Libya

The Libyan coastguard in eastern Libya, which is under Khalifa Haftar's command, fired shots at Italian fishing boats before seizing the vessels and detaining their crew, Italian media said on Wednesday.The boats, both…

The Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) chairman  Mustafa Sanallah met with His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, United Arab Emirates Minister of State and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in London…

A mass grave containing 75 bodies has been found near Sirte in western Libya, an official said Wednesday.Mohamad al-Amial, Sirte's municipal council spokesman, reported that the mass grave was uncovered in an agricultural area of…

Libya's crude oil output has dipped again due to the deteriorating security situation around its largest oil field, Sharara, sources said Tuesday.Sources with knowledge of Libya's production said an increase in local militia…

Italian foreign minister Enzo Moavero said Tuesday that Libya could not be considered a safe port from a legal standpoint and that it was being treated accordingly by rescue vessels.The comment came in response to a question at a…

The Russian Embassy in London refuted Tuesday reports claiming that Moscow was plotting to get control over European immigration routes in Libya and establish a stronghold against the West."This publication has nothing to do…

The Algerian coach Adel Amrouche has left the training camp of the Libyan team in Tunisia, citing upset at nonpayment of salaries for him and his Algerian assistants as well as mistreatment by Libyan players and Libyan Football…

Intelligence chiefs have told Theresa May that Vladimir Putin wants to make Libya "his new Syria." Russia is moving troops and missiles into Libya in a bid to enforce a new stranglehold on the West, Theresa May…

The self-styled army in eastern Libya led by Khalifa Haftar has arrested an Egyptian former military officer accused of being behind a string of high-profile attacks in Egypt, according to the announcement made by Haftar's forces …

The Head of the Presidential Council Fayez Al-Sirraj has replaced five ministers in his government today - Sunday - in a new political change that goes hand in hand with the start of security arrangements in the capital Tripoli, …

Fears are growing over missing Washington Post writer Jamal Khashoggi, after Turkish officials said they believe he has been murdered. Mr Khashoggi, a Saudi national, went missing after visiting the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on…

The National Oil Corporation's (NOC) current target is petrol smuggling, reported Petroleum Economist on Friday."The extent of Libya's fuel smuggling was laid bare in September by a report by the UN Panel of Experts. Lacking…

The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) praised on Saturday the new security arrangements in the Libyan capital Tripoli adopted by the Government of National Accord."UNSMIL welcomes the progress made by the Greater Tripoli Security…

The CEO of the Russian exploration company Rosgeologia (Rosgeo), Roman Panov, discussed with Mustafa Sanallah, the head of the Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC), the conduction of exploration works in Libya, the Russian company said in…

The United Nations Security Council renewed a programme that allows a European Union naval force to search and seize vessels off the coast of Libya that are believed to be trafficking migrants to Europe.Proposed by the UK,…

Libya’s state oil company National Oil Corp (NOC) said on Wednesday it had postponed a conference in the eastern city of Benghazi for 15 days following an attack on its Tripoli headquarters last month.The three-day conference, to be…

National Oil Corporation (NOC) has today issued its official response to the false claims made in a report by the Audit Bureau (AB) regarding its operations and staff. The corporation expressed surprise and frustration at the…

Italy will host an international conference on Libya in Sicily next month to try to bring together opposing forces and forge dialogue in the warring nation, Foreign Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi said on Tuesday.The meeting will be…

Sources from Lamloud Land neighborhood in eastern Libyan city of Benghazi reported that the former mayor of the city Ahmed Areibi had been kidnapped from his house, along with his son. Areibi's sister said on her facebook page after…

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented 40 civilian casualties –18 deaths and 22 injuries – during the conduct of hostilities across Libya From 1 September to 31 September 2018,Victims included 14 men and…