Displaced return home and reclaim lost roots as Syria tries to rebuild Syrians – both refugees and internally displaced – are returning home in increasing numbers since the fall of al-Assad. Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2025
Italian, Turkish and Libyan leaders meet to address migration flows to Europe The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) said that in 2021, 32,400 refugees and migrants had made the crossing from Libya to Europe, more than twice as many as in 2020. Euronews · Aug 1, 2025
Libya Commander Haftar Seeks To Force International Engagement Libya's eastern authorities recently expelled a senior European delegation in a move analysts say was meant to send a message: the unrecognised administration backed by military leader Khalifa Haftar cannot be ignored. International Business Times · Jul 21, 2025
Libya’s strongman with friends in high places: All you ever wanted to know about Khalifa Haftar After an EU delegation was humiliated by the commander in control of large swaths of eastern Libya, Euronews explores Haftar’s fall, then rise to power and who is helping him maintain it. Euronews · Jul 17, 2025
EU-Libya fallout: Should the European Union hold talks with Khalifa Haftar? Officially, Brussels is cooperating with the government of national unity based in Tripoli. However, exchanges are also taking place with General Khalifa Haftar, who controls large swaths of Libya's east. The last visit turned into a fiasco. Euronews · Jul 11, 2025
Exclusive: EU delegation ejected from Libya after diplomatic 'trap', source tells Euronews A diplomatic row in Benghazi may have been part of a calculated move by Libya's Khalifa Haftar to pressure the EU into recognising the eastern government, a source familiar with the matter revealed to Euronews. Euronews · Jul 10, 2025
EU migration delegation ordered deported from eastern Libya on alleged entry violations Authorities in eastern Libya have refused entry to three European ministers and the EU commissioner for migration on alleged entry violations The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Israeli strike kills at least three people in northern Lebanon Israel claims it targeted a ‘key figure’ from the Palestinian group Hamas near the coastal Lebanese city of Tripoli. Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2025
Dozens of bodies found in area of Libya's capital controlled by armed militia, UN says The UN human rights office said it was concerned about human rights violations and "potential evidence of extrajudicial killings" in Tripoli. Euronews · Jun 4, 2025
Dozens of bodies found in militia-run sites in Libya’s Tripoli; UN alarmed United Nations rights chief urges accountability after more than 70 bodies found in Tripoli militia strongholds. Al Jazeera · Jun 4, 2025
Libyan ministers resign as protesters call for government to step down Police officer killed as the country sees renewed deadly clashes in the aftermath of the killing of a militia commander. Al Jazeera · May 17, 2025
Libya’s prime minister asserts control after deadly Tripoli violence After clashes kill six in Tripoli, PM Abdul Hamid Dbeibah says a military operation restored calm in the capital. Al Jazeera · May 13, 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
Heavy gunfire, clashes in Libya’s Tripoli after killing of militia leader Interior Ministry urges residents to stay home and avoid movement, warning of further instability. Al Jazeera · May 12, 2025
Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2025 ‘I saw him kill people:’ Libya and Italy’s shadowy migrant deals Italy is accused of releasing Libyan officials wanted on international warrants in return for limiting migrant flows.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025 ‘Why did we give back this alleged criminal?’ Pressure grows on Meloni after Italy releases wanted Libyan police chief Critics accuse prime minister of pandering to Tripoli over migration after Osama Najim was freed despite an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes
The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025 Italian PM Giorgia Meloni investigated for repatriating Libyan warlord Osama Elmasry Njeem is suspected of crimes against humanity including murder, torture, rape and sexual violence as a prison overseer in Tripoli.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2025 Refugee’s justice hopes ‘crushed’ after Italy releases Libya war crimes suspect David Yambio says Rome ‘has blood on its hands’ after freeing police chief he alleges beat him in Tripoli prison
Radio France Internationale · Jan 23, 2025 Kadhafi's son breaks silence on Sarkozy Libya funding The youngest son of former Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi claims he was pressured to retract allegations about his country's funding of Nicolas Sarkozy's 2007 presidential campaign. In an exclusive interview with RFI, Saif al-Islam Kadhafi describes being approached three times to change testimony he gave to French investigators in 2018…
Al Jazeera · Dec 24, 2024 ‘More bullets’: Analysts mull whether Russia will move to Libya after Syria Russia’s potential redeployment to Libya carries consequences for Moscow, Tripoli and beyond.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 27, 2024 Egypt and Turkey's closer ties spark hope for peace among Libya’s rival factions The recent rapprochement between Egypt and Turkey, long-standing supporters of rival factions in Libya, offers a potential pathway to easing tensions in the North African country.
Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2024 As Israel bombs Lebanon, Lebanese police try to expel Syrian refugees Syrian refugees are among those displaced in Lebanon from Israeli attacks. Many have nowhere to go and fear deportation.
Top News · Oct 5, 2024 Hamas Military Leader Killed In Airstrike Near Tripoli Hamas leader killed in Lebanon airstrike, raising tensions in the region. Ongoing conflict highlighted.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2024 Libya central bank deal could resolve ‘all political issues’, says head of state Mohamed al-Menfi defends dismissal of previous governor and says deal will bring back international accountability
Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2024 Diplomatic failings and ‘elite bargains’ prolonging Libya turmoil: Analysts With the central bank in turmoil, analysts say that diplomatic efforts in Libya are failing its people.