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Italy ‘complicit’ in crimes for renewing pact with Libya: NGOs

The Memorandum of Understanding on Migration has been renewed despite mounting evidence of crimes against humanity.

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Morocco: Solution to Libyan Crisis Only Possible Through Int’l Support, Elections

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said Monday that resolving the Libyan crisis cannot be achieved without international support through the United Nations. Bourita held talks in Rabat with Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily. Following the talks, he told a press conference that…

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Sudan, Chad Agree on Combating Extremism, Protecting the Displaced

Head of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council Lt-Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan held bilateral talks on Sunday with Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby in the capital of Chad, N'Djamena. They discussed the updates in Libya and Central Africa. Burhan was accompanied by acting Foreign Minister Ali al-Sadiq, chief of General Intelligence Ahmed…

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European Union Discusses Ways to Monitor Libyan Borders

The European Union Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) discussed with military officials in the country ways to secure the borders. Head of the EUBAM Natalina Cea said she discussed joint cooperation in monitoring and securing the border. Illegal migration and organized crime are challenges across Libya’s vast borders.…

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Blinken Urges Israel-Palestinian Calm as Violence Soars

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel and the Palestinians on Monday to exercise restraint and ease tensions amid a spike in violence that has put the region on edge. Speaking in Cairo, just hours ahead of a two-day visit to Jerusalem and the West Bank, Blinken said it…

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Italy's Eni signs $8 billion Libya gas deal as PM Meloni visits Tripoli

Italian energy company Eni and Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) signed an $8 billion gas production deal on Saturday aimed at boosting energy supplies to Europe despite the insecurity and political chaos in the North African country.

Reuters

Italy's premier visits Libya for talks on energy, migration

Italy’s prime minister has arrived in Libya for talks with officials from the country's west-based government that will focus on energy and migration

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Migrant wreck off Libya kills eight with scores rescued-Red Crescent

At least eight people died after a boat crammed with scores of African migrants capsized off the Libyan coast, the local Red Crescent organisation said on Wednesday, adding that nearly 100 others had been rescued.

Reuters

Lockerbie bombing suspect's arraignment deferred amid delays securing a lawyer

The arraignment of a Libyan intelligence operative suspected of making the bomb that blew up Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988 and killed 270 people was deferred on Wednesday due to delays and challenges securing a defense attorney.

Reuters

Libyan Lockerbie Bombing Suspect to be Arraigned in US Federal Court

A Libyan intelligence operative suspected of making the bomb that blew up Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988 and killed 270 people will be arraigned in a US court on Wednesday, where prosecutors are also expected to ask for him to be detained through trial. Abu Agila…

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Libya’s GNU Fails in Holding Official Meeting for Arab FMs

Several Arab countries, as well as Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, skipped on Sunday a meeting for Arab foreign ministers that was hosted by the Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU). Only seven out of 22 members of the Arab League took part in the meeting that was held…

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Chief diplomats boycott Libya-hosted Arab League meeting

A handful of Arab chief diplomats have met in the Libyan capital in a gathering boycotted by powerful foreign ministers who argued that the mandate of the Tripoli-based government has ended

The Independent UK

Italy’s FM Meets with Egyptian Officials on Migration, Libya

Italy’s chief diplomat held talks Sunday with Egyptian and Arab League officials in Cairo that focused on regional security and the conflict in neighboring Libya, as well as bilateral issues. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said his meeting with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi covered energy security and economic cooperation in the…

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Italy's FM meets with Egyptian officials on migration, Libya

Italy’s chief diplomat has held talks Sunday with Egyptian officials in Cairo that focused on ties between the two countries, migration, and the political stalemate in the conflict-stricken Libya

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Italian Official: Most Arrivals by Sea Come Through Libya

The Italian head of plans and operations of the General Command of the Port Authorities, Admiral Giuseppe Aulicino, indicated that 105,000 migrants arrived by sea in 2022, an increase of 56 percent compared to the previous year. Aulicino said in a joint hearing of the Constitutional Affairs and Transport Committees…

The Independent UK

EU border chief pledges transparency, no illegal pushbacks

The new executive director of European Union border agency Frontex says he will work at ensuring illegal pushbacks of migrants trying to reach Europe don't take place under his watch

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Turkish Intelligence Chief Holds Reconciliation between Mishri, Debeibeh

Turkish Intelligence Chief Hakan Fidan made a political reconciliation between Khaled al-Mashri, president of the Libyan State Council, and Abdel Hamid al-Dbeibeh, head of the interim Unity Government, during a surprise visit to Tripoli. In parallel, disagreements resurfaced between Al-Mashri and Aqila Saleh, the Speaker of the House of Representatives.…

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Bathily Urges Libyan Politicians to Show Same Spirit as Brothers in Uniform

The UN envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, called on the international community and the Libyan government to support the joint military committee to implement the terms of the “ceasefire agreement.” Bathily also urged Libyan politicians to follow the example of the military, who he said were “playing a heroic role.”…

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Libya’s Haftar, Menfi, Saleh Return to Cairo for Negotiations

A new round of negotiations kicked off in Cairo over the weekend between Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar, head of the Presidential Council Mohammed al-Menfi and Speaker of the east-based parliament Aguila Saleh. Haftar and Saleh had arrived in the Egyptian capital on Saturday night, reported various media.…

France 24

FRANCE 24 animated documentary highlights plight of migrants in Libya

FRANCE 24 and the InfoMigrants website bring you an exclusive animated documentary on the story of Muhamad and Amina, two migrants who met while being detained in a secret prison in Libya. The couple survived their ordeal, fell in love and later managed to escape to Europe. But thousands of…

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Mahious Penalty Gives Hosts Algeria Victory in CHAN Opener

Hosts and title favorites Algeria edged Libya 1-0 on Friday in the opening match of the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) thanks to a second-half penalty converted by Aymen Mahious. The lone forward in the starting line-up netted on 57 minutes in Algiers after a weak back pass led to…

France 24

'A love story in hell': Two migrants find romance during Libya detention ordeal

Muhamad, a 25-year-old Somali migrant, fled terror in his country in a bid to reach Europe. He arrived in Libya in 2017 and was abducted by human traffickers. Tortured, insulted and harassed for several months, Muhamad met the love of his life, Amina, in a secret prison in Libya. The…

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CIA Chief Meets Haftar, Dbeibah in Libya

US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief William Burns started an unannounced trip to Libya on Thursday. In his first official visit to the country, Burns met with Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar in Benghazi and then with the head of the interim government of national unity (GNU), Abdulhamid…

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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Stress Need for Iran to Refrain from Destabilizing Actions

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukri chaired in Riyadh on Thursday the meeting of their joint follow-up and political consultation committee. Both parties shared common views on several issues and regional and international crises, underscoring the depth of the strategic relations…

Reuters

CIA chief makes rare visit to Libya

U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief William Burns made a rare trip to Libya on Thursday, meeting Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah in Tripoli, the Libyan government said.

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