Libya - Wikipedia
WEBLibya, officially the State of Libya, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Libya borders the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad to the south, Niger to the southwest, Algeria to the west, and Tunisia to the northwest, as well as maritime borders with Greece, Italy and Malta to the
Libya | History, People, Map, & Government | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Libya, country located in North Africa comprising three historical regions: Tripolitania in the northwest, Cyrenaica in the east, and Fezzan in the southwest. Although Libya is largely desert and poor in natural resources, oil has been an important commodity in its economy since its discovery in the late 1950s.
Libya country profile - BBC News
WEBSep 13, 2023 · Provides an overview of Libya, including key dates and facts about this north African country.
Libya | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WEBMar 19, 2024 · From death threats to smear campaigns, Libyan women working for change are being silenced online. Stay on top of Libya latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news ...
Libya - BBC News
WEBLibya in landmark deal over Tripoli militias' exit. Armed groups controlling the capital for years have struck a deal to quit, after a series of deadly clashes. Africa. 19 Feb 2024.
Libya - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Libya’s 2011 revolution decreased immigration drastically and prompted nearly 800,000 migrants to flee to third countries, mainly Tunisia and Egypt, or to their countries of origin. The inflow of migrants declined in 2012 but returned to normal levels by 2013, despite continued hostility toward Sub-Saharan Africans and a less-inviting job ...
Civil Conflict in Libya | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on …
WEBSep 19, 2023 · Read about Libya’s civil war and struggle to restore state institutions since the ouster of Colonel Muammar al-Qaddafi. Track the latest developments on CFR’s Global Conflict Tracker.
History of Libya - Wikipedia
WEBFor most of its history, Libya has been subjected to varying degrees of foreign control, from Europe, Asia, and Africa. The history of Libya comprises six distinct periods: Ancient Libya, the Roman era, the Islamic era, Ottoman rule, Italian rule, and the Modern era.
Libya: Urgent action needed to remedy deteriorating human …
WEBGENEVA (27 March 2023) – The UN Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya expressed deep concern over the country’s deteriorating human rights situation in its final report today, concluding there are grounds to believe a wide array of war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed by State security forces and armed militia groups.
Libya Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
WEBOct 12, 2023 · A stable and secure Libya would have positive regional spillovers for two continents, given its strategic location at the gateways of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. At the end of 2021, Libya ranked in the top 10 countries for globally proven oil and natural gas reserves, holding nearly 3 percent of these.
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