European Union Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM) said the EU and EUBAM will look into providing Tripoli-based assistance and training to the Border Guards and to other Libyan border agencies to secure Libyan borders all over the country.
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Human Rights Solidarity: Deal with EU to curb migrants’ flow doesn’t benefit Libya
The Libyan Human Rights Solidarity organization said the statement of the Foreign Ministry on an agreement with the European Union (EU) to curb the influx of illegal immigrants to Europe via Libyan shores wasn’t in the best interest of Libya.
UN report holds EU responsible for thousands of migrant deaths
A United Nations report published yesterday holds the European Union at least partially responsible for the death of thousands of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea in recent years, Anadolu has reported. The EU is accused of obstructing rescue efforts and deliberately pushing migrants back.
Ministry of Interior reach an agreement on an MoU with the EU’s Mission in Libya
The Interior Ministry announced on an agreement reached with the EU Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM) to draft and adopt a joint memorandum of understanding (MoU).
Dead infants wash ashore in Libya in latest migrant crisis catastrophe
Dead children, including infants, have washed ashore on a Libyan beach in the migrant crisis’ latest catastrophe, The Guardian said on Tuesday.
European Union Mission to Libya reopens office in Tripoli
On Monday, the European Union Mission to Libya announced the reopening of its office in Tripoli and the return of Ambassador Jose Sabadell, head of the mission, to the Libyan capital.
EU source: Operation Irini commander heads to Libya to discuss training Libyan Coast Guard
The commander of Operation Irini concerned with monitoring the implementation of the UN Security Council resolution banning the supply of weapons to Libya, will soon travel to the capital, Tripoli, to discuss the possibility of resuming the training program of the Libyan Coast Guard, an informed European source told the …
‘Illegal EU measures’ linked to 2,000 refugee deaths: report
EU border agency Fortex played a key role in driving away refugees who are fleeing war and persecution in their thousands, the report states.
Biden’s lack of Libya policy leaves room for other foreign powers, experts say
As US President Joe Biden nears his 100th day in office, the absence of a clear White House policy towards Libya has allowed several countries to expand their influence in the north African country ahead of elections slated for later this year, experts have said.
Pentagon: Russian presence in Libya is worrying for the United States and Europe
Naval Commander Jessica McNulty, the spokeswoman for the Pentagon, called Russian intervention in Libya a source of concern for the US, referring to mercenaries from the Wagner Company, which is owned by Yevgeny Brigogin, a friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin.