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May 2025

Dbeibah defends Tripoli security operation

In a televised address Saturday evening, Libya's Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah defended recent security operations in Tripoli, characterising them as necessary steps to combat powerful militia influence in the capital.Speaking…

Libya’s oil production operations continue normally

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) issued an official statement early Saturday confirming that all operations across Libya's oil fields and ports continue to function normally and safely, with no disruptions to production.The…

Egypt urges restraint amid Tripoli unrest

Egypt issued an urgent appeal for calm in neighbouring Libya on Saturday following reports of overnight clashes in Tripoli, calling on all Libyan factions to "exercise the utmost restraint, uphold the interests of the Libyan people, and…

Dutch FM expresses concern over Tripoli violence

The Netherlands' Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp has issued a statement regarding the escalating situation in Libya's capital."I am concerned about the developments in Tripoli and call on all parties to protect civilians, respect…

Tunisia offers to host UN-backed Libyan dialogue

Tunisia has proposed hosting peace talks between Libyan factions under United Nations supervision, following new outbreaks of violence in Libya's capital.In a statement released Friday evening, Tunisia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

Ministers resign as protests intensify in Tripoli

Four ministers have resigned from Libya's Government of National Unity amid ongoing protests in Tripoli calling for Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah to step down.Ramadan Bujanah, the second deputy to Prime Minister Dbeibah and…

Presidential Council official meets EU ambassador

Member of the Presidential Council Abdullah Al-Lafi held discussions yesterday with EU Ambassador to Libya Nicola Orlando at the Council’s headquarters in Tripoli.The meeting focused on recent developments in the security and…

US court hits Israeli spyware firm NSO with $167m fine

A California federal jury has ordered Israeli surveillance company NSO Group to pay Meta $167 million in punitive damages, setting a precedent as the first court ruling to impose financial penalties on a spyware vendor for misuse of its…

Dbeibah convenes officials to address Tripoli destruction

Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity in Libya, has summoned key officials for an emergency consultation regarding residential damage in Tripoli.The gathering will bring together the Local…

US treasury begins process to lift Syria sanctions

The US Department of the Treasury has initiated procedures to remove sanctions against Syria, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent."The Treasury Department is moving to provide sanctions relief to stabilise and move Syria…

HoR speaker requests formation of unity government

The Speaker of Libya's House of Representatives, Aqila Saleh, has called on the High Council of State to work with the House to form a unified government. This request comes as armed conflict affects multiple areas of Tripoli.In a…

Souq al Jum’aa source condemns government actions

A senior figure from Souq al Jum'aa district in Tripoli has issued a strongly-worded message to Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dabaiba, stating that residents will defend the area with determination, according to a statement provided to…

Military factions engage in armed conflict in Tripoli

Heavy fighting broke out Wednesday between Special Deterrence Forces and members of the 444th Combat Brigade at the Takbali camp on the outskirts of the capital."The situation remains critically volatile in the vicinity of Takbali…

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