Libya

Country Libya
Capital Tripoli
Continent Africa
Currency Libyan dinar(LYD)
Languages Arabic, Berber & Libyan Arabic

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The Italians supplanted the Ottoman Turks in the area around Tripoli in 1911 and did not relinquish their hold until 1943 when defeated in World War II. Libya then passed to UN administration and achieved independence in 1951. Following a 1969 military coup, Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI began to espouse his own political system, the Third Universal Theory. The system is a combination of socialism and Islam derived in part from tribal practices and is supposed to be implemented by the Libyan people themselves in a unique form of "direct democracy." QADHAFI has always seen himself as a revolutionary and visionary leader. He used oil funds during the 1970s and 1980s to promote his ideology outside Libya, supporting subversives and terrorists abroad to hasten the end of Marxism and capitalism. In addition, beginning in 1973, he engaged in military operations in northern Chad's Aozou Strip - to gain access to minerals and to use as a base of influence in Chadian politics - but was forced to retreat in 1987. UN sanctions in 1992 isolated QADHAFI politically following the downing of Pan AM Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. During the 1990s, QADHAFI began to rebuild his relationships with Europe. UN sanctions were suspended in April 1999 and finally lifted in September 2003 after Libya accepted responsibility for the Lockerbie bombing. In December 2003, Libya announced that it had agreed to reveal and end its programs to develop weapons of mass destruction and to renounce terrorism. QADHAFI has made significant strides in normalizing relations with Western nations since then. He has received various Western European leaders as well as many working-level and commercial delegations, and made his first trip to Western Europe in 15 years when he traveled to Brussels in April 2004. The US rescinded Libya's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism in June 2006. In January 2008, Libya assumed a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2008-09 term. In August 2008, the US and Libya signed a bilateral comprehensive claims settlement agreement to compensate claimants in both countries who allege injury or death at the hands of the other country, including the Lockerbie bombing, the LaBelle disco bombing, and the UTA 772 bombing. In October 2008, the US Government received $1.5 billion pursuant to the agreement to distribute to US national claimants, and as a result effectively normalized its bilateral relationship with Libya. The two countries then exchanged ambassadors for the first time since 1973 in January 2009. QADHAFI in February 2009 took over as chairman of the African Union for the 2009-10 term; in September 2009, a Libyan took over the year-long presidency of UN General Assembly.

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Rocket hits near UN headquarters in Libya during envoy’s Security Council briefing - Telangana TodayRocket hits near UN headquarters in Libya during envoy’s Security Council briefing  Telangana Today

UN Libya mission reports attempted rocket attack on HQ - Arab NewsUN Libya mission reports attempted rocket attack on HQ  Arab News

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Security Council Meets on Situation in Libya - UN MediaSecurity Council Meets on Situation in Libya  UN Media

At least 26 refugees and migrants die in shipwreck off Italy’s Lampedusa - Al JazeeraAt least 26 refugees and migrants die in shipwreck off Italy’s Lampedusa  Al Jazeera

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CRPF commandos to soon secure Indian embassy in Libya - Hindustan TimesCRPF commandos to soon secure Indian embassy in Libya  Hindustan Times

Libya foils rocket attack on UN mission headquarters - TRT GlobalLibya foils rocket attack on UN mission headquarters  TRT Global

Libya announces probe after Russian-made rocket hits near UN mission in Janzour - Euronews.comLibya announces probe after Russian-made rocket hits near UN mission in Janzour  Euronews.com

Japan-Libya Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Libya Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Is normalization between Israel and Libya possible? - The Jerusalem PostIs normalization between Israel and Libya possible?  The Jerusalem Post

Turkish warship in Tripoli as Ankara courts Libya’s rival administration - AL-MonitorTurkish warship in Tripoli as Ankara courts Libya’s rival administration  AL-Monitor

UN official says 71% voter turnout shows Libya's push for elections - Anadolu AjansiUN official says 71% voter turnout shows Libya's push for elections  Anadolu Ajansi

Libya Participates in the Arab School Futsal Championship in Jordan - libyaupdate.comLibya Participates in the Arab School Futsal Championship in Jordan  libyaupdate.com

Exclusive: Powerful Libyan official in talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza - Middle East EyeExclusive: Powerful Libyan official in talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza  Middle East Eye

First Deputy Speaker of Parliament welcomes the UN envoy’s briefing despite the ambiguity - libyaupdate.comFirst Deputy Speaker of Parliament welcomes the UN envoy’s briefing despite the ambiguity  libyaupdate.com

Türkiye intensifies efforts towards 'united and unified Libya' - TRT GlobalTürkiye intensifies efforts towards 'united and unified Libya'  TRT Global

