Curfew Announced in Sirte
The Misrata-aligned Al Bunyan Al Marsous (BAM) has implemented an ‘indefinite curfew’ in Sirte, from 2000 – 0700hrs each evening. They claim that the curfew is due to the movement of “IS fugitives” in...
View ArticleFrance donates EUR 430,000 for De-Mining in Misrata
The Government of France has committed EUR 430,000 to the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Action, enabling the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) to carry out...
View ArticleSiemens in 700m EUR Power Deal
Germany’s Siemens has signed contracts with the state-owned utility General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) to expand Libya’s power generation capacity by approximately 1.3 gigawatts (GW). Under...
View ArticleMayor of Misrata Kidnapped and Killed
By John Lee. Unidentified gunmen have reportedly kidnapped and killed the mayor of Misrata late on Sunday. According to BBC News, Mohamad Eshtewi’s body was found dumped in the street not long after...
View ArticleHuge Seizure of Drugs at Misrata Port
By John Lee. Customs authorities at the port Misrata have reportedly seized 11 million narcotic pills on Sunday. A local customs official told Xinhua that the Tramadol tablets were seized in two...
View ArticleConcrete steps to implement Tawergha Misrata Agreement
Reconciliation Technical Committee identifies concrete steps to implement Tawergha Misrata Agreement; UN to play central role The Technical Committee of the “Towards National Reconciliation in Libya”...
View ArticleVideo: ISIL Extending Territory in Libya
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Libya Business News. ISIL has gained control of key buildings in former Libyan leader...
View ArticleMisrata Fighters take Heavy Losses Fighting ISIL
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Libya Business News. Fighters from Misrata have suffered heavy casualties in clashes with...
View ArticleNew Radisson Blu Hotel for Misrata
Carlson Rezidor has announced that it will re-enter the Libyan market when it opens its new Radisson Blu Hotel in Misrata: the 126-rooms property is scheduled to open in early 2016 and will be the...
View ArticleLISCO keeps Steel Mills Running
The Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO) is said to be struggling to keep its mills operational. Chairman Mohamed Abdelmalik al-Faqih told Reuters: “The position of the company is not good, even worse...
View ArticlePower Shortages Shut LISCO
According to a report from Reuters, Libya’s biggest steel firm has ceased production for at least the month of August due to power shortages. The Chairman of the Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO),...
View ArticleTurkish Consulate in Misrata closed after Attack
The Turkish consulate in Misrata has been closed after a grenade attack on Monday morning, reports Xinhua. “A man wearing civilian clothes was monitored by the consulate’s surveillance cameras in...
View ArticleLibyan Brotherhood chooses New Leader
The Libya Herald has reported that Libya’s Muslim Brotherhood has elected Ahmed Abdullah Al-Suqi as its new leader. From Benghazi, but from a Misrata family, he replaces Bashir Kubti [Kupti], also from...
View ArticleCivilian Toll Mounts in Benghazi
According to a new report from Human Rights Watch, unidentified forces fired at least four rockets at two camps for internally displaced people in Benghazi on January 9, 2016. Two witnesses told HRW...
View ArticleVideo: Checkpoints in Misrata to confront IS
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Libya Business News. The UN has called for a halt in the fighting between Libyan armed...
View ArticleVideo: Coastguard Braces for Fresh Refugee Wave
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Libya Business News. Refugees and migrants are looking for alternative routes to Europe...
View ArticleVideo: Fighting forces 28,000 from Homes
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Libya Business News. Fighting in Libya is forcing many to seek safety anywhere they can....
View ArticleVideo: On Patrol with Libya’s Coastguard
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Libya Business News. Libya has 1,800km of coast line and protecting it from threats is a...
View ArticleVideo: ISIL advances in Misrata
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Libya Business News. In a wave of attacks ISIL fighters have captured five villages between...
View ArticleVideo: Civilians leave Misrata amid Intense Fighting
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Libya Business News. Intense fighting continues between pro-government forces and ISIL...
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