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Here are some recent news articles and updates from Libya:
Breaking News
- Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) says it has restored oil production at the El Feel oilfield, which was shut down due to a blockade by the Libyan National Army (LNA) led by Khalifa Haftar. (Reuters, March 10)
- The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has condemned the LNA's attack on the city of Gharyan, which has left several people dead and many more injured. (UN News, March 7)
- The Libyan government has accused the LNA of launching a "massacre" in the city of Tarhuna, which has left dozens of people dead and many more injured. (Al Jazeera, March 6)
Recent Developments
- The LNA has announced that it has captured the city of Tarhuna, which is located about 65 kilometers southeast of Tripoli. (BBC News, March 5)
- The Libyan government has accused the LNA of using internationally banned weapons, including cluster bombs and phosphorus bombs, in its attacks on government-held areas. (The New York Times, March 4)
- The United States has called for a ceasefire in Libya and has urged all parties to respect a UN arms embargo. (AP News, March 3)
International Reaction
- The European Union has called for an immediate ceasefire in Libya and has urged all parties to respect a UN arms embargo. (EU News, March 2)
- The United Nations has condemned the LNA's attack on the city of Gharyan and has called for an immediate ceasefire. (UN News, March 1)
- The Arab League has called for an immediate ceasefire in Libya and has urged all parties to respect a UN arms embargo. (Al Jazeera, February 28)
Humanitarian Crisis
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the conflict in Libya has left over 200,000 people in need of humanitarian assistance. (WHO News, March 5)
- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reported that the conflict in Libya has left over 100,000 children in need of humanitarian assistance. (UNICEF News, March 4)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has reported that the conflict in Libya has left over 50,000 people displaced. (ICRC News, March 3)
Economic Impact
- The conflict in Libya has had a significant impact on the country's economy, with the value of the Libyan dinar falling sharply against the US dollar. (Reuters, March 10)
- The conflict has also disrupted oil production in Libya, which has had a significant impact on the global oil market. (Bloomberg, March 9)
- The conflict has also had a significant impact on the country's infrastructure, with many roads and bridges damaged or destroyed. (AP News, March 8)