The Tripoli Criminal Court has sentenced a man to death for the premeditated murder of citizen Mohammed Abu Bakr Ibrahim, after the Public Prosecution brought the accused before the judiciary and he was tried in accordance with Libyan law. The Public Prosecution said the court issued its final conviction and imposed the death penalty as retribution, emphasizing the enforcement of justice in cases of intentional killing. The ruling comes as part of efforts by judicial authorities to reinforce the rule of law and hold perpetrators of serious crimes accountable, according to the Attorney General Office.

The Libyan Embassy in Manama affirmed Libya’s full support for all sovereign measures taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to maintain its security and stability and ensure the safety of its citizens and residents. In a statement, the embassy praised the dedicated efforts and high professionalism shown by Bahrain’s security agencies in confronting threats that target the country’s security and stability, noting that such efforts also contribute to protecting the security of the wider region. The embassy also reassured Libyan citizens residing in Bahrain that it remains in continuous coordination with the relevant Bahraini authorities, emphasizing that this coordination aims to ensure the safety of Libyan nationals and provide them with the necessary care and support.

Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity for the southern region, Salem Al-Zadma, officially assumed his duties on Sunday at the Prime Ministry’s office in Tripoli, following his appointment to the position as part of the recent cabinet reshuffle carried out by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah. Dbeibah appointed the former Deputy Prime Minister of the parallel government for the southern region, Salem Al-Zadma, as Deputy Prime Minister. He also took part in the Cabinet meeting held on March 12 in Tripoli.

A technical seminar on Artificial Intelligence Engineering was held on Sunday at the Future Library in the capital, Tripoli, under the supervision of Minister of State for the Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence in the Government of National Unity, Ziad Al-Hajjaji. The seminar aimed to strengthen digital knowledge and encourage interest in modern technologies in Libya. It brought together specialists and technology enthusiasts who discussed the engineering aspects of intelligent systems. Discussions focused on the structure of the Claude AI system and how it works to analyze complex texts and assist in software development, according to Hakomitna platform on Facebook. The event also included questions and interventions from attendees, reflecting the growing interest among Tripoli’s technology community in artificial intelligence applications and the future of the digital economy.

Presidential Council's Head Mohamed Menfi and Deputy Head Moussa Al-Koni met Sunday evening in Tripoli with members of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State to discuss proposals aimed at advancing a serious national dialogue between relevant institutions. The meeting focused on ways to bridge differences, break the political deadlock, and create conditions for a comprehensive political settlement that would unify state institutions and lead to elections. Participants also discussed the latest political and economic developments in Libya amid the continuing political stalemate and the challenges it poses for state institutions, according to a statement from Menfi’s media office. The statement emphasized the importance of prioritizing national interest and strengthening cooperation among institutions to overcome the current phase and support efforts aimed at achieving political and economic stability. Menfi proposed holding the talks inside Libya, suggesting Sirte, Benghazi, or Ghadames, with observers from national political parties and the “Quartet” (Arab League, African Union, European Union, Organization of Islamic Cooperation) along with ambassadors from influential countries.

Members of the UN-backed Structured Dialogue on Libya are continuing their work during the month of Ramadan through online meetings and working groups, as they prepare recommendations to be presented at the end of the process in June, according to the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The governance track is examining election governance and local governance as entry points to discussions on constitutional and legal frameworks ahead of further deliberations after the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Meanwhile, the security track is holding weekly online meetings to prepare briefing reports on security sector governance, which will be discussed at the next in-person session scheduled for April, the mission said. Female members of the dialogue, including women with disabilities, also held two online sessions under the Libyan Women’s Gathering, focusing on coordination and women’s priorities in the process. UNSMIL said it had launched an online survey and a digital youth platform during Ramadan to gather views and proposals from the public for inclusion in the process.

The migrant monitoring platform Alarm Phone announced that contact has been lost with 45 migrants who departed from the Tunisian coast last Wednesday night aboard an iron boat. The platform issued an urgent appeal for search and rescue operations in the central Mediterranean, expressing deep concern for the migrants’ lives and solidarity with their families, who are awaiting any information about their loved ones amid difficult weather and navigation conditions. Despite heightened monitoring, such journeys continue in large numbers and often end in humanitarian tragedies beyond the capacity of rescue teams. According to official data from the International Organization for Migration’s Missing Migrants Project, the Mediterranean has claimed or caused the disappearance of 550 people since the beginning of this year, most of whom departed from Libya and Tunisia. However, humanitarian NGOs say the real figures may be more than double the official statistics, citing hundreds of undocumented deaths during Storm Harry, which struck the region last January—making the current year one of the deadliest in Mediterranean migration routes.

