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Thousands of trapped immigrants found in Sabratha camps

Thousands of migrants have been found trapped in camps in Libya the past days after they were caught amid the fighting over the northwestern city of Sabratha, officials said Sunday, according to the Associated Press.Over 4,000…

Libyan navy fires at oil-smuggling vessel

The Libyan coastguard has opened fire on an oil tanker carrying contraband fuel, a spokesperson for the navy told AFP on Saturday.“The ‘Goeast’, flying the Comoran flag, was spotted three days ago heading for Abu Kamash and took…

Fighting rocks downtown Libyan capital, four killed

Fighting has erupted earlier in Arada area in Libya's capital, Tripoli between two local armed groups over unspecified reasons. Heavy gunfire and military presence were heard and seen in the area since the…

Maltese fishing vessel seized in Libya’s Benghazi

A Maltese vessel has been held in Libya for more than a week, its owner told The Malta Independent.The Maltese flagged fishing vessel Salvatur VI, MFA0172VLT, owned by Salvatur VI Fishing Company Limited), with 1 Italian Captain…

UN in Libya condemns IS suicide attack on Misurata

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has condemned the suicide attack on Misurata courthouse and underscored that those behind the incident must be held accountable.At least three individuals were killed and more…

ISIS claims Misurata sucide attack in Libya

Islamic State has claimed an attack in the Libyan city of Misrata in which at least three people were killed on Wednesday, the militant group’s news agency Amaq said. It said fighters loyal to the group had attacked a court building in…