Rescue of 32 migrants near Tobruk coast
The Red Crescent in Tobruk announced on Wednesday morning that a boat carrying 32 illegal migrants of various nationalities was rescued. In response to a report from the Coast Guard, emergency teams immediately moved to the landing point at the Tobruk Naval Base to assist the rescued migrants. Upon arrival, the teams provided first aid and necessary humanitarian care, with support from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Source:Libya Observer
March 25, 2026 22:09 UTC
Wolflok to Showcase High Security Lock Boxes at ISC West -- Security Today
Wolflok to Showcase High Security Lock Boxes at ISC WestAs more U.S. municipalities mandate exterior lock boxes for first responders, Wolflok prepares to exhibit its attack-tested solutions. Access management firm Wolflok will showcase its high-security lock boxes at the ISC West trade show this week, amid a growing trend of U.S. municipalities mandating the devices for commercial and residential properties. The exhibition coincides with new legislation in jurisdictions such as Saugerties, New York, where officials recently approved a law requiring exterior wall-mounted lock boxes on multi-family residential buildings, schools, and commercial properties. The products have earned LPS1175 Issue 8 A10 and B1 attack security ratings from the Loss Prevention Certification Board. In addition to emergency services, the lock box technology is used to manage access for home healthcare providers, facility management teams, and short-term rental properties.
Source:Libya Today
March 25, 2026 21:39 UTC
Unexploded bomb found near oil pipeline after blast in western Libya
Authorities in Libya say they have recovered unexploded ordnance near an oil pipeline in the west of the country following an explosion at the site. The Interior Ministry said a Russian-made M-62 aerial bomb, weighing about 250kg, along with parts of a 130mm rocket, were found near an oil pipeline belonging to Sharara Oil Field, which runs towards the Zawiya Refinery. The discovery followed an explosion along a gas pipeline route in the Hamada area. The interior minister ordered the Criminal Investigation Department to dispatch specialist teams, including bomb disposal experts and forensic units, to the scene. Technical teams from the department’s western mountain branch, working with forensic experts and local security directorates, carried out field inspections and removed the explosives.
Source:Libya Observer
March 25, 2026 21:31 UTC
AFRICOM Deputy Commander: Unity is key to Libya’s stability
US Africa Command's (AFRICOM) Deputy Commander, General John W. Brennan, said that the key to Libya’s long-term stability is unity, expressing hope for progress in the project to unify the country’s military institution. There is still a lot of work ahead,” he added, according to the Italian news agency Nova. Brennan’s remarks came on the sidelines of the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS 26), hosted in Rome on Monday and Tuesday. The US military official noted that Washington is working with allies and partners in Turkey, France, and the United Kingdom to help achieve unity within Libya’s military institution. He added, “Our contribution focuses on unifying the security forces; the air force, navy, and ground forces.
Source:Libya Observer
March 25, 2026 18:54 UTC
Man arrested after setting wife on fire in Sabrata
A man has been arrested in Sabrata after allegedly setting his wife on fire following threats to kill her, in an incident that has sparked widespread shock, police said. The Criminal Investigation Department in Sabrata said the woman was taken the hospital with burn injuries and remains under medical supervision. Authorities said the hospital’s protection unit assisted investigators in securing the suspect and facilitating his arrest inside the medical facility. Police confirmed the man has been placed in custody and will be referred to the public prosecution for further investigation.
Source:Libya Observer
March 25, 2026 15:26 UTC
Tripoli hospital launches first public Parkinson’s treatment programme
A hospital in Tripoli, has begun carrying out its first procedures to treat Parkinson’s disease within the public healthcare system, officials say. The programme, launched at “Al-Istiqlal” Hospital, is being supervised by the Health Services Support and Development Agency under the Government of National Unity. According to the Hakomitna platform, 12 specialised operations are scheduled over five days, involving medical teams trained in the field. The initiative is part of wider efforts to expand access to advanced treatments inside Libya, improve healthcare standards, and reduce the need for patients to travel abroad, according to the same source.
Source:Libya Observer
March 24, 2026 21:47 UTC
Fatal traffic accident in Ain Zara claims two lives due to speeding
Two people were killed in a serious traffic accident that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday on Ain Zara Road, reportedly caused by excessive speed. According to the Tripoli Security Directorate, the driver lost control of the vehicle after colliding with the median near the memorial, causing it to overturn. Traffic patrols from the Ain Zara Traffic Department were immediately dispatched to the scene, where the necessary legal procedures were carried out in the presence of a forensic photography officer.
Source:Libya Observer
March 24, 2026 21:43 UTC
Why Oil Majors Are Quietly Betting Big on Libya Again
The European oil and gas giant said these were made following exploration activities near the Bahr Essalam field, Libya’s largest producing offshore gas field. The joint venture is committed to drilling a further 16 wells in Libya, across onshore and offshore areas. It also agreed with the NOC to make the development of the Waha-concession North Gialo and NC-98 oil fields a priority. The SRP is in line with KBR’s efforts to advance key oil and gas infrastructure across the country. Positively as well, Libya’s NOC was advancing plans at that point to roll out enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques to increase crude oil production at maturing oil fields, and its predictions of being able to increase capacity by around 775,000 bpd through EOR at existing oil fields looked well-founded.
