Libya

Country Libya
Capital Tripoli
Continent Africa
Currency Libyan dinar(LYD)
Languages Arabic, Berber & Libyan Arabic

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The Italians supplanted the Ottoman Turks in the area around Tripoli in 1911 and did not relinquish their hold until 1943 when defeated in World War II. Libya then passed to UN administration and achieved independence in 1951. Following a 1969 military coup, Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI began to espouse his own political system, the Third Universal Theory. The system is a combination of socialism and Islam derived in part from tribal practices and is supposed to be implemented by the Libyan people themselves in a unique form of "direct democracy." QADHAFI has always seen himself as a revolutionary and visionary leader. He used oil funds during the 1970s and 1980s to promote his ideology outside Libya, supporting subversives and terrorists abroad to hasten the end of Marxism and capitalism. In addition, beginning in 1973, he engaged in military operations in northern Chad's Aozou Strip - to gain access to minerals and to use as a base of influence in Chadian politics - but was forced to retreat in 1987. UN sanctions in 1992 isolated QADHAFI politically following the downing of Pan AM Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. During the 1990s, QADHAFI began to rebuild his relationships with Europe. UN sanctions were suspended in April 1999 and finally lifted in September 2003 after Libya accepted responsibility for the Lockerbie bombing. In December 2003, Libya announced that it had agreed to reveal and end its programs to develop weapons of mass destruction and to renounce terrorism. QADHAFI has made significant strides in normalizing relations with Western nations since then. He has received various Western European leaders as well as many working-level and commercial delegations, and made his first trip to Western Europe in 15 years when he traveled to Brussels in April 2004. The US rescinded Libya's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism in June 2006. In January 2008, Libya assumed a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2008-09 term. In August 2008, the US and Libya signed a bilateral comprehensive claims settlement agreement to compensate claimants in both countries who allege injury or death at the hands of the other country, including the Lockerbie bombing, the LaBelle disco bombing, and the UTA 772 bombing. In October 2008, the US Government received $1.5 billion pursuant to the agreement to distribute to US national claimants, and as a result effectively normalized its bilateral relationship with Libya. The two countries then exchanged ambassadors for the first time since 1973 in January 2009. QADHAFI in February 2009 took over as chairman of the African Union for the 2009-10 term; in September 2009, a Libyan took over the year-long presidency of UN General Assembly.

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Solutions and Mobility Index in Libya: An Assessment of the Stability of Areas of Return and Displacement in Libya ... - ReliefWebSolutions and Mobility Index in Libya: An Assessment of the Stability of Areas of Return and Displacement in Libya ...  ReliefWeb

Tunisia closes crossing with Libya amid border clashes - The New ArabTunisia closes crossing with Libya amid border clashes  The New Arab

Libya coastguard accused of hampering attempt to save more than 170 people - The GuardianLibya coastguard accused of hampering attempt to save more than 170 people  The Guardian

IPL 2024 in Libya: Catch all live updates, scores, live streaming and commentary - The Economic TimesIPL 2024 in Libya: Catch all live updates, scores, live streaming and commentary  The Economic Times

Opec-Plus: Libya, Iraq Lead Uptick in February Production - Energy IntelligenceOpec-Plus: Libya, Iraq Lead Uptick in February Production  Energy Intelligence

Marshal Haftar, British ambassador discuss latest developments in Libya - Libya UpdateMarshal Haftar, British ambassador discuss latest developments in Libya  Libya Update

Sixty migrants feared drowned crossing Mediterranean from Libya - ReutersSixty migrants feared drowned crossing Mediterranean from Libya  Reuters

Survivors of rescued Mediterranean ship say dozens died during the voyage - Al Jazeera EnglishSurvivors of rescued Mediterranean ship say dozens died during the voyage  Al Jazeera English

How 'The Message' and 'The Lion of the Desert' Forever Shaped How Libyans See Themselves - New Lines MagazineHow 'The Message' and 'The Lion of the Desert' Forever Shaped How Libyans See Themselves  New Lines Magazine

