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More than 300 migrants rescued in last 48 hours off Crete, Greek officials say

Crete has become the main gateway for asylum seekers arriving mainly from Tobruk in eastern Libya, a perilous crossing.

Euronews · Apr 14

More than 100 Sudanese refugees dead or missing in shipwrecks off Libya

At least 110 people have died or gone missing after two boats carrying mostly Sudanese refugees sunk off the coast of Tobruk, Libya.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18, 2025

New research shows WWII dominates Australians’ knowledge of military history. But big gaps remain

Eighty years ago this week, Japan surrendered after nearly four years of war in the Asia-Pacific. For Australia, this meant the end of not only the war in the Pacific, but also the second world war that had begun six years earlier, in September 1939.

The Conversation · Aug 15, 2025

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Last Rat of Tobruk dies, eyes turn to next generation

Tom Pritchard, the last Australian survivor of a key World War II battle, has died aged 102. The prime minister paid tribute to his service.

AAP · Aug 6, 2024

Libya 6+6 deal: Loopholes cast doubt on democratic elections

Key issues remain strongly contested despite draft laws agreed in Morocco by Libya’s rival legislative bodies.

Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2023

Alice Springs' first Anzac Day without local WWII hero, Rat of Tobruk Sydney Kinsman

Sydney Kinsman was one of Australia's last surviving Rats of Tobruk. Today, Alice Springs commemorates its first Anzac Day since the local hero died.

ABC News · Apr 25, 2023

Libya Seizes ‘Dangerous’ Weapons that Were to Be Smuggled to Egypt

Libyan security agencies announced that they have busted an attempt to smuggle “dangerous” weapons to neighboring Egypt. The smuggling operation was to take place through the Jaghbub oasis south of Tobruk city. Head of security in Tobruk, Sami Idriss said on Saturday the weapons were more sophisticated than the usual…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2023

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NSW's last Rats of Tobruk veteran Ernie Walker honoured at funeral service in Southern Highlands

World War II veteran Ernie Walker remembered as "a gentleman and a good bloke" at funeral service in the Southern Highlands, after passing away at the age of 106.

ABC News · Dec 1, 2022

Last NSW ‘Rat of Tobruk’ dies aged 106

The last remaining of the NSW Rats of Tobruk has died, leaving behind only a few survivors of the infamous World War II campaign in the North African

The New Daily · Nov 29, 2022

Lost Rats of Tobruk finally acknowledged

A small previously unacknowledged contingent of Australian servicemen have been found to have taken part in WWII's famed Siege of Tobruk in 1941.

AAP · Nov 11, 2022

WWII veteran Dennis Davis dies aged 102

World War II veteran Dennis Davis has died aged 102, just days after attending the 77th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day at Sydney's Martin Place.

AAP · Aug 19, 2022

UN secretary general urges calm in Libya as protests spread

Tripoli sees biggest rallies in years on weekend of demonstrations over political deadlock and living conditions

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022

UN Condemns Protesters’ Storming of Libya’s Parliament

A senior UN official for Libya on Saturday condemned the storming of the parliament’s headquarters by angry demonstrators as part of protests in several cities against the political class and deteriorating economic conditions. Hundreds of protesters marched in the streets of the capital, Tripoli, and other Libyan cities on Friday,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 2, 2022

UN condemns protesters who stormed Libya parliament

Protesters stormed parliament to demonstrate over deteriorating living conditions and political deadlock.

Al Jazeera · Jul 2, 2022

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 2, 2022

Protests against Living, Political Conditions Erupt in East, West Libya

Fury at Libya's feuding leaders boiled over on Friday as protesters stormed the parliament building in the eastern city of Tobruk and staged the biggest demonstration for years in the capital Tripoli, in the west. The Tobruk protesters, accusing the parliament of treason and stealing public money, some eight years…

ABC News · Jun 27, 2022

Rat of Tobruk Sydney Kinsman dies in Alice Springs

A World War II veteran who was shot and survived the Siege of Tobruk before escaping a prisoner of war camp managed to live until he was 100 and make a huge impact on the community he loved.

ABC News · Jun 18, 2022

World War II veteran and Rat of Tobruk Sydney George Kinsman dies in Alice Springs, aged 100

Sydney George Kinsman was a veteran of some of the biggest battles of World War II, including the Siege of Tobruk and First Battle of El Alamein, and escaped after being captured as a prisoner of war.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 1, 2022

Libya: Broken Pipeline Causes Crude Spill

A pipeline rupture in Libya is spewing thousands of barrels of oil into the desert, as workers scramble to seal off the leak, authorities said Wednesday. The damage to a land pipeline linking the Sarir oil field to the Tobruk terminal on the Mediterranean was the latest blow to Libya’s…

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 4, 2022

UN Libya Adviser Seeks Joint Committee on Constitution

The United Nations Libya adviser Stephanie Williams said on Friday she had invited the parliament and High State Council to each nominate six members for a joint committee on Libya's constitutional arrangements. Libya's political process fell apart in December with the collapse of a scheduled election, with major factions and…

Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2022

Libyan parliament swears in new PM as crisis deepens

Fathi Bashagha is sworn in as the divide between Tobruk and Tripoli threatens to plunge Libya into a new conflict.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2022

Libya: Tobruk parliament names new PM, fuelling division

Eastern-based parliament says it has chosen former Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha as the interim leader.

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