Local News: Political News
Ministry of Oil and Gas Condemns Attack on Zawiya Oil Complex.
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Tripoli, 11 August 2026 (Lana) The GNU Ministry of Oil and Gas strongly condemned a series of attacks targeting vital facilities in Zawiya, most recently drone strikes on the oil complex, Zawiya Refinery, and the water desalination plant, in addition to an incident that resulted in the ignition and collapse of Tank No. (402-T), belonging to the Brega Petroleum Marketing Company, which contained approximately 4.5 million liters of gasoline.In a statement published on its official page,... Read more
Presidential Council member Abdullah Al-Lafi is monitoring the situation at the Zawiya refinery.
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Zawiya, August 10, 2026 (LANA) – Presidential Council member Abdullah Al-Lafi is monitoring the situation in the Zawiya refinery, communicating with all parties involved, and assessing the extent of the damage to one of the refinery's tanks.Al-Lafi confirmed that firefighters are carrying out their duties, that the situation is under control, and that a committee has been formed to investigate the incident....)...... Read more
Brega Oil Company: A fire broke out in one of the diesel tanks at the Zawiya oil depot.
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Zawiya, August 10, 2026 (LANA) – Brega Oil Marketing Company announced a fire broke out, accompanied by thick smoke, in gasoline tank number (402) at the Zawiya oil depot. The tank was damaged under circumstances which remain unknown.Firefighting, safety, and emergency teams immediately began responding to the fire according to approved response plans. Simultaneously, cooling operations were carried out on adjacent tanks to prevent the fire from spreading. The situation is being monitored and the damage assessed, and any... Read more
The Ministry of Health of the Government of National Unity calls on Libyan doctors to apply for the Arab Physician Award.
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Tripoli, August 10, 2026 (LANA) – The Ministry of Health of the Government of National Unity announced today, Monday, the opening of nominations for the 2027 Arab Physician Award, affiliated with the League of Arab States. The award aims to honor physicians who have demonstrated dedication and excellence, and to celebrate their contributions to the development of medical practice, scientific research, and the advancement of healthcare systems.The Ministry stated that the award encompasses several fields, including: excellence... Read more
Dbeibah follows up on the latest security developments in the country in an expanded meeting
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Tripoli, August 10, 2026 (LANA) – Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Abdulhamid Dbeibah of the Government of National Unity held an expanded meeting on Monday to follow up on the latest security developments. The meeting was attended by Interior Minister Major General Emad Al-Tarabulsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense Lieutenant General Abdul Salam Al-Zoubi, Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Salah Al-Din Al-Namroush, Director of Military Intelligence and Commander of the 444th Combat Brigade Lieutenant General Mahmoud Hamza, and Head of... Read more
