The Latest Breaking News from Libya

Caesar’s favourite herb was the Viagra of ancient Rome. Until climate change killed it off

Perfume, tonic – even love potion – silphium was prized by the ancient Romans, but in its success lay the seeds of its own downfall

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2022

Miracle as boy, 9, survives plane crash which killed all other 103 people on board

An Afriqiyah Airways plane exploded and disintegrated in the air as it approached Tripoli Airport in Libya - killing 103 passengers and leaving nine-year-old Dutch boy Ruben van Assouw its sole survivor

Daily Mirror · May 14, 2022

Reports: 2,000 Wagner Mercenaries Remain in Libya

At least 1,500 to 2,000 Wagner Group mercenaries are still in Libya after dozens were transferred to fight in Ukraine, multiple sources told Italy's Nova news agency. A UN team of experts reported that about 2,000 fighters remained in Libya with Pantsir S-1 anti-aircraft defense systems, MiG-29 fighters, and Su-24…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 14, 2022

Hifter a no-show for deposition accusing him of war crimes

A Libyan military commander who lived for decades in northern Virginia has failed to show up for a deposition in a federal lawsuit in which he's accused of war crimes

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

AU’s Peace, Security Council to Hold Extraordinary Meeting on Libyan Crisis

The African Union’s Peace and Security Council will hold an extraordinary meeting on May 28 to discuss the situation in Libya and other issues. The Cameroon-chaired Council will review various key issues, including governance and security challenges in Africa, terrorism, unconstitutional change of governments and humanitarian crises, the Libyan News…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 8, 2022

Amnesty Accuses Libya’s SSA of Violations Against Migrants, Refugees

The Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) in Libya has slammed an Amnesty International report that accused the agency of carrying out arbitrary detentions of migrants and refugees as well as of human rights violations. In its statement, SSA pointed out that Amnesty’s report lacked the most basic standards of professional work,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 6, 2022

UN Spokesman Says Finding New Envoy for Libya is Top Priority

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric has reaffirmed that finding a Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations Support Mission In Libya (UNSMIL) is a “very” high priority. In his daily briefing on Wednesday, Dujarric was asked how much of a priority is it for the Secretary General to find…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 6, 2022

Bashagha Urges Britain's Help to Remove Russia's Wagner Mercenaries from Libya

Libya's east-based parliament appointed Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha called on Tuesday British leaders to help remove the mercenaries of Russia's Wagner Group from his country. In an article published by The Times newspaper, Bashagha declared his desire for a strategic partnership with Britain at the business, security and intelligence levels.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2022

Dbeibah Says Elections Only Way to Resolve Libya Crisis

Head of the interim Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU) Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah again clung on to power, saying that parliamentary and presidential elections were the only way to resolve the crisis in the country. During a visit to the western city of Misrata, he said: "No Geneva, no Paris. All…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2022

Cinnamon summers: On being Libyan, and British

Writer Nadeine Asbali recreates beloved Libyan dishes inspired by childhood summers by the sea in Benghazi.

Al Jazeera · May 2, 2022