Author: LSB Team
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Libya Expands International Security Engagement at UN Counter-Terrorism Week
Libya has strengthened its international security engagement by participating in the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week in New York, a high-level gathering that brings together governments, international organizations, and security experts to address evolving terrorist threats. The event comes at a time when Libya continues to rebuild its security institutions while facing persistent challenges along its…
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Libyan Army Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar Begins Official Visit to Washington, D.C.
Washington Visit Highlights Ongoing Security Engagement Libyan Army Deputy Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar has arrived in Washington, D.C. on an official visit to the United States. The trip represents a continuation of structured engagement between eastern Libyan military leadership and U.S. security and diplomatic institutions. The visit takes place at a time when Libya…
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Libya and India Deepen Ties as Tripoli Looks Beyond Traditional Partners
Senior Libyan and Indian officials have held high-level talks in Tripoli aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation, underscoring a relationship that has gained momentum as Libya broadens its international partnerships beyond its traditional European and regional allies. The discussions covered political coordination, economic cooperation, investment opportunities and closer engagement in international organizations. While the meeting itself…
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Syria Moves to Reopen Embassy in Tripoli as Libya-Syria Relations Enter a New Phase
A Syrian Foreign Ministry delegation has visited the Syrian Embassy in Tripoli to inspect final preparations for its reopening, marking the latest step in the restoration of diplomatic relations between Libya and Syria after more than a decade of disruption. The delegation reviewed infrastructure upgrades, technical systems, and administrative preparations ahead of the embassy’s return…
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Libya’s PM Meets Egyptian Intelligence Chief in Tripoli as Security Coordination Deepens
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh met Egyptian General Intelligence Chief Hassan Rashad and his delegation in Tripoli to review security coordination, border stability, and regional developments. The meeting reflects deeper intelligence engagement between Libya and Egypt at a time of persistent instability along Libya’s borders and rising security risks across the Sahel and North…
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Switzerland Reengages Libya Through Security, Migration, and Reconciliation Diplomacy
Libya’s Presidential Council Head Mohamed al-Menfi received a Swiss Foreign Ministry delegation in Tripoli on Monday. The meeting took place at the Presidential Council headquarters and focused on political stability, migration, human rights, and national reconciliation. The Swiss delegation included Monika Schmutz Kirgöz, Head of the North Africa and Middle East Division at the Swiss…
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Libya’s Anti-Migrant Protests Are Becoming a National Security Issue
Migration has long occupied a central place in Libya’s relationship with Europe. Policymakers, international organizations, and foreign governments often discuss the issue through the lens of border management, humanitarian concerns, and Mediterranean crossings. Inside Libya, however, the debate has begun to change. Recent anti-migrant protests in Tripoli and other parts of the country reveal a…
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Beyond Electricity: Why Libya’s Power Grid Has Become a National Security Challenge
Libya’s government has moved quickly to prepare for another difficult summer. Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah recently ordered an urgent meeting between the National Oil Corporation (NOC) and the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) to ensure adequate fuel supplies for power generation during the peak demand season. The move reflects a growing concern inside government…
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Libya and the African Union: The Forgotten Architecture of African Diplomacy
Every year, Africa Day marks the founding of the Organization of African Unity in 1963 and the long political project that later evolved into the African Union. The anniversary usually brings speeches, flags, and symbolic declarations. This year, however, the moment carries deeper significance for Libya. For decades, Libya stood at the center of African…
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Libya Clarifies Egypt Border Crossing Rules Amid Regional Mobility Concerns
Libyan authorities have confirmed that the main land border crossing with Egypt currently allows passage only for Libyan and Egyptian citizens. The announcement has drawn attention across eastern Libya and western Egypt, where the Salloum–Musaid crossing remains a major transit point for trade, labor movement, medical travel, and family visits. The clarification comes at a…