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Group urges ICC to probe alleged use of mines in Libya war

Human Rights Watch has called for the International Criminal Court to investigate allegations of the use of landmines in 2019 by Russian paramilitaries fighting in Libya

The Independent UK

UN experts: Libya's security threatened by foreign fighters

U.N. experts say in a new report that Libya faces a serious security threat from foreign fighters and private military companies, especially Russia’s Wagner Group which they say has violated international law

The Independent UK

Rival Libya leader says no plans to rule from Tripoli

One of Libya’s rival prime ministers has told The Associated Press that he has no immediate plans to rule from the capital of Tripoli, after his attempted move there last week sparked clashes and fears of a return to widespread civil strife

The Independent UK

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Italy’s ENI, NOC Discuss Plans to Develop Libya’s Oil Fields

Chairman of Libya’s National Oil Company (NOC) Mustafa Sanalla held talks with General Manager of Eni North Africa Antonio Bolsari in Tripoli on Wednesday. Sanalla’s Advisor Bashir Grea, the General Manager of Legal Affairs Dr. Kalfallah Ibrahim and the Project and Maintenance Manager Najmi Karim attended the meeting. Several topics…

Asharq Al-Awsat

In Lebanon, a Nascent Reform Movement Faces Tough Road

Ramy Finge spent two years braving tear gas and rubber bullets, sometimes trying to scale the cement walls surrounding Lebanon’s parliament during anti-government protests. Soon he'll be able to walk in through the front door.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Discusses Reopening its Embassy with Libyan Authorities

A Russian delegation has discussed with Libyan officials arrangements for reopening the Russian embassy in Tripoli. The Libyan Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Consular Affairs, Murad Ahmeima, received a delegation from the Russian Foreign Ministry headed by Director of the Planning Department Haidar Aghanid.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

In Lebanon, a nascent reform movement faces tough road

Lebanon's elections brought into parliament 13 new independent lawmakers who hail from the movement of protests against the country's traditional political factions

The Independent UK

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France urges rival parties in Libya to find political solution to end violence

Paris says all parties in Libya must work together to end the cycle of violence that has divided the country and decimated the economy.

Radio France Internationale

Fresh Tripoli clashes underscore Libya’s political volatility

Fragile ceasefire strained as rival PMs jostle for power amid talks in Cairo for future political process and elections.

Al Jazeera

Bashagha to Set Up Govt in Sirte after Tripoli Clashes

Libyan Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha said Wednesday he would seat his government in the central city of Sirte, after clashes forced him to abort his attempt the previous day to bring his Cabinet to the Libyan capital of Tripoli. He announced that he has chosen the city of Sirte, along…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rival Libya PM to set up govt in Sirte after Tripoli clashes

One of Libya’s rival prime ministers says he will seat his government in the central city of Sirte, after clashes forced him to abort his attempt to bring his Cabinet to the Libyan capital of Tripoli

The Independent UK

Libya’s Bashagha says will base his rival gov’t in Sirte

His remarks came after attempting to enter Tripoli but was pushed back by forces aligned with UN-recognised PM Dbeibeh.

Al Jazeera

Clashes break out in Tripoli, drive rival Libyan PM away

Clashes between competing militias in the Libyan capital of Tripoli have forced one of the country’s rival prime ministers to abort his attempt to seat his government there

The Independent UK

Clashes break out in Libyan capital

Clashes broke out in Libya's capital early on Tuesday after the parliament-backed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, entered Tripoli despite a rival government refusing to cede power, a politician and an armed group commander said.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Clashes Rock Tripoli as Libyan Rivals Fight in Capital

Clashes erupted in Libya's capital on Tuesday as the parliament-appointed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, tried to take control of government from a rival administration that has refused to cede power. Bashagha entered Tripoli overnight after two months of stalemate between Libya's rival administrations, but withdrew hours later as fighting rocked…

Reuters

Libya's Bashagha arrives in Tripoli -Al Arabiya

Libya's parliament-appointed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, has arrived in the capital Tripoli, Al Arabiya TV said on Tuesday, citing the interior minister in his government.

Daily Record

Miracle as young boy survives plane crash which killed all other 103 on board - including his parents and brother

An Afriqiyah Airways aircraft exploded and disintegrated in the air as it approached Tripoli Airport in Libya, killing 103 passengers on board and leaving Ruben van Assouw, aged nine, as its sole survivor.

Daily Mirror

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

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Libya's Bashagha in Turkey to Convince Dbeibah to Step Down

Fathi Bashagha, head of Libya's Government of Stability, kicked off on Wednesday a surprise visit to Turkey. His office did not announce the trip and Turkish authorities did not comment on it. Sources said Bashagha traveled at the head of a government delegation to Ankara after receiving an official invitation.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Libyan Parliament Says Bashagha Govt Should Start Work in Sirte

Libya's parliament wants the government it has appointed under Fathi Bashagha to be based for now in Sirte, it said on Tuesday, amid a stalemate over control of the capital Tripoli where another administration refuses to hand over power. The move represents the clearest acknowledgement since the parliament appointed Bashagha…

Reuters

Libyan parliament says Bashagha govt should start work in Sirte

Reuters

A rival sits out Lebanon's election. Now Hezbollah could fill the void

The stakes are high in Lebanon's election. The heavily armed Hezbollah movement has seen one of its main rivals descend into disarray, handing it an opportunity to cement power over a divided country that's sinking into poverty.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon: Army Chief Pledges to Complete Impartial Probe into Tripoli Boat Sinking

Lebanon’s Army Commander, General Joseph Aoun, has urged the families of the victims of the migrant boat that capsized off Tripoli’s coast last month, “not to allow the tragedy to be [politically] exploited”, stressing that investigations would be completed “with all transparency and impartiality.” The boat sank off the coast…

Al Jazeera

Hariri’s absence leaves Sunni voters unsure ahead of Lebanon poll

Experts say Saad Hariri’s absence from upcoming Lebanese election created a ‘political void’ for the Sunni community.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon’s Rai Calls for Calming Southern Front to Resume Border Demarcation Talks

Maronite Patriarch Beshara Al-Rai has called for “calming the southern front,” so that Lebanon, “under international auspices, resumes border demarcation negotiations with Israel.” His remarks came a day after Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah threatened to respond to any Israeli strike immediately, during maneuvers organized by the Israeli army along the…

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