LIVE - Security Council - UN Press ReleasesLIVE - Security Council  UN Press Releases

The Parliamentary Women and Child Committee prepares for a female politicians' forum and decides to visit the South. - libyaupdate.comThe Parliamentary Women and Child Committee prepares for a female politicians' forum and decides to visit the South.  libyaupdate.com

Libya: Security Council urged to back popular ‘yearning’ for national elections - Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsLibya: Security Council urged to back popular ‘yearning’ for national elections  Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

UN report: Kufra under pressure from influx of Sudanese refugees and shortage of health workers - libyaupdate.comUN report: Kufra under pressure from influx of Sudanese refugees and shortage of health workers  libyaupdate.com

Turkey Set for Deal to Explore Energy in Libyan Waters - RigzoneTurkey Set for Deal to Explore Energy in Libyan Waters  Rigzone

Libya Advances $8B Offshore Gas Development as Sector Gains Momentum - Energy Capital & PowerLibya Advances $8B Offshore Gas Development as Sector Gains Momentum  Energy Capital & Power

Libya thwarts plot to attack UN mission headquarters - Latest news from AzerbaijanLibya thwarts plot to attack UN mission headquarters  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Envisioning a unified and stable Libya - The Arab WeeklyEnvisioning a unified and stable Libya  The Arab Weekly

175 irregular Bangladeshis repatriated from Libya - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)175 irregular Bangladeshis repatriated from Libya  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

18 defendants held in pretrial detention for attempting to smuggle 180,000 litres of fuel across Libya’s border - Libya Herald18 defendants held in pretrial detention for attempting to smuggle 180,000 litres of fuel across Libya’s border  Libya Herald

Libya: Security Council invited to support popular "desire" for national elections - The European Times NewsLibya: Security Council invited to support popular "desire" for national elections  The European Times News

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Libya - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Libya  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

The State of Libya Signs its Fourth Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2025–2030 - IAEAThe State of Libya Signs its Fourth Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2025–2030  IAEA

The Northwestern Regions of Libya Affected by Severe Weather Event on 5 & 6 December 2024 - World Meteorological Organization WMOThe Northwestern Regions of Libya Affected by Severe Weather Event on 5 & 6 December 2024  World Meteorological Organization WMO

Boulos’s family ties could help advance US national security interests in Libya - Atlantic CouncilBoulos’s family ties could help advance US national security interests in Libya  Atlantic Council

UN envoy Tetteh to present Libya roadmap at Security Council - Libyan ExpressUN envoy Tetteh to present Libya roadmap at Security Council  Libyan Express

Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC to the United Nations Security Council on the Situation in Libya, pursuant to Resolution 1970 (2011) - | International Criminal CourtStatement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC to the United Nations Security Council on the Situation in Libya, pursuant to Resolution 1970 (2011)  | International Criminal Court

50 illegal migrants arrested in Butnan, smuggling plot foiled - libyaupdate.com50 illegal migrants arrested in Butnan, smuggling plot foiled  libyaupdate.com

Courtesy Call on Prime Minister ISHIBA by H.E. Mr. Abdullah ALLAFI, Vice President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya - mofa.go.jpCourtesy Call on Prime Minister ISHIBA by H.E. Mr. Abdullah ALLAFI, Vice President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya  mofa.go.jp

Douma welcomes Tetteh’s briefing despite the absence of a clear timeline - libyaupdate.comDouma welcomes Tetteh’s briefing despite the absence of a clear timeline  libyaupdate.com

Japan’s Foreign Minister looks for improved security situation in Libya - arabnews.jpJapan’s Foreign Minister looks for improved security situation in Libya  arabnews.jp

General Authority for Communications and Informatics reaches agreement with China’s Huawei to resume operations in Libya - Libya HeraldGeneral Authority for Communications and Informatics reaches agreement with China’s Huawei to resume operations in Libya  Libya Herald

A new king? The Haftar dynasty's challenge to Libya's future - The New ArabA new king? The Haftar dynasty's challenge to Libya's future  The New Arab

Syria raises flag at embassy in Libyan capital after 13-year closure - Anadolu AjansiSyria raises flag at embassy in Libyan capital after 13-year closure  Anadolu Ajansi

Eastern Libya Poised to Greenlight Turkish Offshore Exploration - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comEastern Libya Poised to Greenlight Turkish Offshore Exploration  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Bangladeshi migrants deported from Benina Airport in cooperation with the Bangladeshi Consulate - libyaupdate.comBangladeshi migrants deported from Benina Airport in cooperation with the Bangladeshi Consulate  libyaupdate.com

