Libya

Ancient Greek tombstone exposed in Libya, following Storm Daniel floods

The devastating floods caused by Storm Daniel in Libya led to an unexpected archaeological discovery: an ancient Greek tombstone made of limestone.

Morocco foils attacks by cell loyal to Islamic State

The group, which branded itself 'the Lions of the Caliphate in the Maghreb Al Aqsa (Morocco),' was allegedly planning remotely controlled bomb attacks.

By REUTERS
24/02/2025

Bridging Histories: New WJC exhibition celebrates Sephardi history, heritage and contributions

"Sephardi Heritage is Jewish Heritage," says Rabbi Isaac Choua, of Lebanese origins, who oversees the exhibition, promoted as part of Sephardi Heritage Month.

28/11/2024

Boat carrying Egyptian migrant capsizes off Libyan coast, 12 dead

The migrants, who were from Egypt’s al-Sharkia and al-Gharbia regions, were attempting to reach Italy, according to Libyan sources who interviewed the sole survivor.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
31/10/2024

Notorious human trafficker sanctioned by the UN killed in Western Libya

A notorious Libyan human trafficker sanctioned by the UNSC, was killed in Tripoli by unknown assailants, raising further questions amid Libya's ongoing turmoil and migrant crisis.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
04/09/2024

Expert predicts revolution in Libya, fears crisis ‘far worse’ than 2011

Libya faces a potential revolution after the Central Bank collapse, with tensions between rival governments and armed militias rising.

By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
02/09/2024

Libya central bank governor flees in fear for his life, FT says

The crisis over the control of the Central Bank of Libya creates yet another level of instability in the country, a major oil producer.

By REUTERS
30/08/2024

UN urges action on Libya's central bank crisis

UNSMIL calls for urgent talks as Libya faces a central bank crisis and oilfield shutdown, threatening economic stability.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
28/08/2024

UN officials warn of further instability in Libya without elections soon

The country has long been divided into rival administrations based in the east and west, both of which are backed by varying foreign actors, including governments and militias.  

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
21/08/2024

IOM reports 80,000 migrants voluntarily returned from Libya since 2015

The IOM's VHR program aims to provide a safe and dignified return for migrants stranded in Libya, addressing their immediate needs and helping them reintegrate into their home communities.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
22/05/2024
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