Mediterranean storm Daniel caused major destruction in multiple Libyan coastal cities over the weekend. Ahmed al-Mosmari, a spokesperson for Commander Khalifa Hifter, stated the death toll in the city …
UN says 73 people presumed dead in shipwreck off Libya
Seven people survived a shipwreck off of Libyan shores and at least 73 migrants and refugees are missing and presumed dead. The migrants were bound for Europe. At least 11 bodies have been recovered …
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Protesters storm Libya’s eastern parliament building in Tobruk, local media reports
Local media reported on Friday that hundreds of people stormed Libya;s eastern parliament building in Tobruk. This is the latest clash in a string of conflict between rival leaders’ supporters. The …
Rival Libyan officials hold UN-led election talks in Switzerland
Two days of talks about constitutional arrangements for elections have begun with two senior Libyan officials. This is the latest effort by the United Nations to close the gaps between the country’s …
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Scale of Russian mercenary mission in Libya exposed
A new investigation conducted by BBC has revealed the scale of military operations conducted by a Russian mercenary group in Libya's civil war. The mercenary group, called Wagner, allegedly left a …
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U.S. Said to Be Near Charges for Another Suspect in 1988 Lockerbie Plane Crash
US prosecutors are allegedly planning to unseal charges against a suspect involved in the 1988 Lockerbie plane bombing after locating the top-bomb maker for the late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi. …
Libya conflict: GNA ‘regains full control of Tripoli’ from Gen Haftar
Recently, Libya's UN-backed Government of National Accord has established full control of Tripoli after recapturing the capital city's airport, declaring jurisdiction over the area. General Khalifa …
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Libya-based hackers using coronavirus pandemic to spread mobile surveillance malware
Coronavirus themed emails have been targeting victims less and right, feeding off of global fear. The campaigns use messages and software as well, to trick people into downloading malware and other …
Libya’s Warring Factions Resume Fighting in Threat to Cease-Fire
In Libya, a resumption in fighting threatens to unravel efforts to end a decadelong crisis after two warring factions agreed to a cease-fire. The country has been plagued by a civil war for years, and …
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US officials meet Libya’s Haftar to end Tripoli offensive
On Monday, the US state department announced that a delegation including the US ambassador to Libya has met with Libyan renegade general Khalifa Haftar in order to discuss "steps to achieve a …
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