Analyst: UNSMIL deepened Libya’s crisis - Libyan ExpressAnalyst: UNSMIL deepened Libya’s crisis  Libyan Express

Political Stagnation in Libya: Geopolitical Implications Threatening Regional Stability - IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiquesPolitical Stagnation in Libya: Geopolitical Implications Threatening Regional Stability  IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques

Libya: ICC’s Role Critical for Justice - Human Rights WatchLibya: ICC’s Role Critical for Justice  Human Rights Watch

Dbeibah supports UN plan, insists on direct path to elections - Libyan ExpressDbeibah supports UN plan, insists on direct path to elections  Libyan Express

New UN plan seeks to end Libya’s political paralysis - Libyan ExpressNew UN plan seeks to end Libya’s political paralysis  Libyan Express

Libya holds second phase of municipal elections - XinhuaLibya holds second phase of municipal elections  Xinhua

Khoury Discusses Dual-Track Approach with Dialogue and Reconciliation Team to End Libyan Crisis - libyaupdate.comKhoury Discusses Dual-Track Approach with Dialogue and Reconciliation Team to End Libyan Crisis  libyaupdate.com

Libya: UN urges restraint as military buildup threatens renewed violence in Tripoli - UN NewsLibya: UN urges restraint as military buildup threatens renewed violence in Tripoli  UN News

New World Bank Photobook "Shades of Libya: Contrasts, Hope, and Resilience" Launched in Tripoli - World BankNew World Bank Photobook "Shades of Libya: Contrasts, Hope, and Resilience" Launched in Tripoli  World Bank

Armed clashes erupt in Libya's Tripoli after reported killing of armed group leader - The HinduArmed clashes erupt in Libya's Tripoli after reported killing of armed group leader  The Hindu

Libya: Sites of gross human rights violations must be sealed and impartially investigated - Türk - ohchrLibya: Sites of gross human rights violations must be sealed and impartially investigated - Türk  ohchr

Free, fair, transparent and inclusive national elections would be a major step in Libya’s political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council - GOV.UKFree, fair, transparent and inclusive national elections would be a major step in Libya’s political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK

UN calls for calm as fighting resumes in Libya’s Tripoli - Al JazeeraUN calls for calm as fighting resumes in Libya’s Tripoli  Al Jazeera

Situation in Libya: Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri arrested for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes - | International Criminal CourtSituation in Libya: Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri arrested for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes  | International Criminal Court

Iraq to repatriate 20 Kurds from Libya - rudaw.netIraq to repatriate 20 Kurds from Libya  rudaw.net

Injustice By Design: Need for Comprehensive Justice Reform in Libya | HRW - Human Rights WatchInjustice By Design: Need for Comprehensive Justice Reform in Libya | HRW  Human Rights Watch

Public Health Situation Analysis - Libya - World Health Organization (WHO)Public Health Situation Analysis - Libya  World Health Organization (WHO)

Oil and fiscal restraint drive Libyan budget surplus - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBIOil and fiscal restraint drive Libyan budget surplus  Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

Pakistan Urges Reconciliation, Elections in Libya at UNSC - The Daily CPECPakistan Urges Reconciliation, Elections in Libya at UNSC  The Daily CPEC

NESR secures multiple production services contracts for over US$ 100 million in Algeria and Libya - Libya HeraldNESR secures multiple production services contracts for over US$ 100 million in Algeria and Libya  Libya Herald

Türkiye set for gas-exploration deal in Libya as eastern parliament prepares vote: Report - Türkiye TodayTürkiye set for gas-exploration deal in Libya as eastern parliament prepares vote: Report  Türkiye Today

AUPSC Summit on the situation in Libya - Amani AfricaAUPSC Summit on the situation in Libya  Amani Africa

There's a setback: Temporary Service Suspension to and from Tripoli, Libya - Hapag-LloydThere's a setback: Temporary Service Suspension to and from Tripoli, Libya  Hapag-Lloyd

Libya accepts ICC jurisdiction over alleged crimes from 2011 to the end of 2027 - | International Criminal CourtLibya accepts ICC jurisdiction over alleged crimes from 2011 to the end of 2027  | International Criminal Court

Roadmap for elections in Libya – Greece ready to cooperate for a more stable and prosperous future - Greek News USARoadmap for elections in Libya – Greece ready to cooperate for a more stable and prosperous future  Greek News USA

Libya: Barriers to Justice - Human Rights WatchLibya: Barriers to Justice  Human Rights Watch

Libya’s prime minister asserts control after deadly Tripoli violence - Al JazeeraLibya’s prime minister asserts control after deadly Tripoli violence  Al Jazeera

