UNSMIL humanitarian coordinator demands access to Derna

The humanitarian coordinator at the UNSMIL, Maria Ribeiro, said in a statement on Thursday that the humanitarian community in Libya is perturbed by the continued lack of humanitarian access and subsequent assistance into Derna despite…

FIFA to soon lift ban on Libya stadiums, president says

The President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, says the ban on international football matches in Libya will be lifted soon.“The head of the presidential council (of the government) Fayez Sarraj, has received an official letter from FIFA…

Libya ships propane to Italy after four years of suspension

Libya's National Oil Corporation shipped its first cargo of propane from Zueitina port, four years after the gas processing plant at the port was closed due to protests, the company said late Wednesday.NOC said on its website it…

Protesters threaten more oil output disruptions in Libya

Protesters have called on workers at the Waha oilfield in eastern Libya to shut down production but it was unclear whether output had actually stopped, a spokesman for the protesters said on Wednesday.The group of youths had earlier…

Libya Football League: Al-Ittihad closer to title

Al-Ittihad drew Al-Nasser in the third round of the quartet round of the Libyan Football League on Monday at the Tripoli International Stadium.The two teams drew 2-2, leaving the game with Al-Ittihad topping the round with 5 points…

Venezuela expels US envoy over new sanctions

President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday ordered the expulsion of the top U.S. diplomat in Venezuela in retaliation for a new round of sanctions over Venezuela’s widely-condemned election.The United States was among a string of countries…

Over 30 Syrian soldiers killed in ISIS attack on Palmyra

At least 30 Syrian army troops and Iranian-backed militiamen were killed on Tuesday when ISIS fighters attacked a military outpost near Palmyra in eastern Syria, a monitor and residents from the area said.They said the militants…

Checkpoint attack kills two in Ajdabiya, east Libya

At least two personnel loyal to commander Khalifa Haftar, who is backed by Libya’s Tobruk-based parliament, were killed Tuesday in a car bomb attack in eastern Libya. The car bomb blew up near checkpoint 60km outside the town of…