Libya Bound

Testimonials: Migrants’ nightmares in LibyaF

Onboard the Ocean Viking, June 29, 2020 - Libya lies behind and Europe ahead though the mist -- rescued migrants can dream a little onboard the Ocean Viking as it drifts somewhere between Italy and Malta. Rescued from two wooden boats, 118 migrants, including a...

Libya: Haftar’s deadly minesF

Mines have killed or wounded more than 100 people, including many civilians, south of Libya's capital following deadly combat between rival forces, the UN said Sunday. "Mines and improvised explosive devices (planted) in or near homes have caused more than 100...

Libya: Sudan captures alleged mercenaries headed to LibyaF

Sudan said Sunday it has arrested 122 of its nationals as they headed to neighbouring Libya to fight as "mercenaries", state media reported. Libya's UN-recognised unity government has long accused Sudan of sending fighters to back military strongman Khalifa Haftar who...

Libya: Another mass grave found in TarhunaF

Tripoli, June 29, 2020 - Nine bodies have been found in another mass grave in the Libyan town of Tarhuna after fighters loyal to eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar withdrew, pro-government forces said Monday. Tarhuna, southeast of Tripoli, served as the main staging...