ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Released Libyan Police Chief
On Wednesday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed that it had issued an arrest warrant for Osama Almasri Najim, the head of Libya’s judicial police, on charges of war crimes…
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Libya’s Oil Production Plummets by Over Half Amid Political Standoff
More than half of Libya’s oil production, approximately 700,000 barrels per day, was shut down on Thursday, with exports halted at several ports as a standoff between rival political factions…
Libya floods death toll rises to 11,300 in Derna, says UN
The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Libya’s eastern city of Derna has climbed to 11,300, the United Nations said in an update on Saturday, citing the Libyan Red Crescent.…
UN launches $71 million urgent appeal for Libya flood victims
The United Nations is urgently seeking more than $71 million to assist those most in need after deadly flash floods swept Libya over the weekend. Hurricane-strength Storm Daniel slammed into…
150 dead as ‘Catastrophic’ storm floods hit East Libya
At least 150 people were killed when freak floods hit eastern Libya, officials said Monday, after storm “Daniel” swept the Mediterranean, its torrential rains earlier lashing Turkey, Bulgaria and Greece.…
Nicolas Sarkozy faces 2025 trial over alleged Libyan corruption
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will be tried in 2025 over allegations he took money from late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund one of his election campaigns, prosecutors said…
South Africa beat Morocco for first time in 21 years, Zambia shock Cote d’Ivoire
A blunder by Morocco goalkeeper Munir el Kajoui led to a 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying defeat in South Africa on Saturday — their first loss since reaching the…
U.N. rights mission blasts EU on Libya migrant abuses
European Union backing for Libyan authorities who stop and detain migrants means the bloc has “aided and abetted” rights violations against migrants, an investigator for a U.N. mission said on…
UAE explains role in arrest of ‘most wanted’ people smuggler
The United Arab Emirates on Thursday detailed its role in an international operation to arrest an Eritrean fugitive in Sudan accused of being “the world’s most wanted” people smuggler. Kidane…
Libya’s Tripoli quiet after worst fighting in two years
Libya’s capital was quiet early on Sunday, a day after the worst fighting there for two years killed 32 people and injured 159 as forces aligned with a parliament-backed administration…