US objects to UN appointment of former Palestinian PM as new special envoy to Libya
By Alessandra Bocchi Tunis, 11 February 2017: The Trump administration in Washington has objected to the UN Secretary General Antonio...
Turkey looks to train and build unified Libyan army
By Libya Herald reporter. Serraj eyes up Turkish helicopters (Photo: PC) Tunis, 10 February 2017: Turkey and Libya have...
UN leaders call for improvements to migrants’ conditions in Libya
By Libya Herald reporter. Tunis, 10 February 2017: UN chiefs have underlined the need to reform migrant camps in Libya...
EU and Italy migration deal with Libya draws sharp criticism from Libyan NGOs
By Alessandra Bocchi. Tunis, 10 February 2017: Twelve Libyan non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have issued a joint statement criticising the EU’s latest migrant...
More private aid arrives in Sirte for returning residents
By Libya Herald reporter. Tunis, 10 February 2017: More aid for returning Sirte residents has arrived this week in the...
LNA helicopter crashes in operation against BDB
By Libya Herald reporter. Mabrouk oil field (Photo: Total) Benghazi, 10 February 2017: Two Libyan National Army (LNA) pilots were...
Zintan mayor in Brussels
By Libya Herald reporter. Zintan mayor Mustafa Barouni (Photo: Social media) 10 February 2017: Zintan mayor Mustafa Al-Barouni has been...
Sanalla continues efforts to step up foreign oil company involvement in Libya
By Jamie Prentis. Tunis, 10 February 2017: As part of NOC chairman Mustafa Sanalla’s efforts to expand oil exploration and...
New militia grouping supports ex-premier Khalifa Ghwell
By Moutaz Ali. LNG commander, Colonel Mahmud Al-Zaghel today (photo: social media) Tripoli, 9 February 2017: A number of armed...
Airforce raid on Jufra airbase kills two: report
By Libya Herald reporters. Tripoli, 9 February 2017: At least two people are believed to be dead and another 13...
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Sentiment growing against illegal refugee settlement, resettlement or naturalisation across Libya – UNHCR singled out for criticism
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“No to Settlement, Naturalisation – Libya for Libyans” Movement rallying Libyans to resist settlement of illegal migrants
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‘Refugees in Libya’ condemns campaign of dehumanization against migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Libya
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Central Bank of Libya source to Libya Herald: US$ 3.5 bn plan launched today to cover Letters of Credit, transfers, and personal use
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Tripoli government follows up on readiness of new Ministerial Complex at Airport Road’s Tripoli Gate project
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