Abduction of Lockerbie bomb suspect ‘agreed with US three months ago’ Mohammed Abouagela Masud was seized by notorious militia after discussions between US and Libyan officials The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022
Editorial: Justice and truth for Lockerbie: The FBI get their man with the arrest of Libyan bombmaker The passage of 34 years since Pan Am Flight 103 was blown from the Scottish skies above the town of Lockerbie has not dimmed the need for justice for the murder of 259 passengers and crew and 11 people on the ground. Tribune News Service · Dec 13, 2022
Libyan Accused of Lockerbie Bombing Charged in US Court An alleged former Libyan intelligence agent accused of making the bomb that blew up a Pan Am jet over Scotland in 1988, killing 270 people, appeared in a US court Monday to face charges for the deadliest-ever terror attack in Britain. Abu Agila Mohammad Masud Kheir al-Marimi, who allegedly worked… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 13, 2022
Lockerbie bombing suspect appears in US court, will not face death penalty More than three decades after a bomb brought down Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing everyone aboard, a former Libyan intelligence official accused of making the explosive appeared Monday in federal court, charged with an act of international terrorism. France 24 · Dec 13, 2022
The Lockerbie bombing: Who? What? When? Here is a timeline of main events since the 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, which was back in the news this week with the capture of a Libyan intelligence operative suspected of making the bomb that killed 270 people: Reuters · Dec 12, 2022
Libyan accused in Lockerbie bombing to appear in US court A Libyan intelligence official accused of making the bomb that brought down Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988 is to appear in federal court in Washington to face charges The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022
Lockerbie bombing suspect appears briefly in U.S. court A Libyan intelligence operative suspected of making the bomb that blew up Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988, killing 270 people, appeared in a federal court in Washington on Monday, ahead of being formally charged. Reuters · Dec 12, 2022
Libyan Oil Production at 1.2 Mln Barrels per Day, Oil Minister Says Libya is producing about 1.2 million barrels per day of oil, oil minister Mohammed Aoun told reporters on the sidelines of an OAPEC meeting on Monday. "We hope to return to 2010 levels, which was 1.6 million bpd, within two or three years," he added. He added that he hoped… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 12, 2022
EU's Frontex 'complicit' in forced migrant returns to Libya - HRW Human Rights Watch said on Monday that the EU's border agency Frontex is facilitating the forced return of sea migrants to Libya rather than their rescue by NGOs or other vessels that would take them to Europe. Reuters · Dec 12, 2022
Lockerbie 'bombmaker' taken into custody by US authorities A Libyan man accused of making the bomb that destroyed a Pan Am flight over Scotland in 1988, killing 270 people, has been taken into US custody. Radio France Internationale · Dec 12, 2022
Lockerbie plane bombing: what happened and who is the third suspect? The bombing of a Pan Am passenger jet in 1988 killed 270 and remains the deadliest terrorist attack ever carried out on British soil The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2022
With the suspected bombmaker in US custody, the 1988 Lockerbie terrorist attack returns to the public eye The 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103 is the deadliest terror attack ever carried out in the UK. The alleged bombmaker, Abu Agila Masud, is now in US custody. Here's what you need to know. ABC News · Dec 11, 2022
With suspect in custody, spotlight returns to 1988 bombing The announcement that a Libyan man suspected in the 1988 bombing of a passenger jet has been taken into U.S. custody put the spotlight back on the notorious terrorist attack The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2022
Accused Libyan Bombmaker in Pan Am Downing Now in US Custody A Libyan intelligence official accused of making the bomb that brought down Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988 in an international act of terrorism has been taken into US custody and will face federal charges in Washington, the Justice Department said Sunday. The arrest of Abu Agela… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 11, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 11, 2022 Bashagha’s Govt Calls on Libya’s GNU to Resign Libya’s government of stability, headed by Fathi Bashagha, called on the rival interim Government of National Unity (GNU), headed by Abdulhamid al-Dbeibeh, to resign. The demand was made shortly after GNU health minister Ali al-Zayati resigned. Bashagha’s health ministry hailed the development, saying Zayati had taken an “honorable national stance”.…
Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2022 Asylum seekers take to the UN to reclaim inalienable human rights On Human Rights Day, a sit-in at the UN refugee agency in Geneva gives voice to people detained in Libya.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 8, 2022 Russian Delegation Discusses in Türkiye the Military Operation, Rapprochement with Assad A Russian delegation will visit Türkiye to discuss the situation in Syria and the military operation that Ankara threatened to carry out against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday that a Russian delegation, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin, would visit Türkiye…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 4, 2022 Türkiye Seeking Cooperation with Egypt to Achieve Stability in Libya Türkiye described the situation in Libya as “fragile”, saying it was keen on working with Egypt and other parties to achieve stability and security there. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said: “The only way to unify Libya lies in holding transparent and democratic elections.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 3, 2022 Turkey's Erdogan cosies up to Italy's far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Italy's newly elected far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni appear to be finding unlikely common ground on issues relating to Africa and migration. Meloni's is the latest in a list of strong partnerships that Erdogan has been working to build with European far-right leaders.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 1, 2022 Aviation giant Airbus settles €16 million fine to halt corruption investigation A Paris court has approved an agreement under which airplane manufacturer Airbus will pay €15.9 million in penalties to end a corruption probe focusing on sales to Libya and Kazakhstan over a decade ago.
Daily Mirror · Dec 1, 2022 Ryanair 'in talks' to launch Egypt and Libya flights - and plans for return to Ukraine Ryanair is in talks to launch routes to Egypt and Libya, adding to its non-European flights including Morocco, Israel and Jordan, while eyeing up a return to Ukraine
Bangkok Post · Nov 30, 2022 Airbus pays 15.9m euros to close French corruption probe PARIS: A French judge on Wednesday allowed European aerospace firm Airbus to pay 15.9 million euros ($16.4 million) to avoid a corruption probe into aircraft deals in Libya and Kazakhstan between 2006 and 2011.
Reuters · Nov 30, 2022 Italy's rightist govt welcomes migrants airlifted from Libya Italy welcomed on Wednesday 114 migrants from Libya as part of a 'humanitarian corridor' organised by Christian charities, with members of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's rightist administration saying they supported legal migration channels.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022 European politicians accused of conspiring with Libyan coastguard to push back refugees NGO alleges ‘crimes against humanity’ committed with deal approved by European Council
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022 Algeria, Tunisia Hold Talks on Libya, Border Security Tunisian Prime Minister Najla Boudin discussed in Algiers, the Libyan crisis and the irregular migration of an increasing number of young people from the two countries to Europe across the Mediterranean.