Libyan unity talks upended as warlord’s son linked to drone attacks on fuel facilities Western Libya’s GNU say working with Saddam Haftar ‘impossible’ as US-backed merger plan breaks down The Guardian - UK · Oct 3
GIMP (2026) review In a cost of living crisis, can we still afford our expensive subscriptions? If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to the usual image manipulation software, how does ‘free’ sound? I checked out GIMP to see if you can do the same with it as with its expensive competition… TechRadar · May 15
European lawmakers call for end to EU support for all Libyan security forces Nearly 40 members of the European Parliament from four political groups are urging an end to funding for all Libyan security forces, as violence at sea has dramatically increased in recent years. Euronews · Oct 22, 2025
Libya is ready to work with European governments to stem the migrant flow Letter: The UN-backed government of national unity is working to ensure the rule of law in Libya and could tackle traffickers at source, writes Walid Ellafi The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025
Six killed in Tripoli clashes after killing of militia leader Abdel Ghani al-Kikli, known as Gheniwa, had recently been involved in disputes with rival armed groups The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025
South Africa’s coalition government is crumbling: why collapse would carry a heavy cost South Africa’s multi-party government of national unity (GNU), which emerged in the wake of the May 2024 elections, marked a turning point in the country’s political history. It took South Africans back to the 1990s, when the country showed that political opponents could find common cause. The Conversation · Apr 11, 2025
Tension and stand-offs as South Africa struggles to launch coalition gov’t ANC-DA deadlock over cabinet positions prompted fears that government of national unity may have ended before it begins. Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2024
Never was so much owed by so many to so few - a look at the unheralded heroes of the open source world A tribute to the unknown warriors of open source. TechRadar · Dec 26, 2023
Libya's Tripoli government targets more western towns with drone strikes Libya's Government of National Unity (GNU) stepped up drone strikes on Friday against what it said were smuggling gangs in western regions, attacking targets in Zawia, Zuwara, Ajeelat and Maya. Reuters · Jun 2, 2023
Libya govt says it conducted air strikes in western areas Libya's Government of National Unity (GNU) said it had conducted air strikes against smuggling networks on Thursday, with blasts hitting a western city that is home to armed factions that have backed a rival administration. Reuters · May 25, 2023
UN Libya Envoy to Launch New Effort to Break Stalemate The UN Libya envoy will launch a new initiative to enable elections this year with the formation of a high-level steering committee, he said on Monday, attempting to break a year-long stalemate that has risked renewed conflict. Addressing the UN Security Council, Abdoulaye Bathily said the panel would bring together… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 27, 2023
Bashagha: Holding Elections in Libya Impossible with Two Govts Head of Libya’s government of stability Fathi Bashagha stressed on Wednesday that holding presidential and parliamentary elections in the country will be impossible amid the presence of two rival governments. He declared that Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah's Government of National Unity (GNU) had lost its legitimacy in wake of the 2020 Geneva… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2023
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… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 23, 2023
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… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 13, 2023
Reuters · Dec 14, 2022 Lockerbie suspect arrest and transfer to U.S. prompts Libya probes Libya's Presidential Council head Mohammed al-Menfi and Attorney General Siddiq al-Sour on Wednesday vowed investigations into the transfer of Lockerbie suspect Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi to the United States.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022 Abduction of Lockerbie bomb suspect ‘agreed with US three months ago’ Mohammed Abouagela Masud was seized by notorious militia after discussions between US and Libyan officials
The Guardian - US · Dec 12, 2022 Lockerbie bomb suspect in US custody was ‘abducted from home’ by warlord Mohammed Abouagela Masud accused by US of having set timer for bomb that destroyed the Boeing 747, killing 270 people in 1988
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 11, 2022 Bashagha’s Govt Calls on Libya’s GNU to Resign Libya’s government of stability, headed by Fathi Bashagha, called on the rival interim Government of National Unity (GNU), headed by Abdulhamid al-Dbeibeh, to resign. The demand was made shortly after GNU health minister Ali al-Zayati resigned. Bashagha’s health ministry hailed the development, saying Zayati had taken an “honorable national stance”.…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 12, 2022 US to Reevaluate Ties with Libyan Sides Hindering Political Solution The US Special Envoy and Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland concluded his visit to the Libyan capital Tripoli, threatening sanctions against parties who obstruct the progress of a political process in Libya. In a clear threat after a series of meetings with government officials, international partners, and the donor community,…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 9, 2022 Greece and Egypt Call Turkish-Libyan Gas Deal ‘Illegal’ Egypt and Greece on Sunday said a deal allowing Turkish hydrocarbon exploration in Libya's Mediterranean waters was "illegal" as Athens said it would oppose it by all "legal means". On Monday, Türkiye said it had signed a memorandum of understanding on exploration for hydrocarbons in Libya's seas with the Tripoli-based…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 3, 2022 Türkiye, Libya’s GNU Agree Preliminary Maritime Energy Deal amid Objections Libya's Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) signed a series of preliminary economic agreements with Türkiye on Monday that included potential energy exploration in maritime areas, but Libya's eastern-based parliament rejected the move. Speaking at a ceremony in Tripoli, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 19, 2022 Minister of Oil in Libya’s GNU Stresses to Asharq Al-Awsat Fair Distribution of Revenues Minister of Oil and Gas in the interim Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU), Mohamed Aoun rejected local and foreign calls to distribute the country’s oil revenues on a sectorial basis, noting that such a move would spark disputes. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, he stressed that the country’s…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 6, 2022 Egypt Exits Arab League Meeting, Opposing Libyan Minister Egypt’s foreign minister withdrew Tuesday from an Arab League session chaired by the chief diplomat of one of Libya’s two rival governments. The move was an apparent protest against her representing Libya at the pan-Arab summit. Egypt supports her administration’s rival. The seats of the Egyptian delegation were seen empty…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 3, 2022 Libyans Await Outcome of Turkish Mediation between Dbeibah, Bashagha Libyans are awaiting the result of a Turkish mediation between the heads of rival government – Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, of the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU), and Fathi Bashagha, of the east-based government of stability. Bashagha’s office did not disclose the outcome of his talks with officials in Türkiye. Dbeibah’s…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 30, 2022 Dbeibah Says Tripoli ‘Aggression’ over, Vows to Punish Rivals Head of Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah announced on Sunday the “end of the aggression” on the capital, Tripoli, declaring the defeat of his rival, Fathi Bashagha, the head of the government of stability. Dbeibah vowed that all military personnel and civilians will be held to account…