The Libyan Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha met with the Turkish Defense Minister on Wednesday in Ankara and discussed security cooperation between the two countries.

United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said in a statement on Tuesday that he new commander, Gen. Stephen Townsend accompanied by the new U.S. Ambassador to Libya, Richard Norland, met in Tunis with Fayez Al-Sarraj, Prime Minister of Libya.

The Ministry of Local Government disclosed that it has agreed with dignitaries from different regions on the need to find a solution to Murzuq’s dispute.

Haftar’s forces have announced an award of 5 million Libyan dinars for anyone who kills or arrests the commander of Liwaa Al-Sumood Salah Badi .

The Tripoli Ministry of Health aligned to the Faiez Serraj-led Presidency Council and Government of National Accord condemned on Sunday what it called the ‘‘systematic and repeated attacks on civilian facilities, residential neighbourhoods and citizens that have put thousands at risk, displacement and death’’.

Chad’s justice minister has said a “special criminal court” handed jail terms to 243 rebels who crossed from Libya in February, before their incursion was halted by French air raids.

About 40 people are feared dead or missing after a boat carrying them to Europe sunk off the coast of Libya, the United Nations’ refugee agency said on Tuesday. Around 60 others may have been rescued, the UNHCR added.

Interior Minister, Fathi Bashagha said the United Nations has ceased its support to transfer illegal immigrants to their countries.

A German charity said Monday it had rescued some 100 people from a collapsing dinghy in the Mediterranean while being threatened by the Libyan coastguard.

Group of Seven (G7) called on Monday for an international conference to bring together all the stakeholders and regional actors relevant to the conflict in Libya.