Libya
Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo
The embargo has been in place since 2011, when a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi. High-tech weaponry is nevertheless flowing into the country
Mariners’ bane: Ancient ship graveyard identified off Libya’s coast
At least 14 dead after migrant boat collides with coast guard off Antalya
At least five migrant bodies found on Libya’s Qasr al-Akhyar coast
Morocco foils attacks by cell loyal to Islamic State
The group, which branded itself 'the Lions of the Caliphate in the Maghreb Al Aqsa (Morocco),' was allegedly planning remotely controlled bomb attacks.
Bridging Histories: New WJC exhibition celebrates Sephardi history, heritage and contributions
"Sephardi Heritage is Jewish Heritage," says Rabbi Isaac Choua, of Lebanese origins, who oversees the exhibition, promoted as part of Sephardi Heritage Month.
Boat carrying Egyptian migrant capsizes off Libyan coast, 12 dead
The migrants, who were from Egypt’s al-Sharkia and al-Gharbia regions, were attempting to reach Italy, according to Libyan sources who interviewed the sole survivor.
Notorious human trafficker sanctioned by the UN killed in Western Libya
A notorious Libyan human trafficker sanctioned by the UNSC, was killed in Tripoli by unknown assailants, raising further questions amid Libya's ongoing turmoil and migrant crisis.
Expert predicts revolution in Libya, fears crisis ‘far worse’ than 2011
Libya faces a potential revolution after the Central Bank collapse, with tensions between rival governments and armed militias rising.
Libya central bank governor flees in fear for his life, FT says
The crisis over the control of the Central Bank of Libya creates yet another level of instability in the country, a major oil producer.
UN urges action on Libya's central bank crisis
UNSMIL calls for urgent talks as Libya faces a central bank crisis and oilfield shutdown, threatening economic stability.
UN officials warn of further instability in Libya without elections soon
The country has long been divided into rival administrations based in the east and west, both of which are backed by varying foreign actors, including governments and militias.
IOM reports 80,000 migrants voluntarily returned from Libya since 2015
The IOM's VHR program aims to provide a safe and dignified return for migrants stranded in Libya, addressing their immediate needs and helping them reintegrate into their home communities.
Libya has no plans to make peace with Israel, eastern Libyan minister says
"We support the establishment of a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital," Abdulhadi al-Hweij said in a rare interview with Israeli media.