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Transcripts of conversations between Italian officials and Libyan coastguard show deliberate neglect of migrant vessels which later sank in the Mediterranean Sea.
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.
Five dead after Mediterranean migrant boat capsizes
Five people have died in the latest incident on the Mediterranean, as another boat capsized.
Libyan militia is holding 60 migrants hostage, says MSF
A Libyan militia known as Al-Ammu has abducted hundreds of migrants, now holding at least 60 hostage in 'appalling' conditions, seeking ransom ...
First Italy trial over 'migrant pushback' to Libya
The captain of an Italian-flagged ship is to be tried for forcing migrants back to Libya, a new report says.
UN mission slams 'alarming' escalation of Libya violence
The United Nations said it was alarmed by an escalation of violence in Libya, after forces loyal to a unity government this week retook towns from General Khalifa Haftar.
Egypt reduces support to Libya's Haftar due to pandemic
Rogue Libyan general Khalifa Haftar has lost multiple towns to government forces this month as Egypt and France reportedly withdraw support.
Libyan government forces counterattack Haftar militias in Tripoli
GNA forces counterattacked Haftar militias after the rogue general rained rockets down on the capital of Tripoli on Tuesday.
Haftar takes 'revenge' on Libya's capital after losing towns
Following heavy losses on Monday, Khalifa Haftar's forces have rained rockets on Libya's capital.
Libya unity govt recaptures two strategic coastal cities
Mohammad al-Gammoudi, a GNA commander said the government seized Sorman and Sabratha after "six hours of fighting with air cover".
Baby's body found after shipwreck off Libyan coast
A baby's body was found off the coast of Libya while at least eight migrants remain missing at sea.
Activists seek criminal probe into migrant deaths off Libya
German group Mission Lifeline called on Wednesday for an international criminal investigation after 15 migrants died following 11 days drifting ...
After 11 days at sea, migrants 'detained' in Libya
Fifteen out of 25 migrants crossing the coast of Libya died after their boat capsized, according to the Libyan Red Crescent.
Libya's 'awe-inspiring' ancient city of Sabra now endangered: UNESCO
The ancient Libyan city of Sabratha is now classified as endangered.
UN sanctions six human traffickers in Libya
This marks the first time the UN body sanctioned the leaders of smuggling rings.
UN considers first-ever sanctions on Libya people smugglers
The first ever sanctions targeting people smugglers in Libya are being considered by the UN.
Libya's radical Madkhalists are the latest threat
In-depth: A fringe Salafist group is slowly building huge influence on several fronts in Libya's chaos, and locals are saying the rise of an ...
Eleven people dead, 263 rescued off Libya coast
Hundreds have been rescued after shipwrecks off the Libya coast.
Libyan coastguard rescues more than 250 migrants
Migrants attempting to reach Italy have been intercepted by the Libyan coastguard, amid furore over plans to increase the Libyans' ...
Gaddafi's son 'seeking comeback to Libya politics'
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, freed after six years' detention, is seeking a comeback to Libyan politics, with observers saying he could find support ...
Libya coastguard rescues nearly 300 people at sea
The 299, who included 40 women and 19 children, were picked up early Tuesday in Mediterranean waters off the western city of Zliten.
Fighting in Sabratha sets tone for Libya's future instability
Analysis: Deals with militias to reduce migration to Europe has left Libya at the mercy of warlords tearing the country apart, reports Francesca ...
Libyan group captures 'migrant hub' on Mediterranean coast
A rival Libyan armed group has captured a Mediterranean port used as a launchpad for migration to Europe, threatening an EU-brokered deal to ...
Italy migrant deal fuels deadly violence in Libya
A deal between Italy and militias in the Libyan city of Sabratha to stop migration to Europe has sparked deadly clashes as rival armed ...
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