Libyan news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from Libya:

Politics

• Libya's UN-backed government and eastern-based forces have agreed to a ceasefire and a roadmap for elections, according to a statement by the UN envoy to Libya, Ghassan Salame. (Al Jazeera, March 14)
• The Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Khalifa Haftar, has launched a new offensive against the UN-backed government in Tripoli, despite international calls for a ceasefire. (Reuters, April 4)
• The European Union has imposed sanctions on several Libyan individuals and entities, including Haftar's son, Karama, and his son-in-law, Saddam Haftar, for their involvement in human rights abuses and violence. (EU Council, April 15)

Security

• A car bomb exploded in the Libyan city of Benghazi, killing at least 7 people and wounding many more. (BBC, April 10)
• The LNA has claimed responsibility for a series of airstrikes on Turkish-backed forces in western Libya, which have killed at least 30 people. (Al Jazeera, April 12)
• The UN has condemned a series of attacks on civilians and humanitarian workers in Libya, including a bombing that killed 3 aid workers. (UN News, April 16)

Economy

• Libya's oil production has fallen to its lowest level in years due to the ongoing conflict and blockades on oil facilities. (Reuters, April 8)
• The Libyan Central Bank has announced a new currency, the Libyan dinar, which will replace the old dinar and the US dollar. (Libya Herald, April 15)
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.2 billion loan to Libya to help the country recover from the economic impact of the conflict. (IMF, April 17)

Humanitarian

• The UN has warned of a humanitarian crisis in Libya, with over 3 million people in need of assistance and 1.1 million displaced. (UN News, April 10)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in cases of cholera and other waterborne diseases in Libya, due to the lack of access to clean water and sanitation. (WHO, April 14)
• The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has launched an appeal for $10 million to support its humanitarian activities in Libya. (ICRC, April 16)

These are just a few examples of the many news articles and updates available on Libya.