As Libya’s political situation deteriorates, where does Europe stand on migration?
14 Dec 2022

As Libya’s political situation deteriorates, where does Europe stand on migration?

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Libya is an important location of transit for people attempting to reach Europe, traditionally from Sub Saharan Africa and more recently increasingly from Egypt and Libya itself. This position has made it the departure point of many of those who … Continued

European Union imposes additional sanctions for human rights abuses and arms embargo violations in Libya
30 Sep 2020

European Union imposes additional sanctions for human rights abuses and arms embargo violations in Libya

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The European Union (EU) has implemented sanctions on three entities that have violated the UN arms embargo in Libya. Additionally, two individuals have also been sanctioned, one individual for human rights abuses against migrants and refugees in the notorious human trafficking hub Bani Walid, and the other for supplying military equipment material to the country. The sanctions are the result of follow-up by the EU on Libya, which it states is part of its commitment to peace and security in the country. This article outlines some of the activities and statements of the EU in relation to Libya in the last month.