Source:Libya Today
March 24, 2026 20:10 UTC
Cyberattack targets Libyan oil refinery in espionage campaign
"Security” website revealed that a Libyan oil refinery has been targeted by a sophisticated cyberattack as part of an espionage campaign believed to have been ongoing for several months. The campaign reportedly targeted Libya’s oil infrastructure, as well as telecommunications institutions and sensitive government entities. The report indicated that the attackers used malware known as “AsyncRAT,” which enables remote access to targeted systems, allowing them to collect sensitive data, steal login credentials, and monitor activities within infected networks—granting them persistent control. “Security” website noted that the nature and complexity of the campaign, along with its focus on Libyan domestic affairs, may point to the involvement of organized or state-backed actors, increasing the level of threat to the oil sector, a key pillar of the national economy. The report also warned of a global rise in cyberattacks targeting energy infrastructure, calling for stronger cybersecurity measures and increased employee awareness, particularly in handling emails and suspicious attachments.
Source:Libya Observer
March 24, 2026 19:54 UTC
Ministry of Defense: Russian tanker secured ahead of towing operation
The Ministry of Defense of the Government of National Unity announced that specialized teams have successfully reached the Russian liquefied natural gas tanker that had drifted close to the coast of the city of Zuwara. The vessel has been secured and safely tethered in preparation for towing it to a suitable location, as part of a precise technical plan aimed at controlling its situation and preventing it from drifting toward the coastal strip. It added that a marine tug affiliated with the oil fields is participating in the operation, providing continuous technical and logistical support to accelerate the process and ensure the safe and efficient execution of the towing plan. These efforts come within the framework of ongoing institutional coordination between the Ministry of Defense, the Coast Guard, the National Oil Corporation, and all relevant entities, ensuring the protection of oil facilities, the safety of maritime navigation, and the mitigation of any potential environmental impact. Earlier, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced that it had raised its level of readiness to the highest levels to monitor developments related to the damaged Russian tanker off the Libyan coast.
Source:Libya Observer
March 24, 2026 18:02 UTC
HCS warns of ‘serious risks’ from damaged Russian LNG tanker
The High Council of State (HCS) has warned of potentially severe consequences from a damaged Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker, “Arctic Metagaz,” off the country’s western coast. In a statement published on Tuesday, the council’s National Security Committee expressed “deep concern” over what it described as a lack of practical action to address the situation. It also called for immediate, concrete steps to contain the situation and prevent further escalation. The Arctic Metagaz was severely damaged earlier this month in the central Mediterranean after what Moscow described as a Ukrainian drone attack, although Kyiv has not commented on the claim. The vessel had been sailing from the Arctic port of Murmansk before its crew were evacuated, leaving it drifting unmanned for weeks between Malta and Libya.
Source:Libya Observer
March 24, 2026 15:37 UTC
Misrata Free Zone deploys team to assist stricken Russian gas tanker
Misrata Free Zone said on Tuesday it had dispatched a specialised maritime team aboard the tugboat Al-Samida to help manage the situation involving the Russian gas tanker “Arctic Metagaz” within Libyan territorial waters. In a statement, the authority said the move was coordinated with the operations room, the Coast Guard and port security services, as part of efforts to contain the situation and ensure safe navigation. It added that the team was deployed immediately after the incident was identified, bringing technical expertise and operational capacity to limit potential fallout and reduce risks linked to the vessel. Officials said the intervention aims to safeguard Libya’s territorial waters and minimise possible environmental and maritime hazards.
Source:Libya Observer
March 24, 2026 14:41 UTC
Libya tows drifting Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker to avert a Mediterranean spill
CAIRO (AP) — Libyan authorities were towing a Russian tanker drifting in the Mediterranean for the past three weeks, after the vessel was damaged in a suspected sea drone attack, officials said Tuesday. The Arctic Metagaz is part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet transporting fossil fuels in violation of international sanctions over Moscow’s war on Ukraine. Advertisement AdvertisementA video posted on Tuesday by Libyan authorities showed a tugboat towing the slowly moving tanker with a thick rope. The National Oil Corp. in Libya said over the weekend that it was collaborating with Italian energy company Eni to safely bring the damaged tanker to the shore to avert an environmental crisis. The group said Monday that the tanker remained “highly unstable,” and warned about “significant environmental risks for one of the Mediterranean’s most fragile and biodiversity-rich marine areas.”
Source:Libya Today
March 24, 2026 14:07 UTC
Libya tows drifting Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker to avert a Mediterranean spill
Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ShareCAIRO (AP) — Libyan authorities were towing a Russian tanker drifting in the Mediterranean for the past three weeks, after the vessel was damaged in a suspected sea drone attack, officials said Tuesday. The Arctic Metagaz is part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet transporting fossil fuels in violation of international sanctions over Moscow’s war on Ukraine. A video posted on Tuesday by Libyan authorities showed a tugboat towing the slowly moving tanker with a thick rope. The National Oil Corp. in Libya said over the weekend that it was collaborating with Italian energy company Eni to safely bring the damaged tanker to the shore to avert an environmental crisis.
Source:Libya Today
March 24, 2026 13:56 UTC
Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli hosts Halal Bihalal Gathering for community in Libya
The Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli welcomed approximately 250 Indonesian citizens living in Libya to a warm Halal Bihalal gathering on Sunday, marking the post-Ramadan tradition of mutual forgiveness and celebration. The event brought together members of the Indonesian community from Tripoli and surrounding areas, along with the full staff of the embassy. In his address, the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli underscored the critical importance of preserving unity and mutual support among Indonesians living overseas. He described the Halal Bihalal as a meaningful platform for participants to seek and offer forgiveness, share joy, and reaffirm the values of kinship and community. Through the event, the Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli aims to sustain strong, harmonious ties between its diplomatic mission and the Indonesian diaspora in Libya, while empowering community members to act as effective cultural ambassadors for the nation.
Source:Libya Observer
March 24, 2026 10:37 UTC