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Poverty in Lebanon's 'city of billionaires' drives deadly migration

In the city from which Lebanon's richest politicians hail, the poorest residents once again mourn their dead.

Reuters

Libya's Bashagha Admits his Government Failed to Enter Tripoli

Libya’s parliament-appointed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, has admitted the government’s failure to conduct its daily business from the capital Tripoli nearly eight months after its formation. Bashagha said in a speech in Benghazi, after concluding his tour abroad, that the cabinet will exercise its duties from Sirte and Benghazi, adding…

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Türkiye Says it Seeks to ‘Build Good Relations’ with Various Libyan Parties

Türkiye has expressed willingness to build good relations with all Libyan parties, revealing its intention to send a parliamentary delegation to visit Tripoli and the east of the country. Turkish Foreign Minister Melvut Cavusoglu said that his country sought to establish relations with various parties in Libya out of its…

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‘No evidence’ of navy ramming in April Lebanon boat disaster

An investigation conducted by an Australian NGO says boat is largely intact, but families dispute the findings.

Al Jazeera

Video of child refugee in Libya sheds light on rampant abuse

A video has emerged on social media of a 15-year-old Sudanese refugee boy being tormented by gunmen in Libya demanding ransom

The Independent UK

Egypt Exits Arab League Meeting, Opposing Libyan Minister

Egypt’s foreign minister withdrew Tuesday from an Arab League session chaired by the chief diplomat of one of Libya’s two rival governments. The move was an apparent protest against her representing Libya at the pan-Arab summit. Egypt supports her administration’s rival. The seats of the Egyptian delegation were seen empty…

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Egypt exits Arab League meeting, opposing Libyan minister

Egypt’s foreign minister has exited an Arab League session chaired by the chief diplomat of one of Libya’s two rival governments, in an apparent protest against her administration

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Lebanese Migrants Adrift in Mediterranean Plead for Rescue

Dozens of Lebanese and Syrian migrants who are adrift in the Mediterranean on a fishing boat that has taken on water pleaded with European coast guards Monday to save them, saying two children on board have already died. The roughly 60 migrants also told relatives and volunteer groups by satellite…

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Clashes Rock Outskirts of Libyan Capital

Libyan armed factions fought in the western outskirts of Tripoli late on Friday and early Saturday as forces aligned with Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah's government further consolidated their control over the capital. Fighting took place in Warshafala, a district west of Tripoli that has been the site of repeated clashes throughout the…

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Clashes rock outskirts of Libyan capital

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Libyans Await Outcome of Turkish Mediation between Dbeibah, Bashagha

Libyans are awaiting the result of a Turkish mediation between the heads of rival government – Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, of the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU), and Fathi Bashagha, of the east-based government of stability. Bashagha’s office did not disclose the outcome of his talks with officials in Türkiye. Dbeibah’s…

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The writers retelling Libya’s history through a feminist lens

How Libya’s women novelists are reframing the country’s stories in a post-Gaddafi era.

Al Jazeera

Libyans have lost faith in political class, US diplomat says after Tripoli clashes

UN security council hears bleak assessment of country’s prospects after violence between militia in capital

The Guardian - UK

Dbeibah Says Tripoli ‘Aggression’ over, Vows to Punish Rivals

Head of Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah announced on Sunday the “end of the aggression” on the capital, Tripoli, declaring the defeat of his rival, Fathi Bashagha, the head of the government of stability. Dbeibah vowed that all military personnel and civilians will be held to account…

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Angola's João Lourenço handed second term as president amid fears of foul play

Angola's president is declared the winner of last week's election, but João Lourenço's win is tarnished by accusations of fraud. Also in this edition: after months of mounting tensions, people in Tripoli fear a return of violence after dozens are killed over the weekend as rival militia clashed in the…

Al Jazeera

Libyan comedian killed while filming Tripoli clashes on Instagram

As many as 32 people were killed in the latest outbreak of fighting in Tripoli, including comedian Mustafa Baraka.

Reuters

Explainer: Untangling the crisis in Libya

Libya's worst fighting for two years suddenly hit the capital, Tripoli, on Saturday. This explains what led to the violence, why it matters, and how things may play out.

The Independent UK

Libya capital remains tense a day after clashes kill over 30

Militias patrolled nearly deserted streets in Libya’s capital a day after clashes killed over 30 people and ended Tripoli’s monthslong stretch of relative calm

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Al Jazeera

What we know about Libya’s worst fighting in two years

At least 32 people killed in the clashes amid fears of escalating violence in the country with two competing PMs.

Reuters

Tripoli calm, Libya riven after worst fighting in years

Charred cars and buildings pockmarked by bullets scarred Libya's capital on Sunday, the day after intense fighting killed 32 people yet appeared to leave the Tripoli government more firmly entrenched.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE Condemns Violence in Libya, Urges End to Military Operations

The United Arab Emirates condemned on Sunday the violence in Libya and called on all parties to immediately halt military operations, preserve the safety of civilians, government headquarters, and property, and exercise the utmost restraint to end the current crisis. The UAE urged parties to set aside division, restore calm…

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OIC Expresses Concern over Clashes in Libya

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation urged all conflicting parties in Libya on Saturday to stop violence and resort to dialogue after recent clashes that left around 23 people dead. In a statement, the OIC said it is following up with great concern on the security developments in the Libyan capital,…

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Libya Capital Remains Tense a Day after Clashes Kill over 30

Militias patrolled nearly deserted streets in Libya’s capital Sunday, a day after clashes killed over 30 people, and ended Tripoli’s monthslong stretch of relative calm. The dead included at least 17 civilians, local authorities said. The fighting broke out early Saturday and pitted militias loyal to the Tripoli-based government against…

Al Jazeera

32 killed in Libya’s Tripoli as fears grow of a wider war

Deadly clashes rock Libya’s capital, raising fears of a return to full-blown war amid a months-long political standoff.

ABC News

Clashes kill 32 in Libya's capital sparking fears of new armed conflict

Deadly clashes break out in Libya's capital between militias backed by its two rival administrations, portending a return to violence amid a long political stalemate.

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