Libya

Over a thousand immigrants are intercepted off the Libyan coast

Published on: January 10, 2023
10:03

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Tripoli, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) Over a thousand undocumented migrants were returned to Libya in the first seven days of this year after being intercepted in the Mediterranean Sea while trying to reach Europe, a UN agency reported.

Mass grave found in former Daesh stronghold in Libya

Published on: January 2, 2023
09:26

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Tripoli, Dec 2 (Prensa Latina) At least 18 bodies were found in a mass grave in the Libyan city of Sirte, a former stronghold of the extremist group Islamic State (Daesh).

Severe drought in Libya due to climate change

Published on: September 2, 2022
00:15

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Tripoli, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) The National Committee to Combat Desertification warned on Thursday that Libya is threatened by severe drought due to a decrease in rainfalls and a rise in temperatures due to climate change.

Fear grows in Libya due to possible resumption of war

Published on: August 24, 2022
13:17

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Tripoli, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) The mobilization of militias and the threats to resort to force on Wednesday have raised concern among Libyans, who fear the resumption of a war that started more than a decade ago.

Five Libyan children die after inhaling an insecticide

Published on: August 20, 2022
09:04

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Tripoli, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Five children died in Libya from inhalation of an insecticide, as confirmed by the director of the University Hospital of Tripoli, Abdel-Ati Al-Ratib.

Serious water crisis in Libya in coming years warned

Published on: August 19, 2022
12:53

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Tripoli, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Libya will face a serious water crisis in the coming years due to the increase in human consumption and its limited reserves, a report warned on Friday.

Egypt is concerned about situation in Libya and supports talks

Published on: July 4, 2022
07:30

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Cairo, Jul 4 (Prensa Latina) Egypt has expressed its concern over the current crisis in Libya and affirmed that it is making great efforts to ensure a peaceful solution to the situation in the neighboring nation.

UN warns of tense situation in Libya

Published on: June 28, 2022
07:21

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

United Nations, Jun 28 (Prensa Latina) Although the United Nations hopes that the talks between the parties in conflict in Libya finally lead to hold elections, the situation in that country currently remains tense and the economy is at a standstill.

Lybian Ministry warns against possible attacks on Libyan oil industry

Published on: June 13, 2022
10:10

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Tripoli, Jun 13 (Prensa Latina) The Libyan Ministry of Oil and Gas called on all political actors to avoid attacking the wells and facilities of the sector, which represents the country’s main national economic resource and its first source of income.

Tense calm in Libyan capital after clashes between militias

Published on: June 11, 2022
10:12

By: Ana Luisa Brown

Tripoli, Jun 11 (Prensa Latina) After clashes between two Libyan militias that lasted for hours in an area of the city, a tense calm is observed today in this capital.

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