Libya: 15 migrants die when boat sinks off Libyan coast
TRIPOLI
At least 15 people died when rubber boats carrying irregular migrants sank Saturday in the Mediterranean Sea near Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Libyan Coast Guard...
Libya to discuss maritime borders with Greece, Malta
TRIPOLI
Libya’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Taher Siala announced Friday he will hold talks with Greek and Maltese authorities to discuss the delimitation of maritime borders in line with Libya's interests.
Siala...
Libya: 4 Russian mercenaries killed in helicopter crash
ANKARA
Four mercenaries from the Russian Wagner group were killed when a helicopter carrying ammunition crashed in central Libya, the Libyan army said on Wednesday.
"A helicopter carrying Russian mercenaries and...
Russia sends 400 war criminal mercenaries to Libya
KAMISLI/ANKARA
Russia sent 400 pro-regime militias from Syria’s northeastern Qamisli region to Libya to fight for warlord Khalifa Haftar in exchange for money.
Russia continues to strengthen the ranks of the...
Libyan commander rejects Haftar deal on oil production
TRIPOLI, Libya
A Libyan military commander on Saturday rejected a deal announced by eastern warlord Khalifa Haftar and Ahmed Maiteeq, the Vice-President of the Libyan Presidential Council, on the resumption...
Libya: Haftar lifts blockade on oil production, export
TRIPOLI
Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar on Friday announced lifting the blockade on oil production and its export.
This came in a televised speech by Haftar, hours after the Libyan National Oil...
Libya: Demonstrators protest worsening in Benghazi
TRIPOLI
Libyans continued to protest worsening living conditions Friday in Benghazi, the base of warlord Khalifa Haftar.
Demonstrators took the streets for a second day once again to protest power cuts,...
Haftar still obstacle to reach deal in Libya: Expert
RABAT, Morocco
A Moroccan expert on Wednesday said Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar is the main obstacle in reaching a Libyan settlement as he still sticks to "military solutions".
"The biggest obstacle...
Haftar’s forces deploy military vehicles near Sirte
TRIPOLI
Militias loyal to warlord Khalifa Haftar have deployed 80 military vehicles near Sirte, a spokesman for the Libyan government’s armed forces said Wednesday.
Muhammad Kununu said the military convoy is...
Turkey closely following Libyan peace talks in Morocco
ISTANBUL
Praising Morocco’s “constructive attitude” toward solving the crisis in Libya, Turkey is closely following Libyan talks hosted by its North African neighbor, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Turkish president, UN chief discuss ways to end crisis caused by Russia-Ukraine war
ANKARA
The Turkish president and UN secretary-general on Monday spoke over phone and discussed initiatives aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis caused by the Russia-Ukraine...
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Russia becomes China’s largest oil supplier
ANKARA
Russia has surpassed Saudi Arabia to become China's largest oil supplier, as refiners bought up Russian crude oil offered at a huge discount...
EU, Egypt agree on partnership priorities until 2027
BRUSSELS
The EU and Egypt have agreed on the partnership priorities guiding their relationship until 2027.
The Association Council of the European Union and Egypt...
Syria's Tal Rifat surrounded with tunnels by YPG/PKK terrorists
TAL RIFAT, Syria / ANKARA
The YPG/PKK terror group is using a sophisticated network of tunnels in the Tal Rifat district in northern Syria to...