Libya

The European Union is planning to remove the Speaker of House of Representatives in Tobruk Aqila Saleh from its sanctions blacklist to encourage peace efforts and ensure the EU plays a central role in any negotiated settlement, three…

The US AFRICOM Commander Stephen Townsend and Ambassador Richard Norland discussed key security issues with Libya’s Minister of Defense Libya's Government of National Accord, including issues of counterterrorism efforts and security sector…

The Libyan National Center for Disease Control reported Monday 1,085 new COVID-19 cases, the highest daily rate of infection in the country so far.The center said in a statement it received a total of 4,297 suspected samples, of which…

The Head of Libyan Government of National Accord Fayez al-Sarraj announced late Monday the beginning of a Cabinet reshuffle amid protests in the capital.Al-Sarraj made the televised statement in conjunction with the outbreak of mass…

Khalifa Haftar's forces on Sunday rejected a ceasefire proposal by the United Nations-supported Government of National Accord (GNA) and the House of Representatives based in Tobruk as a “deception,” claiming that the GNA was preparing to…

Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar, who previously lived for decades in Virginia, has said he deserves immunity from a pair of civil lawsuits in the US accusing him of atrocities and indiscriminate killings because he is Libya's head of state,…

Libya's UN-recognised Government of National Accord announced a ceasefire across the country on Friday and called for demilitarising the contested strategic city of Sirte.The Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) also…

Libya’s Petroleum Facilities Guards, loyal to Khalifa Haftar, has announced that the blockade on oil production in the country imposed by warlord Haftar has been lifted after over seven months.“Haftar gave the order to reopen the…

Turkish presidential spokesperson Ibrahim Kalın said Tuesday that Turkey, Qatar and other allies that have backed Libya's legitimate government are there to support a political solution in the war-weary country.Kalın told Al Jazeera…

The German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, who met his Libyan counterpart but not the Turkish or Qatari delegations on his visit to Libya, said the process started in Berlin remained the framework for resolving the conflict, and backed calls…

Turkey and Qatar have reiterated their support for Libya's internationally recognised government during a trip by their defence ministers to the capital, Tripoli, where Germany's foreign minister also paid an unexpected visit."We…

A reliable security source has urged the Minister of Interior of the Government of National Accord (GNA), Fathi Bashagha, to intervene and combat corruption as well as organised crime in Libya, according to Ean Libya News Outlet.The…

Libya and Turkey have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost trade and economic ties, the Turkish trade minister said Thursday.The deal will lay the groundwork for resolving ongoing issues between Turkish firms and Libyan…

Libya has suffered over $8 billion in losses as a result of the oil blockade and the closure of oil wells by Khalifa Haftar’s forces in the past 200 days, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced.In a statement, the NOC said the…

Two Russian military cargo planes landed in Libya's strategic Sirte city - Gardabiya airbase - which is under the control of illegitimate forces loyal to putschist Khalifa Haftar, the Libyan Army under the Government of National Accord…

Russia has become the first country in the world to register a coronavirus vaccine for use.Vladimir Putin, the country's president, announced one of his daughters has already been inoculated.The move comes despite many scientists in…

Flights resumed at Mitiga airport in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Sunday after a 4-month closure as part of the country’s efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Mitiga Aairport director Lutfi Al-Tabib told reporters…

The Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) has warned of the threats posed by oil blockades and the presence of mercenaries as well as the effects of the militarization of oil facilities on workers and local population safety.NOC said in…

The US Ambassador Richard Norland spoke by telephone with GNA Prime Minister Fayez Al-Sarraj to receive an update on efforts to finalize a Libyan solution that would consolidate a lasting ceasefire, promote transparency in economic…

The Head of the Presidential Council Fayez Al-Sarraj has voiced full support for the work of anti-corruption, administrative control and audit bureau officials in a meeting with their chairmen on Saturday.Al-Sarraj blessed the…