Tunisia hosts UN-backed Forum to Sustainable Peace in Libya

The first meetings of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum are scheduled to take place in Tunisia today, Monday, 09 Nov. The acting head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya seemed to express cautious optimism that the conflict…

IOM rescue 119 undocumented immigrants off Libyan coast

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Sunday said that 119 illegal immigrants, among them women and children, have been rescued off Libyan coast."While IOM staff were at the disembarkation point to provide emergency…

Libya’s oil production exceeds 1 million barrels per day

Libya’s oil production has surged past 1 million barrels a day, national petroleum officials said on Saturday, marking an important milestone months after its civil war almost choked the country’s energy production.Libya has been…

UN welcomes resumption of domestic travel to southern Libya

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Sunday welcomed the Libyan authorities' decision to allow resumption of flights to southern Libya,."UNSMIL welcomes the decision by the Civil Aviation Authority on 4 November…

Libyan representative calls for UN action in Libya

The Libyan representative for the United Nations, Taher Al-Sunni is seeking to work on possible improvements for the current situation in his hometown of Libya, in coalition with the head of the General Assembly for the UN. Al-Sunni, who…

Libya’s GNA Prime Minister pulls out his resignation

Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Al-Sarraj said Friday that he gave up his decision to resign until a new government is formed.Sarraj will remain in office until the ongoing intra-Libyan political dialogue talks come to an end, Libyan…

Libya: Ceasefire agreement won’t affect MoUs with Turkey

Libyan authorities said Sunday that a permanent cease-fire reached during talks last week in Geneva would not affect military deals with Turkey and they would continue cooperation with Ankara.Libya’s Defense Ministry and High Council of…

Libyan rival parties agree on permanent ceasefire agreement

Libya’s two main warring factions agreed to a cease-fire on Friday, raising hopes for an end to years of bloody turmoil that have drawn in military forces from Russia, Turkey and other regional powers. The two sides signed the agreement…