The European Union's top diplomat warned Monday that more intense fighting could be about to break out around the Libyan capital Tripoli, calling for a political solution to the crisis. "Recent developments in Libya indicate that an escalation of...
At least 28 people were killed and dozens injured on Saturday in an air strike on a military school in the Libyan capital Tripoli, a ministry spokesman said. "An air raid on the military school of Tripoli killed 28 cadets and injured dozens more," Amin...
As Turkey prepares to deploy troops, Malta calls for a peaceful solution
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Turkish troops sent to support government
Three civilians were killed Wednesday in an air raid on a town south of Libya's capital Tripoli, a spokesman for the UN-recognised government said. "Three were killed and three wounded in an air raid on Al-Sawani," Amin al-Hachemi, spokesman for the...
Tensions on the rise over Mediterranean offshore energy resources
Decision set to be put to the vote next month in the Turkish parliament
We have kept the celebrations the same as usual - Bishop George Bugeja
The leaders of France, Germany and Italy urged all sides in the Libyan conflict to cease fighting Friday, after strongman Khalifa Haftar threatened to assault Tripoli. After an EU summit in Brussels, Emmanuel Macron, Angela Merkel and Giuseppe Conte...
Flights resumed on Thursday at the Libyan capital Tripoli's sole functioning airport, after a more than three-month suspension due to repeated rocket attacks, an official said. "We have reestablished flights at the Mitiga International Airport,"...
Libya, Turkey sign maritime border deal
Forces loyal to Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar said they shot down an Italian drone in western Libya, flying in a zone under their control. "We shot down the Italian drone with an anti-aircraft missile, north of Tarhouna," the rear base of Haftar's...
The Sunday Times of Malta last week exposed a secret deal, which had been struck by Malta with the government of Libya, for the Armed Forces of Malta to ‘coordinate’ with the Libyan coastguard in intercepting migrants heading in the direction of the...
Last Sunday, this newspaper reported that Malta had secretly negotiated an agreement with Libya that sees the Armed Forces of Malta coordinating with the Libyan coast guard to intercept migrants headed out of the North African country. I’m not aware...
Michael Farrugia defends Malta following reports of secret migration deal
Embassy does not comment when asked specifics about secret migration pact
Embassy says countries 'collaborate transparently' but denies talk of deal
Office of the Prime Minister official Neville Gafà acted as intermediary in deal
Malta recently seized cash for Libyan strongman Haftar printed in Russia
Prime Minister says he will not decide until court case concluded
Unofficial currency believed to be for strongman Haftar
Italy has renewed a controversial agreement signed in 2017 with Libyan coastguard to block illegal migrants trying to leave from the North African country's coast, the government has said. Libya, wracked by conflict since the 2011 uprising that killed...
Claims breach of right to fair hearing
Five Libyan men say government official demanded €2,500 for treatment
Warning shots fired as 90 migrants rescued
Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar whose forces have been battling to capture the seat of the UN-recognised government in Tripoli since April, said he was open to "dialogue" ahead of a special UN session Thursday. His forces are fighting those of the...
The rescue is the second within 24 hours
Suspected of kidnapping, torturing and trafficking migrants
Ocean Viking crew refuses to return migrants to Libya
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