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May 2025 - Libya Special Weapons News
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- UN extends authorization to inspect vessels suspected of violating Libya arms embargo People's Daily 30 May 2025 -- The Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution to extend the authorization for UN member states to inspect vessels suspected of Libya arms embargo violation.
- Security Council Renews Arms Embargo on Libya for Six Months, Adopting Draft Resolution 2780 (2025) by Vote of 13 in Favour, 2 Abstentions UN Security Council 29 May 2025 -- The Security Council today extended its previous authorizations concerning the arms embargo against Libya for six more months.
- Protest erupts in Libya's Tripoli, senior officials resign People's Daily 17 May 2025 -- A massive protest against the Government of National Unity (GNU) erupted in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Friday demanding the GNU to step down, as a number of senior government officials resigned.
- Trump plans to relocate 1 million Palestinians to Libya Press TV 17 May 2025 -- The administration of US President Donald Trump is working on a plan to relocate about 1 million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Libya, according to a report.
- Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC to the United Nations Security Council on the Situation in Libya, pursuant to Resolution 1970 (2011) ICC 15 May 2025
- Libya accepts ICC jurisdiction over alleged crimes from 2011 to the end of 2027 ICC 15 May 2025 -- On 12 May 2025, the Registrar of the International Criminal Court ("ICC" or "the Court"), Osvaldo Zavala Giler, received a declaration lodged by the Libyan government declaring Libya's acceptance of the ICC's jurisdiction with respect to alleged crimes in its territory from 2011 to the end of 2027.
- Libya's fragile peace tested again as new clashes roil Tripoli UN News 15 May 2025 -- A fragile calm has settled over Tripoli after a sudden surge of violence this week left parts of the city in ruins, claimed civilian lives, and heightened concerns about the stability of Libya's already fragile political and security situation.
- As Criminal Court Prosecutor Accelerates Work, Libya Must Be Prepared to Carry Out Credible, Effective Proceedings at National Level, Delegate Tells Security Council UN Security Council 15 May 2025 -- In a briefing to the Security Council today, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) underscored the Libyan Government's stated commitment to cooperate with the Court and pursue justice for its people, while urging the handover of a suspect alleged to have committed grave crimes against detainees — including migrants and refugees.
- Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Libya UN Secretary-General 15 May 2025
- UN 'alarmed' by violence in Libya capital as fighting rages Press TV 15 May 2025 -- The United Nations refugee organization has announced that it is "alarmed" by the level of violence in Libya's capital, Tripoli.
- A UN-facilitated political process can deliver lasting peace, stability and security for Libya: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 15 May 2025 -- Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.
- Iran expresses concern over the worsening security situation in Libya IRNA 15 May 2025 -- The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has voiced deep concern over the ongoing military clashes in Tripoli, the Libyan capital, which have resulted in dozens of casualties.
- Iran urges immediate end to deadly violence in Libyan capital Press TV 15 May 2025 -- Iran has expressed concerns about the continuation of deadly armed clashes in the Libyan capital of Tripoli, calling for an immediate end to the violence and bloodshed there.
- No: 104, 14 May 2025, Regarding the Recent Developments in Libya Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 May 2025
- Libya: Statement by the Spokesman European External Action Service (EEAS) 14 May 2025 -- The European Union expresses its strong support for the recent announcement of a truce and the subsequent de-escalation of tensions in Tripoli. However, we are deeply concerned by the reports of civilian casualties and significant destruction of civilian infrastructure that have occurred, and we express sympathy to all casualties and their families. The EU strongly calls for accountability of those responsible.
- Prisoners Escape From Detention Facility in Tripoli's Eastern Suburb - Authorities Sputnik 14 May 2025 -- Dozens of prisoners have broken out of a detention facility in Tajoura, an eastern suburb of the Libyan capital of Tripoli, the provincial judicial authorities said.
- Clashes Renew in Several Areas of Tripoli - Reports Sputnik 14 May 2025 -- Clashes are again taking place in several areas of the Libyan capital of Tripoli as the second night of unrest begins, Libyan newspaper Al Wasat reported on Wednesday.
- Military Operation in Tripoli Successfully Completed - Libyan GNU's Defense Ministry Sputnik 13 May 2025 -- The military operation in the Libyan capital Tripoli has been successfully completed, the defense ministry of the Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU) said.
- Libyan Presidential Council's Security Chief Killed in Tripoli - Reports Sputnik 13 May 2025 -- Libya's Presidential Council security chief, Abdelghani al-Kikli, was killed in the country's capital of Tripoli, with gunfire heard in several areas of the city, Al Wasat newspaper reported, citing sources.
- Meeting with Supreme Commander of the Libyan National Army Khalifa Haftar President of Russia 10 May 2025
- US' plan to deport Filipinos to Libya 'cruel, inhumane': Escudero Philippine News Agency 08 May 2025 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Thursday condemned a reported plan by US immigration authorities to deport undocumented Asian nationals, including Filipinos, to Libya, calling the move cruel and a violation of basic human rights.
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