UN official fears Syria could resemble Libya after war

Geir Pedersen, the UN special envoy for Syria, recently told the Financial Times newspaper that Syria is on a "knife-edge" and "risks turning into Libya" should promised changes stall. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa "needs to do what I call a...

Mash of Civilizations

A (slightly) more liberal Middle East. The Muslim East (the Sunni part of it, at least) has moved toward the liberal West culturally, mostly in cosmetic ways but substantively in an important way. Saudi Arabia, the most influential Sunni nation in...

Libya’s Daily Clashes Highlight Western Region Insecurity Crisis

A decade after Gaddafi’s fall promised democracy and stability, Libya has instead perfected the art of perpetual conflict—where armed clashes are as routine as sunrise. The Unraveling of a Nation Since the 2011 NATO-backed intervention that...

Ancient traces of St. Mark reveal Christianity’s deep roots in Libya

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 10, 2025 / 06:00 am Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed: Ancient traces of St. Mark reveal Christianity’s deep roots in Libya In the eastern Libyan city of Derna,...

Depression: Tunisia, Morocco, and Libya Among Africa’s Highest Prevalence Countries

North Africa is facing an acute mental health challenge, with three of its countries—Tunisia, Morocco, and Libya—ranking among the ten African nations with the highest rates of depressive disorders. The findings, published by The African Exponent,...

The Libyan Organization for the Rights of the Blind emphasizes the importance of awareness of hereditary eye diseases

Benghazi – The Libyan Organization for the Rights of the Visually Impaired has stressed the importance of awareness and prevention of genetic eye diseases in the country, coinciding with World Sight Day. Sami Al-Tarkawi, head of the organization’s...

American Thinker: For his stand against terrorism, the Muslim Brotherhood continues its campaign in the United States against Field Marshal Haftar

An analytical report in “American Thinker” magazine discussed the Muslim Brotherhood’s efforts in the United States to tarnish the reputation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, by using US courts to...

Libya's football ambitions in focus with high-profile Inter v Atletico friendly

Libya’s international airports will be quite the busy hub for football’s elite, be they its fast risers or its traditional giants, over the next 48 hours. Touching down in Benghazi on Thursday, two heavyweights of the European club game, Italy’s...

In the Shadow of Division: “Food Security in Libya” — Which Way Forward?

By Almahdi Hindi, political activist Libya’s crisis is reflected in more than just political or economic turmoil; there is a quieter, deeper threat that touches the very core of citizens’ lives — food security. While other regional countries,...

Libya Mass Grave Families Seek Justice Against Suspect Impunity

In post-conflict Libya, the very people suspected of filling mass graves with bodies are now wearing badges and carrying state-issued weapons. The Grim Discovery That Shocked a War-Weary Nation The mass graves of Tarhuna represent one of Libya’s...

152 Syrians Return from Libya on “Voluntary” Flight

The flight departed from Tripoli on Wednesday evening, October 8, following a request by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, and targeted families who had been living in Libya for over a decade. Osman Belbeisi, IOM’s Regional...

Clash of Ancient Greek Minds: The Epic Debate Between a King and a Philosopher

Pyrrhus of Epirus, apart from a great general, was a visionary statesman who transformed Epirus through political reforms, cultural patronage, and urban development. Credit: Catalaon / Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons Among the most memorable...

Libya’s east rebuilds while desert migrants risk death en route to Europe

Every week, illegal immigrants from Sudan, Eritrea, Chad, and Niger pour across the border into Libya, which they hope will live up to its name as the “Gateway to Europe”. The Libyan authorities have a choice. Do they do what the French are...

ExclusiveIraqi Kurds turn to risky Libya route to reach Europe

A rising number of young Iraqi Kurds are embarking on perilous journeys to Europe from Libya, after crackdowns on other migration routes, Iraq's top diplomat in Tripoli has told The National. “We are seeing a rise in the rates of illegal migration...

Huge hubris: Who truly deserved Nobel Peace Prize in 2025?

The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, announced last Friday, was awarded to Maria Corina Machado, leader of the opposition in Venezuela. There was significant public interest in the outcome before the announcement, largely because U.S. President Donald...

S. African activists claim harsh Israeli treatment on Gaza ship

Since 2023, South Africa has led a highly contentious case in the United Nations' top court, accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza [GETTY] Six South African activists who were detained by Israel while attempting to reach Gaza as part of an aid...

Libya Human Rights Violations 2025: ICJ Calls for UN Action Amid Persistent Abuses

Libya continues to grapple with a deeply troubling human rights situation marked by persistent abuses, grave violations, and widespread impunity. The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), along with multiple human rights organizations and...

7 men with 122 children: Organized paternity fraud from foreigners is costing Germany tens of millions

An organized scam involving the false recognition of paternity is reportedly costing the German state millions of euros and allegedly driving migrant women into prostitution, primarily involving networks from West Africa. The city of Dortmund has...

Libya: Damaged by Storm Daniel, Restoration Begins at Temple of Demeter in Cyrene

Cyrene— The Antiquities Authority announced the commencement of restorations work at an archaeological site of the Temple of Demeter in the city of Cyrene in eastern Libya, damaged by Hurricane Daniel in September 2023. This work includes the...

Libyan-Italian talks in Rome on immigration control projects

The Libyan government team involved in the Rome Process held a meeting on Monday with its Italian counterpart to discuss proposed projects aimed at combating illegal immigration. The meeting was part of the Government of National Unity’s ongoing...