Libya: New hope for a political solution? - DW (English)Libya: New hope for a political solution?  DW (English)

Libya | International Criminal Court - the International Criminal CourtLibya | International Criminal Court  the International Criminal Court

Investigate military, political actors' roles in Derna floods, Libya - Amnesty InternationalInvestigate military, political actors' roles in Derna floods, Libya  Amnesty International

In Libya, one person's garbage is another person's gain - EnsiaIn Libya, one person's garbage is another person's gain  Ensia

Libya country profile - BBC.comLibya country profile  BBC.com

Devastating floods in Libya - UNICEFDevastating floods in Libya  UNICEF

At least 50 migrants dead on a boat coming from Libya - Africanews EnglishAt least 50 migrants dead on a boat coming from Libya  Africanews English

Joint World Bank, EU, UN Report Assesses Damages Caused by Catastrophic Flooding in Libya - World Bank GroupJoint World Bank, EU, UN Report Assesses Damages Caused by Catastrophic Flooding in Libya  World Bank Group

Turning Libya's plastic waste into community support - Environmental Health NewsTurning Libya's plastic waste into community support  Environmental Health News

Libya coastguard accused of hampering attempt to save more than 170 people – video - The GuardianLibya coastguard accused of hampering attempt to save more than 170 people – video  The Guardian

Under new general, Russia’s Wagner makes deeper inroads into Libya - Al Jazeera EnglishUnder new general, Russia’s Wagner makes deeper inroads into Libya  Al Jazeera English

HoR Speaker Saleh passes ''decree'' approving CBL Governor's 27 percent tax on official FX transactions – decree ... - Libya HeraldHoR Speaker Saleh passes ''decree'' approving CBL Governor's 27 percent tax on official FX transactions – decree ...  Libya Herald

More than 16,000 children are displaced following Libya floods - UNICEFMore than 16,000 children are displaced following Libya floods  UNICEF

US wants to reopen embassy in Libya - CNNUS wants to reopen embassy in Libya  CNN

Libyan leaders agree to form unified govt that will supervise elections - Africanews EnglishLibyan leaders agree to form unified govt that will supervise elections  Africanews English

Sixty Libyan migrants feared drowned in bid to cross Central Mediterranean - FirstpostSixty Libyan migrants feared drowned in bid to cross Central Mediterranean  Firstpost

WHO health supplies arrive in Libya as part of intensified response to devastating floods - WHO Regional Office for the Eastern MediterraneanWHO health supplies arrive in Libya as part of intensified response to devastating floods  WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC to the UN Security Council on the Situation in Libya, pursuant to ... - the International Criminal CourtStatement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC to the UN Security Council on the Situation in Libya, pursuant to ...  the International Criminal Court

Relief as Italian court says rescued refugees cannot be sent back to Libya - Al Jazeera EnglishRelief as Italian court says rescued refugees cannot be sent back to Libya  Al Jazeera English

Libya armed groups agree to leave Tripoli after deadly fighting: Minister - Al Jazeera EnglishLibya armed groups agree to leave Tripoli after deadly fighting: Minister  Al Jazeera English

EUBAM Libya participated in the Ministry of Interior's conference - EEASEUBAM Libya participated in the Ministry of Interior's conference  EEAS

Libya, Haftar raises his voice: "Patience is running out, ready for courageous decisions" - Agenzia NovaLibya, Haftar raises his voice: "Patience is running out, ready for courageous decisions"  Agenzia Nova

Sixty migrants feared drowned crossing Mediterranean from Libya - ThePrintSixty migrants feared drowned crossing Mediterranean from Libya  ThePrint

Menfi calls for finding solutions to fuel subsidy policies - The Libya ObserverMenfi calls for finding solutions to fuel subsidy policies  The Libya Observer

