The Libya Update

13/01/2025

Chargé d’Affaires at U.S. Embassy in has met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives ( ) to discuss the political process and revenue management across all Libya’s regions, according to Berndt.

“It was pleasure to meet again with HoR Speaker Agila Saleh in to discuss importance of unified Libyan & international support for -facilitated political process to help overcome divisions & create conditions for successful national elections,” he said.

“We also had a constructive exchange on the vital need to protect the independence and integrity of Libya’s technocratic institutions, and to promote transparent and equitable revenue management across all regions,” Berndt added.

11/01/2025

UN envoy stress importance of genuine national ownership of political process in Libya

Acting UN envoy to Libya Stephanie Koury said she discussed with a group of political, social, and media personalities elements of UNSMIL-facilitated political process, including addressing long-term conflict drivers while navigating political, economic, and security challenges.

08/01/2025

Tripoli-based State Council headed by Khalid Al-Mishri: We followed up on the dangerous statements of 's Foreign Minister and her admission that her meeting with the Foreign Minister in was at the request of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dabaiba.

The Council: The confessions belie Dabaiba's previous statements that the meeting was accidental and without his coordination or knowledge of it.

The Council: We condemn the involvement of the Tripoli government in this crime and it cannot be justified in any way.

The Council: We demand that the Attorney General take urgent legal measures to initiate a lawsuit against Dabaiba, the Foreign Minister, and any other person involved, and conduct a transparent investigation into this case and present it to the Libyan people.

07/01/2025

Demonstrations in and other cities demanding the overthrow of the government after statements by the suspended Foreign Minister over her meeting with the Foreign Minister in in August 2023.

Almangoush said on Monday the meeting was coordinated by Dabaiba, who had denied arranging it, saying the meeting was accidental.

06/01/2025

Libyan suspended FM: My meeting with Israeli FM held in coordination with PM Dabaiba

The suspended Foreign Minister of the Libyan Tripoli-based Government, Najla Al-Mangoush, has said her controversial meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen in Rome in August 2023 was coordinated with Prime Minister Abdulhammed Dabaiba.

06/01/2025

The Libyan Parliament Speaker, , requests clarification for reasons that led to failure to transfer the National Oil Corporation ( ) headquarters from to , in a formal letter directed to NOC Chairman, .

Saleh’s request was based on Decree No. 247 issued by Prime Minister in 2013, stipulating the transfer of NOC to its original headquarters in Benghazi. The decree was part of a strategy aimed at enhancing decentralization in .

03/01/2025

Spanish Repsol Resumes Exploratory Drilling in Libya

Repsol, the Spanish energy company, has resumed its exploration activities in the Murzuq Basin in southern Libya after more than a decade of suspension, which began in 2014.

29/12/2024

Marshal Haftar, Egyptian Intelligence Chief discuss latest regional, national developments

The General Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, received today in Benghazi, the Head of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad, and his accompanying delegation.

28/12/2024

In first official visit since the fall of Assad, a delegation from the -based government arrives in the Syrian capital, , and meets with Ahmed al-Sharaa.

The delegation included Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs Walid al-Lafi, Minister of Labor and Rehabilitation Ali al-Abed, and Director of Military Intelligence Major General Mahmoud Hamza.

They met with the head of the new administration in , , Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad al-Shaibani, and the head of General Intelligence Anas Khattab.

25/12/2024

On the 73rd anniversary of 's independence, Field Marshal , the Libyan National Army’s General Commander, calls for overcoming differences and building a sovereign, stable state.

21/12/2024

The Delegation to and the Libyan Joint Military Committee 5+5 concluded productive meetings in with a visit to Mission Irini, according to EU Ambassador to Libya,

The two-day consultations strengthened mutual understanding and explored how the EU and Mission Irini can best support the Committee’s work, said Orlando.

“We look forward to continuing our constructive dialogue in the months ahead,” he added.

18/12/2024

Libyan Army’s Chief of Staff of Land Forces, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa, supervises training maneuver in Sirte.

Military source: Such manoeuvres taking place for first time in history of the Libyan Army, showing readiness, efficiency, experience & high level of training.

18/12/2024

referee Moataz Al-Shalmani wins the award of the best African referee in 2024.

17/12/2024

EU welcomes UN initiative to revive political process in Libya

The European Union has welcomed the proposal presented by UNSMIL Officer-in-Charge Stephanie Koury during her briefing on Libya in the UN Security Council.

15/12/2024

Ahead of her briefing to the Security Council on on 16 December 2024, DSRSG , joined by Acting DSRSG/RC/HC Aeneas Chuma and team, briefed the diplomatic community in Libya, according to UNSMIL.

Koury outlined the key elements of the multi-track political process. Chuma provided an update on the UN's humanitarian response & assistance to refugees & irregular migrants. The team presented updates on human rights, municipal elections, security situation, and other areas.

International community representatives reaffirmed their strong support for the UN-facilitated political process. Koury urged the diplomatic community to continue supporting the Libyan people in their pursuit of lasting peace and stability.

14/12/2024

International Organization for Migration, with support, has organized a voluntary return charter flight for 161 Somali departing from in southern to & , , according to office in Libya.

11/12/2024

implementing instructions of the ’s Commander Field Marshal , sends new batch of relief convoys to flood-affected in western .

08/12/2024

LNA Security Chief, US Army delegation discuss cooperation

Chief of Staff of the Security Units at the Libyan National Army (LNA), Lieutenant General Khaled Haftar, has received a high-level delegation from the US Army at LNA headquarters in Rajma east of Benghazi.