Libya

Chinese Charge d'Affaires to Libya Wang Qimin on Sunday said that China supports the political settlement in Libya as part of the UN-proposed action plan.The Chinese diplomat made the remarks following a meeting with Khaled…

The Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC) Msutafa Sanallah discussed with the officials of Ras Lanuf oil and gas factories in the Libyan oil crescent region the preparedness for operating the two factories in the district.…

First International Anti-Terrorism Conference was held Sunday in the Libyan capital Tripoli, with a number of foreign ambassadors and military attaches present.The conference was organized by the UN-backed government's counter-terrorism…

A conference calling Libya to return to monarchy and to activate the independence Constitution kicked off in Tripoli on Saturday."Through its intensive meetings, this conference calls for Libya to return to the monarchy and to…

Mellitah Oil and Gas Company in Libya said work has been suspended in its complex due to the second phase of the Salam Oilfield Project.The company said in a statement that this stage of wok will see the addition of 10 wells so the…

The UN envoy to Libya, Ghassan Salame, said early on Saturday that he and the commander of the self-styled Libyan army Khalifa Haftar had conversed on the phone for about ten minutes, casting doubt on earlier news that Haftar died in a…

Libya eastern warlord Khalifa Haftar has already allowed the C.I.A. to establish a base in Benghazi — a low-key American return to the city after Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens was killed there in 2012 — and a handful of American…

Libyan officials say strongman Khalifa Hifter has been flown to France for medical treatment.They did not elaborate on his medical condition, only said on Thursday that he suffered a “medical issue” and was taken from Jordan to…

Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar has reportedly been hospitalized in France after suffering a stroke, according to French media reports Wednesday.Le Monde citing its sources reported that Haftar was first hospitalized in the…

The commander of the self-proclaimed army in eastern Libya has been lodged at the Paris military hospital, Val De Grace, for treatment of a very serious cerebral bleed, reported Hugeux Vincent, who works for L'News newspaper. …

The UN on Tuesday accused armed groups in Libya of killing and torturing detainees in prisons, some nominally under government control, where thousands of civilians are being unlawfully held.The human rights office and UN Support…

A visiting British minister on Monday offered his country's "technical expertise and practical support" to help curb illegal immigration through Libya, reported AFP. "We discussed how we can help and support…

Libya’s sovereign wealth fund has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase in a London court, a spokesman for the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) said on Monday.Details of the lawsuit were not disclosed and a spokeswoman for…

Hundreds of print newspapers in Libya have been forced out of business due to years of instability that toppled over the industry.Since 2014, newspapers have been unable to restart production due mainly to a lack of funding and…

The former commander of the Operation Dignity's military backup brigade Salah Bu Laghib has been shot in the stomach and three of his armed companions were injured. Bu Laghib and the three injured men were sent to Al-Jalaa Hospital, a…

Khalid Al-Mishri wins President of High Council of State with 64 votes against Abdelrahman Al-Sweihli who got 45 votes only.The election session was held at Radisson Blu Hotel in Tripoli on Saturday.The winning took place in the…

A member at the High Council of State (HCS), who asked to be unnamed, has confirmed that the current Head of the HCS, Abdelrahman Al-Sweihli, was backed by 70 HCS members to be reelected in his post. …

Three children from the family of Al-Shershari have been found killed in Abu Issa area between Sorman and Al-Zawiya in western Libya after over two years of disappearance.The three children were kidnapped for ransom in December…

Libya is producing around 1.05 million barrels of oil per day (bpd) with much of it being exported abroad, primarily to Europe, Reuters reported on Friday, citing a source in Libya’s oil industry. Libya’s oil output has been subject…