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POLITICS9h agoLibya-Turkey maritime deal stokes tensions in eastern MediterraneanThe ratification of a maritime agreement between Libya and Turkey is stoking tensions across the eastern Mediterranean. Athens has condemned the deal as illegal, amid wider regional concern over Turkey’s growing influence.RFI [en]
POLITICS1d agoSmuggling, power, profit: Irregular migration out of eastern LibyaThere is currently more irregular migration between eastern Libya and Crete, Greece. It's raising questions as to what connects people smugglers with powerful militias in eastern Libya and then in turn, Europeans.DW News [en]
POLITICS1d agoIrregular migration from Libya to Crete is rising, raising questions about the links between people smugglers, militias and EuropeThere is currently more irregular migration between eastern Libya and Crete, Greece. It's raising questions as to what connects people smugglers with powerful militias in eastern Libya and then in turn, Europeans.DW News [en]
POLITICS1d agoLibya’s maritime deal with Turkey may be the key to reunificationThe deal, and the rise of Saddam Haftar, represent a new approach to Libya’s divided domestic politics and foreign relations. The post Libya’s maritime deal with Turkey may be the key to reunification appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICS2d agoLibya’s central bank targeted in overnight raid raising fresh concernsLibya's central bank on Thursday said unidentified individuals raided its headquarters in Tripoli, hours after parliament said it had accepted a request from its governor to resign.Africanews [en]
POLITICS2d agoLibya's eastern administration bans nationals from Iran and AfghanistanLibya’s Government of National Stability that controls the country’s east has barred citizens of Iran and Afghanistan from entering its territory.Africanews [en]
POLITICS2d agoCan Turkiye’s Libya breakthrough reshape Eastern Mediterranean diplomacy?Ankara wins backing from former adversaries in Libya for maritime border agreement, but other diplomatic tests remain.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoRussia's President Putin hosts counterparts from Mozambique, Libya and Equatorial GuineaRussian President Vladimir Putin met for talks with counterparts from Mozambique, Libya and Equatorial Guinea in Moscow on Tuesday following the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.Africanews [en]
POLITICS5d agoTurkey-Libya maritime boundaries deal 'remains null and void,' Greek foreign minister saysThe joint statement responded to the recent decision by Libya's House of Representatives to ratify the 2019 memorandum.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS5d agoSaddam Haftar is eyeing the throne in LibyaAs the US looks to broker a unity deal, Saddam is trying to position himself as the main contender for the presidency.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS5d agoTrump praises ‘proud, resilient’ Libyan people after labeling country ‘terror-infested’President Trump on Sunday praised Libya’s “proud, resilient” people after calling the African country “terror-infested” at a rally in Georgia. “The Libyan people are proud, resilient, hospitable, and deserving of peace and prosperity,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “The United States and Libya share a strong and enduring partnership in combating terrorism, building on our…The Hill
POLITICS6d agoHead - on clash between Samaras and Mitsotakis with bombshell statements : Dismiss Gerapetritis , you are deceiving Greeks over Libya , cableTwo political figures, Samaras and Mitsotakis, are engaged in a heated dispute, involving calls for dismissal and accusations of deceiving citizens regarding Libya policy. This matters as it signals significant political discord and potentially impacts foreign policy.bankingnews.gr · Greece
POLITICSOct 22Israel condemns Libya ratification of maritime agreement with Turkey as Ankara defends its legality – Middle East Monitormiddleeastmonitor.com · Israel
POLITICSOct 22What is the Turkiye-Libya maritime deal, and why are the EU, Egypt opposed?Eastern Libya’s parliament backs a sea border pact with Ankara, a shift that analysts say redraws Libya’s alliances.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 20Turkish intelligence chief , Libyan premier discuss unifying rival administrations , military forcesaa.com.tr · Turkey
POLITICSOct 20Eastern Libya parliament approves 2019 maritime deal with TurkiyeThe vote recognises Ankara's maritime deal with Tripoli, ending Haftar's 2020 boycott.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 20How people in Libya and beyond are living with Khadafi's legacy, 15 years onFifteen years ago today, Moamer Kadhafi was captured and killed by rebel fighters, ending 42 years of one-man rule over Libya. RFI spoke to Libya specialist Virginie Collombier about what "Khadafism" stood for, who still believes in it and whether the removal of its architect has made life better for the country's people.RFI [en]
POLITICSOct 20Eastern Libya parliament approves maritime deal with Turkey , lifts 2020 boycottThe Eastern Libyan parliament has approved a maritime deal with Turkey and lifted a 2020 boycott, signifying a shift in political and diplomatic relations in the region.whbl.com · United States
POLITICSOct 18Libya election hopes face sabotage , armed rivalries and political deceptionHopes for elections in Libya are reportedly threatened by sabotage, armed rivalries, and political deception. This highlights significant obstacles to political stability and democratic processes in the country.weeklyblitz.net · Bangladesh
POLITICSOct 16Rights group says eastern Libyan authorities are carrying out executionsHuman Rights Watch says the military has killed an estimated 31 people since late August, with at least 50 other people at risk.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 14Security Council LIVE: Libya in the spotlight amid ‘encouraging progress’Despite progress in the political process in Libya, institutional divisions, economic deterioration and security fragility continue to threaten stability, the UN envoy warned the Security Council on Wednesday, calling on Libyan leaders to overcome their differences to pave the way for national elections.UN News
POLITICSOct 7Libya's eastern-based parliament removes speaker amid growing discontentLawmakers in the House of Representatives voted to replace Aguila Saleh with Al-Salhin Abdulnabi.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 7Libya’s parliament removes Speaker Saleh after 12 years as discontent growsEastern-based parliament votes to replace longtime speaker with Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 6Libya’s parliament speaker ousted after 12 yearsLibya's parliament speaker, a supporter of eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar, was ousted on Tuesday after 12 years in the post, in what experts said may be a sign of a shifting political balance. The post Libya’s parliament speaker ousted after 12 years appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria