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Berndt: Meetings were held in Benghazi with a number of prominent Libyan leaders to discuss ways to strengthen trade and security relations between the United States and Libya.
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Benghazi, March 25, 2026 (LANA) – The Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Libya, Jeremy Berndt, revealed that he held several meetings in Benghazi with what he described as prominent Libyan leaders to discuss ways to strengthen trade and security relations between the United States and Libya.Berndt stated in a tweet posted by the US Embassy on its Twitter account: “During the meetings, we emphasized the importance of the full implementation of the Unified Development Program Agreement, establishing a unified budget to... Read more
The Russian ambassador praised the efforts of the Libyan authorities in securing the gas tanker and avoiding environmental risks.
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Tripoli, March 26, 2026 (LANA) – The Russian Ambassador to Libya, Aydar Aganin, praised the efforts of the Libyan authorities in handling the Russian natural gas tanker "Arctic Metagas," emphasizing the role of the relevant authorities in ensuring the ship's safety and preventing any environmental risks.The praise came during a meeting on Tuesday with Taher Baour, the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the Government of National Unity, where the two sides discussed current developments and... Read more
The Red Crescent Society in Tobruk announces the rescue of (32) migrants of different nationalities
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Tripoli, March 25, 2026 (LANA) – The Libyan Red Crescent Society in Tobruk announced on Wednesday the rescue of a boat carrying 32 irregular migrants of various nationalities, following an operation conducted by the Coast Guard off the city's coast.In a brief post on its official page, the Society stated that emergency teams were immediately dispatched to the disembarkation point at the Tobruk Naval Base upon receiving the report, where the migrants were received immediately upon arrival.It... Read more
Oil expert warns of the potential consequences of a spill from a Russian tanker in Libyan waters.
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Tripoli – March 25, 2026 (LANA) – Oil expert Mohamed Al-Shahati warned of the repercussions of any potential spill from a Russian tanker in Libyan waters, stressing that the impact could affect the marine environment and human health, although the chances of an explosion or detonation remain very low.In a press statement, Al-Shahati explained that a spill – if it occurs – would be limited, and its effects could extend to the Libyan coast or even Tunisia and Malta, depending on the movement of sea.... Read more
The Ministry of Interior of the Government of National Unity retrieved an aerial bomb and parts of a missile that targeted a valve on a gas pipeline in the Hamada area.
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Tripoli, March 24, 2026 (LANA) – The Ministry of Interior of the Government of National Unity announced the recovery of an unexploded M-62 Russian-made aerial bomb, weighing approximately 250 kg, along with fragments of an unexploded 130mm rocket. These were found near valve BT-13 on the gas pipeline in the Hamada region, belonging to the Sharara Company, which runs to the Zawiya refinery.In a statement issued last night, the Ministry explained that inspections conducted by technical teams from... Read more
