The Latest Breaking News from Libya

Clashes between rival militias in Libya's capital Tripoli has killed at least 27 people and left residents trapped in their homes, emergency medics said.

Deadly clashes between rival militias in Libya’s capital have left residents trapped in their homes and unable to escape the violence

Niger's junta announces a new government and reportedly threatens to kill ousted president Mohamed Bazoum if foreign military pressure is used against them, as regional leaders order the deployment of a standby force. Also, Tunisia and Libya split responsibility for hundreds of black African migrants stranded at their shared border.…

Tunisia and Libya have taken back 276 sub-Saharan migrants stranded in a desert region along the border between the two countries and brought them to shelters

Tunisia and Libya announced Thursday they had agreed to share responsibility for providing shelter for hundreds of migrants stranded at their border, many of them for over a month.

Libyan authorities said at least 27 African migrants have died in the country’s western desert near the border with Tunisia

Libyan border guards say about 150 asylum seekers cross into Libya every day after being expelled from Tunisia.

The Tripoli-based governing body chooses Mohammed Takala as leader in a run-off by 67 votes to 62.

NGO Avocats Sans Frontieres says Tunisia’s expulsions are illegal, adding to the criticism of the government’s actions.