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This week's agreement was a first step towards a 'comprehensive settlement of the Libyan crisis', the UN's mission in the war-torn country said.
Flights between Libya's capital Tripoli and Benghazi resumed amid an easing of tensions between the UN-recognised government and rival authorities in the east.
Libya oil field resumes production as rivals face talks
Libya's state oil firm gave the green light Sunday for production to resume at a major oil field, as the UN announced 'face-to-face" talks between the country's rivals.
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.
Russian plane flies Syrian fighters into Libya despite ceasefire
Haftar's key backer Russia has been flying in Syrian fighters to Libya's Sirte, sparking fears that he may launch an offensive on the port city ...
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 ...
No peace for Palestinians without statehood: Moroccan PM
Saadeddine Othmani's comments come a month after his country rejected moves to follow Bahrain and the UAE in signing diplomatic pacts to ...
UN condemns clashes in Libya capital, urges security reforms
The clashes broke out late Thursday between two militias loyal to the Tripoli-based and UN-recognised Government of National Accord, with the ...
Kazakhstan suspends three airlines for breaking UN Libya embargo
Kazakhstan suspended three airlines for violating a UN embargo on supplying arms to war-torn Libya.
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.
What does Fayez al-Sarraj's resignation mean for Libya?
The surprise decision to step down by the end of October has prompted speculation about the fate of Libya's conflict.
Libyan oil firm lifts force majeure on 'safe' fields
Pro-Haftar groups had blockaded key oilfields and export terminals from January 17 to demands what they called a fair share of hydrocarbon ...
Haftar agrees to lift Libya oil blockade with conditions
Rogue Libyan General Khalifa Haftar said the command of his forces had 'put aside all military and political considerations' to respond to the ...
Turkey offered Egypt exclusive maritime jurisdiction, Cavusoglu says
In an interview with CNN Türk, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that Egypt's maritime deal struck with Greece had recognised Turkey's 'continental shelf'.
Libya’s prime minister to resign amid peace talks
The prime minister of Libya’s internationally-recognized Government of National Accord announces his intention to resign in October amid ...
Turkey approves new trade deal with Libya
Ankara has announced an agreement to boost economic and trade ties with Libya as reports indicate Turkey is pursuing energy exploration in the ...
Libya east government head hands in resignation after protests
The head of Libya's parallel government installed in the country's east has handed in his resignation following street protests against ...
Government building set ablaze as eastern Libya protests intensify
Protesters in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi have set fire to a government building as anti-corruption protests spread to other ...
Libyan protestors torch eastern government offices
Protests began late on Thursday in Benghazi in the east, as anger boiled at regular power cuts, cash shortages and high fuel prices.
US says Haftar agrees to lift Libya oil blockade
The US Embassy said it was encouraged by "an apparent sovereign Libyan agreement" to enable Libya’s National Oil Corporation to resume its ...
UN reaches deal to name new Libya envoy: diplomats
The UN Security Council will vote on a draft resolution next week, but there has been disagreement between member states over who will be named ...
Hundreds decry corruption in rare protest in Libya's east
Protesters accuse the eastern government affiliated with Haftar of 'embezzling funds' intended for battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Tensions between Greece and Turkey have ignited a geopolitical storm in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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