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Libyan Security Forces Arrest 77 Drug Dealers

Misrata · Misrata

Libyan Security Forces Arrest 77 Drug Dealers

The Libyan Joint Operations Force (JOF) has revealed details of a large-scale security operation targeting drug trafficking in the Qushi area of Misrata, resulting in the arrest of 77 suspects, including eight foreign nationals. The operation, carried out on 8 March and declassified this week, was conducted in two phases. In the first phase, JOF raided multiple sites and apprehended 54 individuals, among them four foreigners. In the second phase…Read Article

Libya Sends Troops to Italy for Special Operations Training

Military · Misrata

Libya Sends Troops to Italy for Special Operations Training

A new group of Libyan special forces personnel from the Sa’iqa (lightning) and Paratrooper units under the General Staff of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in western Libya has departed for Italy to undergo an eight-month specialised training programme. According to a statement issued by the Directorate of Moral Guidance, the contingent left from Misrata International Airport on Monday. The departure was attended by the Commander of the S…Read Article

Gaza. The “Maghreb Resistance” caravan arrives in Misrata.

Middle East · Misrata

Gaza. The “Maghreb Resistance” caravan arrives in Misrata.

15 June 2025 Libyans welcome Maghreb Resistance Convoy, which set out to break the blockade on Gaza, at Martyrs’ Square in Tripoli, Libya on... by @arraymedia Read Article

Libya & China Resume Talks on Misrata Cement Plant

Libya and China have taken steps to restart the long-delayed Misrata Cement Plant project, which aims to become one of the largest cement production facilities in the country. A virtual meeting was held on Tuesday between the technical committee responsible for the project and representatives from China’s Sinoma-Wuhan, a leading global cement engineering firm. The plant is designed to produce 2 million tons of cement annually in its first phase,…Misrata · Misrata Read Article

French Report: €1.8 Billion in Gold Smuggled Through Libya

A French report has warned of a growing wave of illegal gold smuggling and counterfeit currency operations across Libya. The report, published by Mondafrique, focuses on a major gold smuggling case in Misrata. Customs officials at the city’s international airport were involved in an attempt to move nearly 26 kilograms of gold out of the country, worth close to €1.8 billion at current market prices. Under Libyan law, only the Central Bank has the…Misrata · Misrata Read Article

UN seeks Libya consensus in Misurata visit

UN Special Representative Hanna Tetteh and her Deputy for Political Affairs Stephanie Koury travelled to Misurata on Thursday as part of ongoing consultations regarding recommendations from the UN Advisory Committee on Libya’s political future. The delegation met with Mayor Mahmoud Al-Suqatri, municipal council members, civil society representatives, youth leaders, and Major General Mohammed Musa, Commander […] The post UN seeks Libya consensus …United Nations · Misrata Read Article

Turkish Civil Aviation security team inspects Misrata Airport in preparation for flight resumption

‎A security team from Turkish Civil Aviation visited Misrata airport on yesterday to review security measures in preparation for the return of Turkish Airlines flights to the airport, Misrata Airport reported yesterday.‎ ‎ Misrata Airport said the visit came as part of the coordination steps between the two sides to ensure that international standards are […] The post Turkish Civil Aviation security team inspects Misrata Airport in preparation f…Misrata · Misrata Read Article

Misrata Chamber of Commerce to host Iranian Trade delegation next week

Misrata Chamber of Commerce announced today that it will be hosting an Iranian trade delegation at its headquarters on 8 May. No further details were provided about the size or specialisation of the delegation. It will be recalled that in November 2023, Libya’s Tripoli based Minister of Housing and Construction, Abu Baker Al-Ghawi, discussed with […] The post Misrata Chamber of Commerce to host Iranian Trade delegation next week appeared first o…Misrata · Misrata Read Article

Bodies of six migrants recovered near Libyan coastal city, says Red Crescent

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At least six bodies of migrants were recovered after they washed ashore near the Libyan city of Misrata, a Red Crescent volunteer said.Volunteering · Misrata Read Article

Bodies of six migrants recovered near Libyan coastal city, Red Crescent says

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MISRATA, Libya - At least six bodies of migrants were recovered after they washed ashore near the Libyan city of Misrata, a Red Crescent volunteer said. Read more at straitstimes.com.Volunteering · Misrata See the Story

Libya Intercepts Over 600 Migrants

Between 20 and 26 April 2025, a total of 607 migrants were intercepted and returned to Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The weekly maritime update highlights the ongoing scale of irregular migration along the Central Mediterranean route, despite mounting risks and fatalities. Among the intercepted migrants were 534 men, 76 women, and 33 children. The operations took place off several Libyan coastal towns, i…Immigration · Misrata Read Article

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