Libya

Richard Gere Delivers Food To Stranded Migrants Ship in Mediterranean

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 10, 2019

The Ocean Viking charity ship plucked 85 African migrants from the sea off Libya on Friday, the latest rescue in the Mediterranean as Hollywood star Richard Gere boarded a second vessel to highlight the plight of those stranded.

At Least 42 Killed, Dozens Wounded In Libya Air Strike

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 5, 2019

At least 42 people were killed and dozens wounded in an air strike targeting a town hall meeting in southern Libya, a local official and the UN-recognised government said Monday, accusing forces of military strongman Khalifa Haftar.

Libyan Airliner, Carrying 124, Narrowly Avoids Being Hit By Bombing

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 5, 2019

A Libyan airliner has narrowly escaped being hit by incoming fire as it landed at war-torn capital Tripoli's sole functioning airport, aviation officials said.

150 Migrants Feared Dead After Worst Mediterranean Shipwreck This Year

World News | Chico Harlan, The Washington Post | Friday July 26, 2019

The United Nations' refugee agency said Thursday that as many as 150 people are feared dead in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya, potentially marking the deadliest migrant disaster in the Mediterranean this year.

Paris Says Its Missiles Found On Pro-Haftar Base In Libya

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 10, 2019

The French defence ministry said Wednesday that its missiles had been found on a base used by forces loyal to Libya's Khalifa Haftar, but it denied supplying them to the rebels which would be a breach of a UN arms embargo.

80 Migrants Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Tunisia, 4 Rescued

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 4, 2019

More than 80 migrants have gone missing and only four were rescued after their boat capsized off Tunisia on its way from Libya to Italy, Tunisia's coast guard said Thursday.

40 Killed, 70 Injured In Strike On Libya Migrant Centre: Officials

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 3, 2019

Nearly 40 migrants were killed and more than 70 wounded in an air strike on their detention centre in a suburb of the Libyan capital Tripoli, an emergency services spokesman told AFP.

Sushma Swaraj Asks Over 500 Indians In Libya To "Leave Immediately"

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Friday April 19, 2019

As Libya's capital Tripoli continues to be hit by violence, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday said that over 500 Indians are stuck there and suggested that they leave the city immediately.

CRPF Squad Safely Evacuated As Libya Conflict Worsens, Says Sushma Swaraj

India News | Edited By Abhimanyu Bose | Sunday April 7, 2019

As the conflict between government forces and those loyal to the opposition leader intensified in Libya, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted that a peacekeeping team of 15 CRPF soldiers had been evacuated on Saturday by the Indian embassy in neighbouring Tunisia.

3 Teen Migrants Charged By Malta For Hijacking Tanker After Sea Rescue

World News | Reuters | Saturday March 30, 2019

Three teenage migrants were charged in a Maltese court on Saturday with hijacking a small commercial tanker that had rescued them and others off the coast of Libya.The three, who have pleaded not guilty, were among 108 Africans rescued by the El Hiblu 1 tanker this week.

Malta Army Takes Control Of Tanker Hijacked By Migrants

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 28, 2019

A tanker that was hijacked by migrants off Libya docked in Malta on Thursday after the Maltese armed forces took control of the vessel.

5 Indian Sailors Return After Being Jailed For 13 Months In Greece

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 24, 2019

Five Indian crew members of a cargo vessel arrived in Mumbai on Sunday after spending 13 months in a jail in Greece.

Gunmen Attack Headquarters Of Libya National Oil Firm, Two Dead

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 11, 2018

Armed men on Monday stormed the headquarters of Libya's National Oil Company in Tripoli killing at least two people, officials said, as witnesses spoke of hearing a blast and gunfire.

Facebook Blocked in Tripoli and Other Libyan Cities as Fighting Rages: Residents

Reuters | Tuesday September 4, 2018

Facebook is the main platform for news in Libya with officials, ministries and armed groups that effectively control the country posting statements there.

Italy Refuses Safe Harbour To Charity Ship Carrying Over A Hundred Migrants

World News | Reuters | Tuesday August 14, 2018

Italy on Monday said it would not offer safe harbour to the 141 people rescued by the humanitarian ship Aquarius off the coast of Libya last week, urging Britain or other European Union allies to take them in.