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It faces the daunting challenge of addressing the grievances of ordinary Libyans, hit by a dire economic crisis, soaring unemployment, wretched public services and crippling inflation.
Khalifa Haftar reiterated a recent pledge of support for the leaders of Libya's new executive authority, mandated to lead the country through to elections late this year.
New Libya PM promises a peaceful political transition
Newly selected Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah addressed the Libyan nation on Saturday, giving the first steps of the transition towards general elections
Libya embarks on new transition phase
In a potential 'turning point' move, Libya has stepped into a new phase following the selection of a new unity government.
Surprise as Dbeibah elected Libyan transitional PM
Libyan delegates at UN-facilitated talks outside Geneva made the surprise choice of Abdul Hamid Dbeibah as the transitional unity prime minister ...
Jordan slams Israeli 'assaults' on Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa compound
Jordan's foreign ministry has called on Israeli authorities to stop protecting groups of hard-line settlers who regularly attempt to storm the Muslim holy compound.
Libya's Haftar urges troops 'drive out' Turkish forces
Khalifa Haftar has called on his fighters to 'drive out' Turkish forces backing Libya's UN-recognised government
Libyans mark independence day amid high security in Tripoli
Government of National Accord chief Fayez al-Sarraj attended the ceremony marking the 69th anniversary of Libya's ...
Italy PM flies in as Libya frees Sicilian fishermen
Libya freed 18 fishermen, including eight Sicilians, after Italy's prime minister visited Benghazi to secure their release.
Libya frees 18 Sicilian fishermen
A group of Sicilian fishermen held in Libya since September have been released from captivity.
Rome, Tripoli sign defence deal over hospitals, training
Italy and Libya signed the "Joint Technical Military Cooperation Agreement," which renews a defence deal signed in 2013.
Haftar's capture of Italian fishermen sparks diplomatic storm
In-depth: Haftar's forces have detained a crew of Sicilian fishermen for over 90 days, igniting a diplomatic stand-off with Italy.
Arab leaders congratulate Biden, Harris on US election win
Leaders of the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Yemen, Palestine, Sudan, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Libya congratulated Biden, while ...
Germany asks Libya's Sarraj to delay resignation
Fayez al-Sarraj is set to step down at the end of the month.
Flights resume between Libyan capital and Benghazi
Flights between Libya's capital Tripoli and Benghazi resumed amid an easing of tensions between the UN-recognised government and rival ...
UN urges Libyans to prioritise national interest in talks
Libyan rival parties should place the national interest before political ambitions, the United Nations envoy said on Monday.
UN Libya rights probe postponed due to cashflow problems
The UN has postponed an inquiry into human rights violations in war-torn Libya until next year due to a severe lack of funding.
'Cautious optimism' as conference pushes Libya peace
Germany's foreign minister voiced "cautious optimism" over efforts to end the conflict in Libya, as top diplomats sought to foster a peace drive.
Turkey pledges 'full solidarity' with Libya unity govt
Turkey stands in full solidarity with Libya's UN-recognised government, the Turkish president said on Sunday.
UN says Libya peace talks have been successful
The UN has said that peace talks between Libya’s two rival administrations, which took place in Egypt, have been "positive" and pave the way for ...
Explosions and gunfire over Tripoli
Conflict in western Libya continues as factions grapple for power.
Libya PM voices alarm at militias amid ceasefire
Fayez al-Sarraj welcomed commitments by political leaders in eastern Libya to stop violence and resume oil production.
Amnesty International slams abuse of refugees in Libya
Amnesty International has urged the EU to reconsider cooperation with Libya, saying that “appalling human rights abuses” were being committed ...
Helicopter carrying 'Russian mercenaries' crashes in Libya
The fate of four Russian soldiers, assumed to be Wagner mercenaries, remains unconfirmed following a crash in central Libya.
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