News Headlines, Monday, March 18, 2024 - The Libya ObserverNews Headlines, Monday, March 18, 2024  The Libya Observer

The deal rerouting migrant boats from Libya to Greece - Kathimerini English EditionThe deal rerouting migrant boats from Libya to Greece  Kathimerini English Edition

Torrential Rain Wreaks Havoc in Libya - nasa.govTorrential Rain Wreaks Havoc in Libya  nasa.gov

Charity group fears up to 60 migrants drowned crossing from Libya - ThePrintCharity group fears up to 60 migrants drowned crossing from Libya  ThePrint

Mystery groundwater upsurge floods homes in Libyan coastal town - Al Jazeera EnglishMystery groundwater upsurge floods homes in Libyan coastal town  Al Jazeera English

WHO works to strengthen mental health services in Libya in the aftermath of Storm Daniel - WHO Regional Office for the Eastern MediterraneanWHO works to strengthen mental health services in Libya in the aftermath of Storm Daniel  WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

60 migrants feared drowned crossing Mediterranean from Libya - Middle East Monitor60 migrants feared drowned crossing Mediterranean from Libya  Middle East Monitor

Libya : All eyes on Takala before fresh round of talks on formation of new government - Africa IntelligenceLibya : All eyes on Takala before fresh round of talks on formation of new government  Africa Intelligence

Libya: Rights Violations Unchecked as Divisions Persist - Human Rights WatchLibya: Rights Violations Unchecked as Divisions Persist  Human Rights Watch

World Report 2024: Libya - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Libya  Human Rights Watch

One month after Libya floods: Urgent mental health support needed - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesOne month after Libya floods: Urgent mental health support needed  International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Libya floods: IFRC announces CHF 10 million appeal for urgent relief efforts - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesLibya floods: IFRC announces CHF 10 million appeal for urgent relief efforts  International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Libya floods: Climate change made catastrophe ‘far more likely’ - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesLibya floods: Climate change made catastrophe ‘far more likely’  International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Security Council: Continued Libya impasse threatens country's future - UN NewsSecurity Council: Continued Libya impasse threatens country's future  UN News

ONGC in talks to restart Libya operations, expand in Venezuela: Executive - MoneycontrolONGC in talks to restart Libya operations, expand in Venezuela: Executive  Moneycontrol

‘Libya is hell’, 126 refugees rescued in the Mediterranean say - Al Jazeera English‘Libya is hell’, 126 refugees rescued in the Mediterranean say  Al Jazeera English

Libyan leaders agree to form new unified government - ReutersLibyan leaders agree to form new unified government  Reuters

Libya Flood Response Flash Appeal Extension Addendum Jan - Mar 2024 (Issued December 2023) - Libya - ReliefWebLibya Flood Response Flash Appeal Extension Addendum Jan - Mar 2024 (Issued December 2023) - Libya  ReliefWeb

Libya Flood response Flash Appeal, Sept 2023 - Dec 2023 (Issued September 2023) [EN/AR] - Libya - ReliefWebLibya Flood response Flash Appeal, Sept 2023 - Dec 2023 (Issued September 2023) [EN/AR] - Libya  ReliefWeb

Libya floods: tackling a complex emergency - European Commission - European UnionLibya floods: tackling a complex emergency - European Commission  European Union

Floods | Libya - WHO Regional Office for the Eastern MediterraneanFloods | Libya  WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Libya turmoil made Derna flooding even more deadly - BBC.comLibya turmoil made Derna flooding even more deadly  BBC.com

‘Desert turned into a sea’: Eastern Libya flood survivors recount horror - Al Jazeera English‘Desert turned into a sea’: Eastern Libya flood survivors recount horror  Al Jazeera English

60 migrants die on trip from Libya in dinghy - mid-day.com60 migrants die on trip from Libya in dinghy  mid-day.com

Dozens of Migrants Die After Their Dinghy Deflates in the Mediterranean - The New York TimesDozens of Migrants Die After Their Dinghy Deflates in the Mediterranean  The New York Times

