Libya latest news

Here are the latest news updates from Libya:

Recent Developments:

  1. Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) says oil production has resumed at the El Feel oilfield: The NOC announced on February 22 that oil production had restarted at the El Feel oilfield, which had been shut down due to a dispute between the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) and the eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA) led by Khalifa Haftar.
  2. GNA and LNA agree to ceasefire in Tripoli: On February 21, the GNA and LNA announced a ceasefire in Tripoli, following a meeting between the two sides in Moscow. The ceasefire is intended to pave the way for further talks on a political settlement.
  3. UN envoy to Libya says country is on the brink of collapse: On February 20, UN Special Envoy to Libya Ghassan Salame warned that Libya was on the brink of collapse, citing the ongoing conflict and economic crisis.
  4. Libya's Central Bank says it has frozen assets of Haftar's forces: On February 19, the Libyan Central Bank announced that it had frozen the assets of Haftar's forces, citing a decree issued by the GNA.

Ongoing Conflict:

  1. Fighting continues in Tripoli: Clashes between the GNA and LNA have continued in Tripoli, despite the ceasefire agreement. The fighting has resulted in significant damage to infrastructure and civilian casualties.
  2. LNA advances in western Libya: The LNA has made gains in western Libya, capturing several towns and cities, including the strategic city of Gharyan.
  3. GNA forces push back against LNA in southern Libya: GNA forces have pushed back against LNA advances in southern Libya, recapturing several towns and cities.

Economic Crisis:

  1. Libya's economy in crisis: The ongoing conflict has pushed Libya's economy to the brink of collapse, with the country facing a severe shortage of fuel, electricity, and water.
  2. Oil production down: Libya's oil production has been significantly reduced due to the conflict, with the country producing around 100,000 barrels per day, down from a pre-conflict level of around 1.2 million barrels per day.
  3. Inflation soars: Inflation in Libya has soared to over 10%, making it difficult for ordinary Libyans to afford basic goods and services.

International Reaction:

  1. UN Security Council calls for ceasefire: The UN Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire in Libya, urging all parties to respect the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
  2. EU calls for political solution: The European Union has called for a political solution to the conflict in Libya, urging all parties to engage in dialogue and negotiations.
  3. US calls for Haftar to withdraw: The United States has called on Haftar to withdraw his forces from Tripoli, citing concerns over the humanitarian situation and the risk of further escalation.

These are just some of the latest news updates from Libya. The situation on the ground is constantly evolving, and it's essential to stay up-to-date with reliable sources for the most accurate information.