Libya central bank deal could resolve ‘all political issues’, says head of state
Mohamed al-Menfi defends dismissal of previous governor and says deal will bring back international accountability A deal backed by leaders on both sides of Libya’s...
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Egypt and Turkey’s nascent alliance tested by new crisis in Libya
Fallout from Libyan central bank governor’s dismissal presents immediate challenge for Sisi and Erdoğan A new alliance between Egypt and Turkey designed to end a...
US and UN call for talks in Libyan dispute over control of central bank
UN-backed institutions in west of Libya show no sign of backing down over dismissal of bank’s governor of 20 years A crisis in the Libyan...
Libya’s central bank ‘suspends operations’ after official abducted
Head of IT was kidnapped in Tripoli and other executives threatened a week after siege at bank The Central Bank of Libya said on Sunday...
Oilfield slowdown exposes political volatility in Libya and beyond
Apparent shutdown attempt shows potential for some leaders to use such threats to enforce personal agenda The political complexities of Libya’s oil industry were highlighted...
Armed men jump onboard small boat during rescue near Libya
Group of masked men approached wooden vessel in dinghies, prompting panic during rescue by charity ship A group of masked and armed men have threatened...
Mediterranean migrant boat disaster: men on trial are ‘scapegoats’, say lawyers
Survivors of shipwreck that killed 600 people not ‘real smugglers’, say defenders, with inquiry into coastguard’s role also incomplete Nine men accused of causing one...
Charges dropped against nine Egyptians over 2023 migrant shipwreck off Greece
Greek court says it has no jurisdiction to hear case as disaster happened in international waters Charges against nine Egyptian men accused over a 2023...
Libya to investigate claims oil smuggling is fuelling Sudan civil war
Authorities to launch inquiry into allegations of mismanagement at country’s national oil corporation Libyan authorities have said they will investigate allegations of wholesale mismanagement in...
Mass grave of at least 65 people found in Libya, UN migration agency says
International Organization for Migration believes those discovered ‘died in process of being smuggled through the desert’ A mass grave containing at least 65 bodies has...