EUBAM Libya's new Head of Mission assumes office - EEASEUBAM Libya's new Head of Mission assumes office  EEAS

Eutelsat OneWeb signs multi-million dollar exclusive distribution agreement with Rawafed Libya to deliver connectivity ... - OneWebEutelsat OneWeb signs multi-million dollar exclusive distribution agreement with Rawafed Libya to deliver connectivity ...  OneWeb

Libya: Flood Response Humanitarian Update (as of 14 November 2023) [EN/AR] - Libya - ReliefWebLibya: Flood Response Humanitarian Update (as of 14 November 2023) [EN/AR] - Libya  ReliefWeb

Libya floods: 'Tragedy is not over' warns UNICEF - UN NewsLibya floods: 'Tragedy is not over' warns UNICEF  UN News

Employability Study for Youth and Adolescents in Libya - UNICEFEmployability Study for Youth and Adolescents in Libya  UNICEF

In Libya, fears of rain, clouds, and climate change - Libya - ReliefWebIn Libya, fears of rain, clouds, and climate change - Libya  ReliefWeb

Libya floods: preventing a public health crisis - The LancetLibya floods: preventing a public health crisis  The Lancet

UN: Without elections, Libya would risk “disintegration” - Africanews EnglishUN: Without elections, Libya would risk “disintegration”  Africanews English

IOM: 2,738 migrants intercepted and returned to Libya in 2024 so far - Libya UpdateIOM: 2,738 migrants intercepted and returned to Libya in 2024 so far  Libya Update

Survivors of Mediterranean rescue say about 50 people died on the trip from Libya, aid group reports - Press Trust of IndiaSurvivors of Mediterranean rescue say about 50 people died on the trip from Libya, aid group reports  Press Trust of India

EUBAM Libya: Jan Vycítal appointed as new Head of Mission - Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022EUBAM Libya: Jan Vycítal appointed as new Head of Mission  Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022

What's Going On in Libya? - theTrumpet.comWhat's Going On in Libya?  theTrumpet.com

United Nations Support Mission in Libya - Report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/967) [EN/AR/RU/ZH] - Libya - ReliefWebUnited Nations Support Mission in Libya - Report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/967) [EN/AR/RU/ZH] - Libya  ReliefWeb

General Oil Union urges reconsideration of foreign currency tax decision - The Libya ObserverGeneral Oil Union urges reconsideration of foreign currency tax decision  The Libya Observer

Capping off a Fruitful Mission: Combating Illicit Medicine in Libya - EEASCapping off a Fruitful Mission: Combating Illicit Medicine in Libya  EEAS

The Libyan Conundrum: Is there new hope for a political solution? - DTNEXTThe Libyan Conundrum: Is there new hope for a political solution?  DTNEXT

Libya: Derna Flood Response Costs Lives - Human Rights WatchLibya: Derna Flood Response Costs Lives  Human Rights Watch

Libya: EU strengthens assistance for flood emergency - European UnionLibya: EU strengthens assistance for flood emergency  European Union

Storm Daniel: Urgent Funding Scale-Up Needed Four Weeks After Libya Disaster - International Organization for Migration (IOM)Storm Daniel: Urgent Funding Scale-Up Needed Four Weeks After Libya Disaster  International Organization for Migration (IOM)

UN Envoy, LPC Vise President discuss political process, reconciliation in Libya - Libya UpdateUN Envoy, LPC Vise President discuss political process, reconciliation in Libya  Libya Update

Libya Floods: Multi-Thematic Rapid Needs Assessment (MTRNA) Report (19 - 26 September 2023) - Libya - ReliefWebLibya Floods: Multi-Thematic Rapid Needs Assessment (MTRNA) Report (19 - 26 September 2023) - Libya  ReliefWeb