As Boats Sail from Libya, Greece Swings Right on Migration - InkstickAs Boats Sail from Libya, Greece Swings Right on Migration  Inkstick

German report: Libya’s municipal elections are an early test for major elections - libyaupdate.comGerman report: Libya’s municipal elections are an early test for major elections  libyaupdate.com

Libya’s fragile transition plagued by deepening economic and political divides - UN NewsLibya’s fragile transition plagued by deepening economic and political divides  UN News

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Aftermath of Tripoli clashes puts Libya’s fragile stability to the test - UN NewsAftermath of Tripoli clashes puts Libya’s fragile stability to the test  UN News

Libya: Escalating Hate Speech, Xenophobia, and Violence… - World Organisation Against Torture | OMCTLibya: Escalating Hate Speech, Xenophobia, and Violence…  World Organisation Against Torture | OMCT

Libya’s Parliament, Central Bank discuss economic reforms amid cash crisis - The North Africa PostLibya’s Parliament, Central Bank discuss economic reforms amid cash crisis  The North Africa Post

Libyan academic: Two years of discussions were wasted before returning to the “6+6” laws - libyaupdate.comLibyan academic: Two years of discussions were wasted before returning to the “6+6” laws  libyaupdate.com

Statement of the ICC Office of the Prosecutor on the arrest of a suspect in the Situation in Libya - | International Criminal CourtStatement of the ICC Office of the Prosecutor on the arrest of a suspect in the Situation in Libya  | International Criminal Court

Tetteh: Roadmap aims to bring the Libyan people back to the centre of the political process - libyaupdate.comTetteh: Roadmap aims to bring the Libyan people back to the centre of the political process  libyaupdate.com

Libyan ministers resign as protesters call for government to step down - Al JazeeraLibyan ministers resign as protesters call for government to step down  Al Jazeera

Libya: Civilians Caught in Militia Clashes - Human Rights WatchLibya: Civilians Caught in Militia Clashes  Human Rights Watch

Truck loaded with illegal immigration supplies seized off Libyan coast - libyaupdate.comTruck loaded with illegal immigration supplies seized off Libyan coast  libyaupdate.com

Libyan Authorities Urged to Overturn Convictions of 11 Christians - International Christian ConcernLibyan Authorities Urged to Overturn Convictions of 11 Christians  International Christian Concern

Sudan’s paramilitary RSF say they seized key zone bordering Egypt, Libya - Al JazeeraSudan’s paramilitary RSF say they seized key zone bordering Egypt, Libya  Al Jazeera

General Authority for Communications and Informatics suspends activities of China’s Huawei in Libya for violating national and international laws - Libya HeraldGeneral Authority for Communications and Informatics suspends activities of China’s Huawei in Libya for violating national and international laws  Libya Herald

Tripoli based Libyan PM Aldabaiba completely rejects normalization with Israel - the Palestinian cause is an integral part of the Libyan conscience - Libya HeraldTripoli based Libyan PM Aldabaiba completely rejects normalization with Israel - the Palestinian cause is an integral part of the Libyan conscience  Libya Herald

Turkey-Libya pact back in spotlight - eKathimerini.comTurkey-Libya pact back in spotlight  eKathimerini.com

UN Libya mission reports attempted rocket attack on HQ - NaharnetUN Libya mission reports attempted rocket attack on HQ  Naharnet

Some Nigerians in Libya living with mental health conditions — Community leader - Punch NewspapersSome Nigerians in Libya living with mental health conditions — Community leader  Punch Newspapers

Egypt’s Regional Strategy Is Coming Undone in Libya and Sudan - World Politics ReviewEgypt’s Regional Strategy Is Coming Undone in Libya and Sudan  World Politics Review

Why Libya is a “black hole” of information | D+C - Development + Cooperation - dandc.euWhy Libya is a “black hole” of information | D+C - Development + Cooperation  dandc.eu

Stranded for weeks, Indian embassy repatriates 18 nationals from Libya - The Times of IndiaStranded for weeks, Indian embassy repatriates 18 nationals from Libya  The Times of India

Libya, Africa’s Biggest Oil Holder, Taps Clean Energy With First Solar Power Plant - WeeTrackerLibya, Africa’s Biggest Oil Holder, Taps Clean Energy With First Solar Power Plant  WeeTracker

Clashes erupt in Libya's Tripoli despite ceasefire - France 24Clashes erupt in Libya's Tripoli despite ceasefire  France 24

Libya: Civic Space Crushed - Human Rights WatchLibya: Civic Space Crushed  Human Rights Watch