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Militiamen serving Ibrahim al-Jathran (below) outside a Libya oil terminal after shutting it down in July. (AFP/ File)

June 21st, 2018 - 09:34 GMT

British Envoy Says UN May Impose 'Punitive Measures' on Libya's Rebel Leader Ibrahim al-Jathran

UK ambassador to Libya, Frank Baker, hinted on Wednesday that the UN Security Council might impose punitive measures against Ibrahim al-Jathran.

A record 5,079 people died in 2016 during the journey to Europe. (AFP/File)

February 21st, 2017 - 03:00 GMT

Refugee crisis sees 74 migrant bodies washed up on Libyan coast

Libyan militia in Tripoli. (AFP/File)

February 7th, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Libya’s ‘turf wars’ leaves seven dead in Tripoli

The Libyan coast guard has intercepted multiple boats of African refugees trying to make the trip to Europe this spring. (AFP/File)

July 22nd, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Libyan coast guard rescues 138 African refugees from sinking boat

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October 6th, 2015 - 10:02 GMT

Nearly 100 dead asylum seekers wash up on Libyan coast

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October 5th, 2015 - 05:00 GMT

Nearly 100 asylum seekers drown off Libyan coast

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September 1st, 2015 - 07:53 GMT

Libya recovers 40 refugee bodies, 140 feared missing

Overcrowding on small boats and insufficient safety gear contribute to migrant deaths at sea. (AFP/file)

August 30th, 2015 - 12:32 GMT

Libyan boat death toll climbs to 119 after second day of searching: officials

UN envoy to Libya Bernardino Leon stressed the importance of concluding the talks within two weeks. (Al Bawaba/File)

August 29th, 2015 - 12:20 GMT

New round of Libya peace talks to begin in Geneva next week

Libyan forces are struggling to eradicate extremist militia groups that are responsible for many violent attacks across the country. (AFP/File)

June 5th, 2014 - 11:03 GMT

Red Cross staffers attacked in Libya, one killed

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December 17th, 2000 - 02:00 GMT

Kenya Gets Libyan Humanitarian Relief