News

Amnesty International calls for release of Sudanese activist held inside his country's embassy in Tripoli

Amnesty International's Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, has expressed the organization’s deep concern about the enforced disappearance of Sudanese human rights defender and asylum seeker Mohamed Adam, known as "Tupac," after reports of his abduction by Sudanese embassy staff in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, on May 19.

Chagutah added that the Sudanese embassy had plans to forcibly return him to Sudan soon. 

Economy

CBL announces new date for electronic payment forum in Tripoli

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has announced that the Electronic Payment Forum and Exhibition — the largest banking event in Libya — will now take place from June 15 to 17, 2025, at the Tripoli International Fairgrounds. The event was originally scheduled for May 20 but was postponed due to recent security incidents in the capital.

Sports

Libya to face Palestine in Arab Cup 2025 qualifier

Libya will face Palestine in a decisive Arab Cup 2025 play-off, following the draw for the qualifying round of the tournament set to take place in Qatar.

The fixture is scheduled for 25 or 26 November in Doha, with the winner advancing to the group stage of the competition.

Under FIFA's current format, nine teams have secured direct entry to the group stage, while 14 others — including Libya — must compete in qualification matches.

Variety

Libya telecom holding company launches medusa submarine cable project

The Libyan Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Company (LPTIC) has announced the launching of the "Medusa" submarine cable project, one of the strategic initiatives that will connect Libya to Europe through an undersea cable stretching 8,700 kilometers.

The launching ceremony was attended by the Head of the General Authority for Communications and Information, Abdelbaset Al-Baaour; Chairman of the Board of LPTIC, Youssef Abu Zuwaita; Mayor of Misrata, Mahmoud Al-Saqoutari; and officials from telecommunications companies.

Education

Libya issues tough new exam rules to curb cheating

The Ministry of Education has announced strict new guidelines for students sitting for national certificate exams, aiming to uphold transparency and discipline in the testing process.

The National Examination Centre issued a statement on Tuesday requiring students to arrive at least 15 minutes before exams begin. Late arrivals—more than 10 minutes after the start—will not be allowed into exam halls. Students must also verify that their names and seat numbers are correctly printed on both question and answer sheets.

Health

Libya court jails health officials over faulty medical equipment deal

A criminal court in Tripoli has sentenced thirteen health officials and contractors to five years in prison after convicting them of involvement in the supply of medical equipment that failed to meet approved standards.

The case centred on employees tasked with verifying and receiving goods for the Ministry of Health, as well as agents from companies contracted to provide medical supplies.

Prosecutors charged a total of fourteen individuals after uncovering documents falsely claiming that hospitals in Ghadames, Jandouba, Nessma, and Al-Shuqayqa had received the equipment.

Opinions

Forsake your stupidity, you fools!

The dismantling of the Stability Support Apparatus and the government's control of its headquarters in Tripoli, in a swift and successful operation, and the subsequent outbreak of fighting with other groups, led by the Special Deterrence Force, revealed  fragility of the security balance in the capital. Immediately after the news of the killing of the head of the Stability Support Apparatus, Abdulghani al-Kikli, and the advance of government forces toward his camps and headquarters, the remaining armed groups in the capital prepared to confront government forces.

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