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Fresh Tripoli clashes underscore Libya’s political volatility

Fragile ceasefire strained as rival PMs jostle for power amid talks in Cairo for future political process and elections.

Al Jazeera

Bashagha to Set Up Govt in Sirte after Tripoli Clashes

Libyan Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha said Wednesday he would seat his government in the central city of Sirte, after clashes forced him to abort his attempt the previous day to bring his Cabinet to the Libyan capital of Tripoli. He announced that he has chosen the city of Sirte, along…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rival Libya PM to set up govt in Sirte after Tripoli clashes

One of Libya’s rival prime ministers says he will seat his government in the central city of Sirte, after clashes forced him to abort his attempt to bring his Cabinet to the Libyan capital of Tripoli

The Independent UK

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‘I thought the UK was a good country’: Sudan massacre refugee faces removal to Rwanda

Mohammed is among first asylum seekers to face removal under Home Office’s controversial scheme

The Guardian - UK

France: all parties in Libya must work together and find political solution to end violence

All sides involved in the unrest shaking conflict-torn Libya must work together towards finding a political solution and refrain from violence, the French foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

Reuters

Libya’s Bashagha says will base his rival gov’t in Sirte

His remarks came after attempting to enter Tripoli but was pushed back by forces aligned with UN-recognised PM Dbeibeh.

Al Jazeera

Clashes break out in Tripoli, drive rival Libyan PM away

Clashes between competing militias in the Libyan capital of Tripoli have forced one of the country’s rival prime ministers to abort his attempt to seat his government there

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Clashes break out in Libyan capital

Clashes broke out in Libya's capital early on Tuesday after the parliament-backed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, entered Tripoli despite a rival government refusing to cede power, a politician and an armed group commander said.

Reuters

Tebboune, Erdogan Discuss Libya Crisis, Bolstering Relations

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks in Ankara on Monday with his Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who had arrived on a three-day visit on Sunday. Discussions focused on bolstering bilateral relations, especially in the energy, trade, agriculture and tourism fields. They also tackled regional and international developments of interest,…

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Clashes Rock Tripoli as Libyan Rivals Fight in Capital

Clashes erupted in Libya's capital on Tuesday as the parliament-appointed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, tried to take control of government from a rival administration that has refused to cede power. Bashagha entered Tripoli overnight after two months of stalemate between Libya's rival administrations, but withdrew hours later as fighting rocked…

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Libya's Bashagha arrives in Tripoli -Al Arabiya

Libya's parliament-appointed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, has arrived in the capital Tripoli, Al Arabiya TV said on Tuesday, citing the interior minister in his government.

Reuters

Libyan Rivals Resume UN-Brokered Talks on Elections

Rival Libyan officials on Sunday resumed talks in the Egyptian capital, the latest UN-led efforts to agree on constitutional amendments for elections as the North African nation again finds itself at a political impasse. Twelve lawmakers from Libya’s east-based parliament and 11 from the High Council of State, an advisory…

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Miracle as young boy survives plane crash which killed all other 103 on board - including his parents and brother

An Afriqiyah Airways aircraft exploded and disintegrated in the air as it approached Tripoli Airport in Libya, killing 103 passengers on board and leaving Ruben van Assouw, aged nine, as its sole survivor.

Daily Record

Caesar’s favourite herb was the Viagra of ancient Rome. Until climate change killed it off

Perfume, tonic – even love potion – silphium was prized by the ancient Romans, but in its success lay the seeds of its own downfall

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Miracle as boy, 9, survives plane crash which killed all other 103 people on board

An Afriqiyah Airways plane exploded and disintegrated in the air as it approached Tripoli Airport in Libya - killing 103 passengers and leaving nine-year-old Dutch boy Ruben van Assouw its sole survivor

Asharq Al-Awsat

Reports: 2,000 Wagner Mercenaries Remain in Libya

At least 1,500 to 2,000 Wagner Group mercenaries are still in Libya after dozens were transferred to fight in Ukraine, multiple sources told Italy's Nova news agency. A UN team of experts reported that about 2,000 fighters remained in Libya with Pantsir S-1 anti-aircraft defense systems, MiG-29 fighters, and Su-24…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egyptian PM in Tunisia to Kick Off Joint Higher Committee Meetings

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly's visit to Tunisia received wide media coverage in both countries due to the anticipated economic results it is set to produce and the coordination of political positions over several regional issues, especially stability in neighboring Libya. Upon his arrival, Madbouly was welcome at the airport…

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Libya's Bashagha in Turkey to Convince Dbeibah to Step Down

Fathi Bashagha, head of Libya's Government of Stability, kicked off on Wednesday a surprise visit to Turkey. His office did not announce the trip and Turkish authorities did not comment on it. Sources said Bashagha traveled at the head of a government delegation to Ankara after receiving an official invitation.

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Libyan Parliament Says Bashagha Govt Should Start Work in Sirte

Libya's parliament wants the government it has appointed under Fathi Bashagha to be based for now in Sirte, it said on Tuesday, amid a stalemate over control of the capital Tripoli where another administration refuses to hand over power. The move represents the clearest acknowledgement since the parliament appointed Bashagha…

Reuters

Libyan parliament says Bashagha govt should start work in Sirte

The Independent UK

Hifter a no-show for deposition accusing him of war crimes

A Libyan military commander who lived for decades in northern Virginia has failed to show up for a deposition in a federal lawsuit in which he's accused of war crimes

Asharq Al-Awsat

AU’s Peace, Security Council to Hold Extraordinary Meeting on Libyan Crisis

The African Union’s Peace and Security Council will hold an extraordinary meeting on May 28 to discuss the situation in Libya and other issues. The Cameroon-chaired Council will review various key issues, including governance and security challenges in Africa, terrorism, unconstitutional change of governments and humanitarian crises, the Libyan News…

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Amnesty Accuses Libya’s SSA of Violations Against Migrants, Refugees

The Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) in Libya has slammed an Amnesty International report that accused the agency of carrying out arbitrary detentions of migrants and refugees as well as of human rights violations. In its statement, SSA pointed out that Amnesty’s report lacked the most basic standards of professional work,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Spokesman Says Finding New Envoy for Libya is Top Priority

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric has reaffirmed that finding a Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations Support Mission In Libya (UNSMIL) is a “very” high priority. In his daily briefing on Wednesday, Dujarric was asked how much of a priority is it for the Secretary General to find…

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Bashagha Urges Britain's Help to Remove Russia's Wagner Mercenaries from Libya

Libya's east-based parliament appointed Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha called on Tuesday British leaders to help remove the mercenaries of Russia's Wagner Group from his country. In an article published by The Times newspaper, Bashagha declared his desire for a strategic partnership with Britain at the business, security and intelligence levels.…

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