotlight by the Libyan Minister of Interior from the Tripoli administration. "The situation on the ground is beyond the control of the authorities," he candidly admitted. Speaking to Saudi Al Hadath television on Thursday, he declared, "We’re grappling with anarchy and have no grip on it at all." This area stands as a glaring illustration of the widespread disorder plaguing the…

Tackling Irregular Migration Through Development In Tripoli, a forum took place on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, centering on migration issues. Attendees voiced a strong desire to limit irregular migration by addressing the root causes in African nations where it begins. They emphasized progress in these departure regions as a keystone solution to the migration dilemma.

Libya Hosts Major Forum on Mediterranean Migration On the bustling Wednesday of July 17, Tripoli becomes the backdrop for a significant international discourse on migration across the Mediterranean. Libya, viewing itself as a casualty of this crisis, serves as a transit hub for countless migrants from sub-Saharan Africa aiming for Europe. These migrants linger in Libya for years on end, hoping to brave the perilous Mediterranean. In a labyrinthine twist, Libya is tethered by agreements with Italy and the European Union…

Since January, mercenaries from the Russian paramilitary company Wagner deployed at several military bases in eastern Libya have withdrawn from their various positions to regroup in the two bases al-Joufra and Barak al-Chati in the south. Hundreds of them would…

Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah announced the formation of a committee to discuss the drafting of the electoral law. Dbeibah said at a ministerial meeting that the committee will include independent figures representing the country's various regions, the state news agency reported. He added that the panel will hold a national dialogue on the electoral law and the constitutional basis for voting. On February 12, Dbeibah unveiled a plan to hold elections on June 30 after failing to hold…

Libya's interim prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah met with US Ambassador Richard Norland on Thursday to discuss developments in the war-torn nation. "The current political situation with a special focus on preventing outbreaks of violence was discussed," Norland said on Twitter. "I called for the immediate reopening of Libya's airspace for domestic flights," Norland said, stressing the importance of "participating in mediation efforts in good faith to help Libya maintain stability." The meeting also…

Libya can once again see two rival administrations and a return to instability, the UN political chief warned on Wednesday and called for elections to be held as soon as possible to unite the war-torn country. Deputy Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo told the UN Security Council that she was encouraged by the support for a UN initiative to convene a joint committee of Libya's rival House of Representatives and senior ministers with the aim of reaching an agreement on both "on a constitutional basis…

Libya can once again see two rival administrations and a return to instability, the UN political chief warned on Wednesday and called for elections to be held as soon as possible to unite the war-torn country. Deputy Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo told the UN Security Council that she was encouraged by the support for a UN initiative to convene a joint committee of Libya's rival House of Representatives and senior ministers with the aim of reaching an agreement on both "on a constitutional basis…

A long ceasefire has revived Tripoli's Algeria Square, its roundabout replanted with grass and customers lingering into the night at Aurora Cafe, but Libya's new crisis with two governments threatens to undo that peace. Home to the town hall, the post office and a mosque transformed from the colonial-era Italian cathedral, Algeria Square plays a major role in the capital's social life. But it is also close to likely front lines in a battle that many Libyans fear may soon erupt. Opposition escalated…