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news.google.comHundreds of Iraqi Kurdish Migrants Kidnapped, Tortured and Threatened With Organ Removal in Libya
More than 300 young men from Iraqi Kurdistan faced threats of forced organ removal after a payment dispute with a people smuggler. One hostage has died.
france24.com48 Rescued, 10 Bodies Recovered After Migrant Boat Capsizes off Malta
Italian coastguard recovered 10 bodies and a fishing vessel rescued 48 survivors from a boat carrying about 60 people that overturned 45 nautical miles east-south-east of Malta.
nbcnews.comHundreds of Libyans Protest UN Migration Agency in Tripoli, Block Offices
Hundreds of demonstrators blocked the UNHCR office in Tripoli on Thursday. The United Nations condemned the protests and blamed social media for spreading disinformation.
nbcnews.comLibyans Protest Outside UN Refugee Office in Tripoli Over 900,000 Migrants in Country of 7 Million
Demonstrators in Tripoli's Sarraj neighbourhood closed the UNHCR building with sand barriers and chanted against migrant settlement on June 4. The protest was the largest of several recent actions against migrants in Libya.
france24.comGaza-bound activist convoy ends journey in Libya after arrests
A land convoy heading to Gaza halted its trip after Libyan authorities denied entry to the eastern half of the country and detained ten participants. Organizers cited bureaucratic delays, violence, and the detentions as reasons for dissolving the effort.
hrw.orgLibya Sets First Unified Budget in Thirteen Years
Libya's rival eastern and western authorities agreed on April 11 to a unified national budget for the first time since 2013. The Central Bank of Libya and international partners tied the agreement to dinar stability and transparent spending.
s22592.pcdn.coLibyan forces detain Gaza aid convoy members at Sirte checkpoint
Forces loyal to Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar detained members of a land convoy carrying aid to Gaza. Activists released pre-recorded video appeals after the detentions.
jpost.comLibyan forces detain 10 activists at Sirte checkpoint
Ten activists from eight countries were stopped while attempting to cross Libya en route to Gaza. Libyan Arab Armed Forces detained the group at a checkpoint in Sirte.
Defense NewsLibya and Syria Send Troops to Turkey Military Exercise
Libya and Syria deployed forces to Turkey's EFES-2026 exercise near Izmir. The drill ran through May 21 and involved over 10,000 personnel from 50 nations. Turkish officials described the participation as part of ongoing military cooperation programs.
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france24.comHumanitarian Aid Convoy Awaits Libyan Approval to Reach Gaza
A convoy carrying humanitarian supplies is positioned in Libya as it seeks permission to travel by land toward the Gaza Strip. Activists remain in Sirte while Libyan authorities review the request.
america.cgtn.comICC Opens Hearings on Libyan Prison Suspect Accused of 17 War Crimes
The International Criminal Court began three days of confirmation hearings Tuesday against Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri. Prosecutors presented allegations of torture, rape, and murder at Mitiga prison near Tripoli between 2015 and 2020.
ibtimes.comLibyan National Army Conducts Two-Week Military Exercises
The Libyan National Army began its largest reported military exercises on May 17, 2026, involving over 25,000 troops and Russian-made air-defense systems. The drills will end on May 19 with a display of firepower.
espn.co.ukChelsea Face Manchester City in FA Cup Final
Chelsea and Manchester City meet in the English FA Cup final on May 16, 2026. Manchester City are appearing in a fourth consecutive final while Chelsea seek to add to their FIFA Club World Cup title won last summer. Live coverage includes team news and match statistics ahead of t…
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investopedia.comLibya’s Zawiya Refinery Resumes Full Operations After Two-Day Shutdown
Libya’s largest functioning oil refinery resumed full operations on Sunday after fighting near the facility forced a complete shutdown for about two days. The refinery, located 40km west of Tripoli with a capacity of 120,000 barrels per day, is connected to the 300,000-bpd Sharar…
thehindu.comUN Envoy Reports Stalled Political Process in Libya Amid Delays in Elections
The United Nations envoy for Libya informed the Security Council that the country's political process remains stalled due to rival institutions. Efforts to hold national elections and reunify the nation continue to face delays. A recent unified state budget approval marks a step…
theiranproject.comUN Special Representative Briefs Security Council on Libya Elections Roadmap Developments
The UN Special Representative for Libya addressed the Security Council on the slow progress toward national elections and unified institutions. Hanna S. Tetteh highlighted economic deterioration and security challenges amid ongoing divisions. She urged implementation of expert re…