Libya

In the city of Mogadishu, about 200 migrants mainly from Somalia and Ethiopia were rescued from a trafficking ring in a town in southeastern Libya. The army's spokesperson, Walid Alorafi, revealed that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) carried out the operation and found migrants, including women, children, and older adults, who showed signs of torture and gunshot wounds. These migrants were discovered in a secret location in Kufra village, where they had been kept captive for up to seven months with hopes of…

The North African nation of Libya serves as a crucial passage for migrants attempting to reach Europe in search of better opportunities, according to TRT Afrika. A total of 107 migrants, including women and children, were rescued from confinement in a southeastern Libyan town, as per a security officer's statements on Monday. Spokesperson Walid Alorafi of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Benghazi revealed that the migrants had been held captive for as long as seven months with the desire to travel to Europe.…

 Talaado, April, 7, 2024 (AX) - Ugu yaraan 107 qof oo tahriibayaal ah oo ay ku jiraan haween iyo carruur ayaa laga soo daayay magaalo ku taal koonfurta bari ee Liibiya, sida uu sheegay afhayeen u hadlay ciidamada Liibiya.Walid Alorafi, oo ah afhayeenka waaxda dambi barista ee (CID) ee Benghazi, ayaa sheegay in muhaajiriinta, lagu hayay ilaa todobo bilood ay doonayeen inay aadaan Yurub.Muhaajiriinta ayaa ka kala yimid dalal kala duwan oo ka hooseeya saxaraha Afrika, balse inta badan waxay ka yimaadeen Soomaaliya sida uu…

The largest oil reserves in Africa are found in Libya. After years of crisis, the oil sector is picking up steam again, with the country overtaking Nigeria to become the top African oil producer.

The United Nations' envoy for Libya announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing the government's prioritization of self-interest over the country's political progress.

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…

The UN Special Adviser to Libya, Stephanie Williams, reiterated her call on Libyans to focus on the electoral process and maintain peace amid rising concerns for the country's future on Sunday. Last week, during a meeting with Libyan senior politicians, she highlighted the need for free and fair elections in Libya "in the shortest possible time". "I stressed the need for the various Libyan political forces to strive for the broadest possible consensus, through an inclusive and transparent process,"…