Libya

The Acting Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Libya, Stephanie Williams, on Friday met with the Speaker of Libya's Tobruk-based House of Representatives, Aqila Saleh, in Geneva and discussed the need to intensify efforts…

The Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) has lifted force majeure on all oil exports from Libya, it said in a statement on Friday.  The NOC indicated that after the lifting of force majeure, the first vessel to load crude is the Kriti…

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Wednesday said that 18 illegal immigrants have been rescued off the Libyan coast, while seven others died at sea. "Today, 18 migrants were returned to Tripoli, Libya by the coast…

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday the conflict in Libya has entered a "new phase" due to increased foreign interference in the country. "The conflict has entered a new phase, with foreign interference reaching…

Libyan National Oil Corporation attempted Wednesday a technical process to load the very large crude oil tanker Delta Ocean at Es Sider oil port. Regrettably, the Petroleum Facilities Guard did not allow the tanker to enter the port.…

Libya’s oil production and exports, suspended in January this year by the Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG) in central and Eastern region is on track for a precipitous decline over the next year and a half as a result of the illegal…

UNSMIL said Tuesday that as part of the ongoing Berlin process, experts of the Economic Working Group of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya met virtually on July 6, in the presence of Acting Special Representative of the…

The Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Stephanie Williams expressed her deep sadness and regret over the death of two humanitarian mine clearance…

The Head of the Libyan Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al-Serraj arrived in Malta on Monday and was welcomed by Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Evarist Bartolo and Minister for Home Affairs,…

The Chairman of Libya’s state oil company has blamed foreign powers backing Khalifa Haftar for hindering talks intended to enable Libya to end a six-month oil blockade and resume crude exports. Mustafa Sanalla, chairman of the National…

Foreign warplanes backing up Haftar's forces carried out airstrikes on Al-Watiya airbase west of the capital Tripoli, on Sunday.  Military sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media, said…

Russia will reopen its embassy in Libya although it will be temporarily based in Tunisia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday. "I would like to inform you that we have decided to reopen the Russian Embassy in Libya, which…

The US has warned Khalifa Haftar's forces that their affiliation with a Russian paramilitary force and perpetuation of the oil shutdown contradict the interests of Washington and Libya. “The US delegation emphasized that the LNA’s…

Turkey's National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and Chief of General Staff Gen. Yasar Guler on Friday met with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj in Tripoli and discussed bilateral relations as well as military cooperation.  “I would…

The Head of Libya's Presidential Council Fayez Al-Sarraj said on Thursday the current political moves on the regional and international arenas "are only maneuvers to find roles for specific characters." In a phone call with French…

The United Nations' former Libya envoy Ghassan Salame attacked the world body's Security Council on Wednesday, saying he had been "stabbed in the back" and accused member states of "hypocrisy". Salame announced his resignation in March,…

The Head of the Libyan Presidential Council Fayez Al-Sarraj has indicated his commitment to a dialogue within the 5+5 Joint Military Commission and expressed on Wednesday interest in a political solution based on elections but without whom…

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) confirms the continuation of force majeure on Hariga, Brega, Zueitina, Es Sider and Ras Lanuf ports, following orders by Major General Nagi al-Moghrabi, commander of the Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG) in…

Turkey's ambassador to France accused Paris of having a biased policy over Libya, turning a blind eye to suspected violations of a UN arms embargo by the United Arab Emirates and Egypt to the benefit of warlord Khalifa Haftar. "When one…

Libyan Foreign Minister Mohammed Sayala downplayed Tuesday the recent statements by French President Emmanuel Macron on Turkey’s role in Libya. "We hoped to hear from President Macron a position that states his rejection of Haftar's 14…