51 People Dead or Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks Near Libya
Boat Capsizes off Libyan Coast, Leaving 51 Dead or Missing CAIRO – A boat carrying many migrants en route to Europe capsized off Libya’s coast last week, with reports indicating that 51 individuals are either dead or unaccounted for, according to a monitoring organization. On June 12, ten migrants were reported to have survived the […]
Greece Cautions That 500,000 Migrants Are Waiting in Libya to Enter Europe
Migration Crisis Warning from Greece The Greek government has raised alarms about over 500,000 migrants currently waiting in Libya, preparing to traverse the Mediterranean in hopes of reaching Europe, which has sparked concerns over a potential migrant crisis. Greek Migration Minister Thanos Prevlis announced this week that Athens believes around 550,000 migrants are in Libya, […]
Ukrainian Forces Gain Position in Libya
Ukraine’s Activity in Libya Revealed Amid Tensions In early March, Russia accused the Ukrainian military of conducting a significant drone strike against tankers from a covert base on Libya’s coast. A recent report from French media outlet RFI highlighted that Ukraine indeed has a role in western Libya, deploying over 200 personnel across three different […]
Migrants Traveling Through Libya Face Murder, Abuse, Sexual Violence, and Enslavement
UN Report on Human Rights Abuses in Libya The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) published a report on Tuesday that outlines a troubling pattern of human rights violations against migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in Libya. This includes incidents of torture, murder, sexual violence, and human trafficking. Titled “Business […]
Gunmen in Masks Shoot Dead Saif al-Islam, the Potential Successor of Muammar Qaddafi, in Libya
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi Reported Killed Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, aged 53 and the son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was reportedly shot dead by masked assailants in his hometown of Zintan, as confirmed by his office, political allies, and local media on Tuesday. According to a statement from his lawyer and chief political advisor, armed […]
Seif al-Islam al-Qaddafi is said to have been killed by masked attackers in Libya.
Seif al-Islam al-Qaddafi, the son of the former Libyan leader Muammar al-Qaddafi, has reportedly been killed by a group of masked assailants, according to his team. The incident took place in Zintan, a town located southwest of Tripoli. He was 53 years old. Reports indicate he was shot dead, but further details remain sparse. His […]
Ex-French President Sarkozy convicted on certain charges in Libya campaign funding case
A Paris court reached a verdict on Thursday regarding illegal fundraising associated with the 2007 presidential campaign. While some charges against Sarkozy were upheld, not all were. The final details of the ruling have yet to be fully disclosed, so it’s unclear how this impacts Sarkozy, who is 70 years old. The court proceedings will […]
Libya Reaches Agreement with ExxonMobil After Ten-Year Oil Stalemate
Libya and ExxonMobil Sign Agreement for Oil Exploration The Libyan National Petroleum Corporation (NOC) announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ExxonMobil. This marks a crucial step in exploring potential oil reserves off the northwest coast of Libya. This comprehensive geological survey aims to tap into some of the country’s vast […]
Trump postpones action on Iran’s nuclear sites for two weeks due to worries about causing another Libya situation, sources say.
WASHINGTON – President Trump’s caution regarding potential military action against Iran stems from worries about the aftermath of a regime change, reminiscent of Libya. This sentiment was relayed by an administration insider as Trump has put off a decision for up to two weeks. The president has referred to the 2011 U.S. intervention in Libya, […]
US Aims to Permanently Move 1 Million Palestinians to Libya, According to a Report
A recent report suggests that the United States is contemplating a plan to relocate one million Palestinians from conflict-ridden Gaza to Libya. This proposal reportedly follows earlier remarks by President Donald Trump about taking control of Gaza. The plan is described as being under serious consideration, with discussions held between U.S. officials and Libyan leadership, […]