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The top U.N. official in Libya is warning that the political, military and security situation in the oil-rich north African country has deteriorated “quite rapidly” and without renewed political talks leading to a unified government and elections there will be greater instability.

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4 days ago · The competition for Libya’s oil wealth lies at the heart of its political and economic challenges. “The protracted institutional and political divisions, coupled with harmful unilateral actions and the struggle for control of resources by a privileged few, hold the aspirations and needs of the Libyan people captive,” Ms. Tetteh said.

The new U.N. envoy to Libya has underscored the volatile security situation in the oil-rich country, with political rivals and armed groups competing for control over territory and a recent surge ...

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Libyans from rival regions and all walks of life are fed up with the country’s divisions and want political players to end their years-long impasse and agree to hold national elections, a key step to peace in the oil-rich north African country, the U.N. deputy representative said Wednesday.

Aug 16, 2024 · With two rival governments at either end of the country, ongoing political ruptures and, now, fresh military mobilization, there are fears Libya could be heading toward more violence and...

Mar 27, 2025 · There are an estimated 800 to 1,000 Russian mercenaries in Libya supporting Haftar’s forces. Once part of the now defunct Wagner group, they are now believed to be under Russian government authority, rebranded as part of Russia’s Africa Corps. Russia sees Libya as an important transit route to Central Africa and views Haftar as an ally.

UN warns of risks from Libya crisis The crisis over control of executive power in Libya could lead to instability and ... Libya armed groups step back after Tripoli escalation Libya’s parliament-appointed prime minister said Friday that armed groups backing ...