Families of detainees held at the Mitiga Reform and Rehabilitation Institution in Tripoli staged a protest on Sunday outside the offices of the attorney general and the Presidential Council, calling for the implementation of court-ordered releases and respect for their relatives’ legal rights. The demonstrators urged authorities to enforce release orders issued by both civilian and military courts, speed up legal proceedings and ensure detainees are brought before prosecutors and courts within legally mandated timeframes. Some participants also voiced concern over reports that several detainees had begun a hunger strike in protest at alleged ill-treatment, and called for regular family visits and humane conditions inside the facility. The National Institution for Human Rights in Libya said in a statement on Facebook that it supported the families’ demands, urging the Supreme Judicial Council, the justice ministry and the judicial police to implement court rulings and ensure detainees receive healthcare, adequate food and access to legal communication with relatives and lawyers.

attack on Iran, the conflict has quickly escalated into a full-blown regional war, just as Iran had long warned it could. These frameworks bring together Mediterranean and Gulf partners to tackle shared threats such as violent extremism, protection of energy infrastructure, missile defense, and cybersecurity. While NATO can’t offer protection guarantees to Gulf countries, stronger NATO coordination between Gulf countries could strengthen regional security integration. Iranian missile and drone attacks, including previous strikes by Iran-aligned Houthis, have shown that integrated air defense is essential for regional partners. Looking ahead, NATO’s southern neighborhood, already rising in importance, will become an even more urgent agenda item in light of the Iran conflict.

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The Education Minister Mohamed Al-Gharyou has reviewed progress on an initiative aimed at improving the teaching of English in schools across the country. Representatives from the British Council and the Teachers Training Institute attended the meeting, where officials reviewed the results of an assessment conducted for more than 2,000 English language teachers. They also discussed the rollout of a recently launched teacher training programme and expert reports on the review and development of English language curricula. Participants stressed the need to expand the initiative to include English teachers in all education districts across Libya, in line with directives from the prime minister. The initiative forms part of a national programme aimed at improving English language teaching in Libyan schools through teacher assessments, professional training and curriculum development.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced on Friday that it had organized a voluntary return flight for 143 undocumented migrants from Tripoli this week. The flight departed from Mitiga International Airport, transporting 79 migrants to Gambia, followed by 64 migrants to Senegal, according to a statement from the organization on its Facebook page. The organization assigned medical and administrative escorts to the migrants on board the aircraft to ensure a safe and humane journey, in coordination with the European Union Delegation to Libya.

The Libyan Red Crescent Society, Tripoli branch, announced on Saturday the recovery of a body, believed to be that of a migrant, from Al-Fanar beach. This followed a report from the Tajoura Security Directorate indicating the presence of a body on the beach in the Al-Fanar area. A body recovery team was dispatched to the location in the early morning hours, according to a statement issued by the Society. Despite the rugged terrain of the coastal area, the team commenced its field operations after obtaining permission from the relevant prosecutor. They successfully recovered the body according to established procedures and then handed it over to the Ambulance and Emergency Services to complete the necessary transfer procedures and take all required actions in accordance with applicable laws.

Tripoli – The National Meteorological Center urged citizens to exercise caution. This applies to tonight and the next two days. The center issued a warning today, Sunday. It urged citizens and vehicle owners to be cautious. Residents living near wadi courses should also take precautions.

The National Accord bloc within the High Council of State (HCS) has called for the suspension of a licence granted to the oil company Arkenu, alleging the decision involves corruption. The bloc also linked Libya’s economic difficulties to political divisions and institutional corruption. It said some of its members had previously filed an administrative appeal before the Zawiya Court of Appeal against the prime minister’s decision to grant the licence. According to the statement, the case has been postponed since July 2025, which the bloc said reflected pressure on the judiciary to prevent a ruling that would protect the national interest. It also called on oversight and state institutions to intervene to halt a “clear plunder” that has led to declining oil revenues, citing reports by UN experts and other international assessments.