Libya: Flood update Flash Update No.3 (16 September 2023) (as of 5pm local time) - Libya - ReliefWebLibya: Flood update Flash Update No.3 (16 September 2023) (as of 5pm local time) - Libya  ReliefWeb

Libya floods: Entire neighbourhoods dragged into the sea - BBC.comLibya floods: Entire neighbourhoods dragged into the sea  BBC.com

Natural disaster or man-made, why was Libya so vulnerable to floods? - Al Jazeera EnglishNatural disaster or man-made, why was Libya so vulnerable to floods?  Al Jazeera English

NATO Destroyed Libya in 2011; Storm Daniel Came to Sweep Up the Remains: The Thirty-Eighth Newsletter - Tricontinental: Institute for Social ResearchNATO Destroyed Libya in 2011; Storm Daniel Came to Sweep Up the Remains: The Thirty-Eighth Newsletter  Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research

Libya, MENA region | Storm Daniel - Revised Emergency Appeal No: MDRLY005 (Revision #1) - Libya - ReliefWebLibya, MENA region | Storm Daniel - Revised Emergency Appeal No: MDRLY005 (Revision #1) - Libya  ReliefWeb

Dozens feared drowned crossing Mediterranean from Libya, aid group says - CBS NewsDozens feared drowned crossing Mediterranean from Libya, aid group says  CBS News

Libyan PM rejects decision to slap tax on foreign currency exchange rate - The Libya ObserverLibyan PM rejects decision to slap tax on foreign currency exchange rate  The Libya Observer

Dbeibeh rejects parliament and central bank agreement on exchange rate tax - Libya UpdateDbeibeh rejects parliament and central bank agreement on exchange rate tax  Libya Update

Secondary Data Analysis Report Storm Daniel, Eastern Libya (20th November 2023) - Libya - ReliefWebSecondary Data Analysis Report Storm Daniel, Eastern Libya (20th November 2023) - Libya  ReliefWeb

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Libya - United States Mission to the United NationsRemarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Libya  United States Mission to the United Nations

Libya's Internal Security Agency must end abuses in name of 'guarding virtue' - Amnesty InternationalLibya's Internal Security Agency must end abuses in name of 'guarding virtue'  Amnesty International

After a Decade-Long Hiatus, IMF Surveillance Resumes in Libya - International Monetary FundAfter a Decade-Long Hiatus, IMF Surveillance Resumes in Libya  International Monetary Fund

What’s happening in Libya after devastating Storm Daniel floods? - Al Jazeera EnglishWhat’s happening in Libya after devastating Storm Daniel floods?  Al Jazeera English

Protecting the Information Environment during Elections in Libya - International IDEAProtecting the Information Environment during Elections in Libya  International IDEA

More than 60 migrants feared drowned off Libya, IOM says - BBC.comMore than 60 migrants feared drowned off Libya, IOM says  BBC.com

Libya floods: EU releases €5.2 million and channels further civil protection assistance - European UnionLibya floods: EU releases €5.2 million and channels further civil protection assistance  European Union

Protests erupt in Libya over contact with Israel - BBC.comProtests erupt in Libya over contact with Israel  BBC.com

A Monopoly on the Use of Force in Libya - United States Institute of PeaceA Monopoly on the Use of Force in Libya  United States Institute of Peace

Libya: Flood update Flash Update No.6 (21 September 2023) (as of 4pm local time) - Libya - ReliefWebLibya: Flood update Flash Update No.6 (21 September 2023) (as of 4pm local time) - Libya  ReliefWeb

Libya: Flood Response Humanitarian Update (as of 17 October 2023) [EN/AR] - Libya - ReliefWebLibya: Flood Response Humanitarian Update (as of 17 October 2023) [EN/AR] - Libya  ReliefWeb

Visit of the Civilian Operations Commander Stefano Tomat to EUBAM Libya | EEAS - EEASVisit of the Civilian Operations Commander Stefano Tomat to EUBAM Libya | EEAS  EEAS