The Libya Observer

Security Council extends UNSMIL mandate until October 2027, reaffirms support for political roadmap lyo.ly/8it5

#Libya to face #Tunisia on 13 November in 2027 #AFCON qualifiers lyo.ly/8it7

Greek FM discusses #Libya-#Turkey maritime deal with UN chief lyo.ly/8it6

Libyan prosecutors uncover #civilregistryfraudv lyo.ly/8isp

#US, #Egyptianofficials discuss security and developments in #Libya and Sudan lyo.ly/8iso

Public Prosecution detains Civil Registry employee in national ID fraud case lyo.ly/8iry

Dbeibah meets Tripoli sports club heads to discuss support and development needs lyo.ly/8irx

Counterterrorism force arrests cell accused of kidnapping foreign nationals in Mali and Niger lyo.ly/8irw

Exchange Rate, Saturday, October 31, 2026 Updated at 1.15 PM Parallel market: $1 = LYD 10.03 #Libya #Libyaobserver

Parallel Government bans Afghan and Iranian nationals from entering areas under its control lyo.ly/8irv

The United Nations Security Council voted today to extend the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) for an additional year, renewing the mission’s authorization through October 31, 2027.

The U.S. Department of State announced sanction designations against Libyan Judicial Police official Osama Najeem and his wife, Aml Makhluf, citing allegations of gross violations of human rights. ​According to official statements, Najeem has been designated under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, rendering him and his immediate family members generally ineligible for entry into the United States. ​The Department of State cited Najeem’s involvement in "gross violations of human rights, including torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment". ​The documented violations attributed to Najeem took place during his tenure overseeing key detention facilities in western Libya, specifically the Mitiga and Al-Jadida prisons. Detainees under his supervision were reportedly subjected to systematic physical abuse, arbitrary violence, and unlawful detention practices.

An armed group forced a sudden shutdown of a major crude oil pipeline on Friday morning, threatening fuel production and cutting into national oil output, according to the National Oil Corporation (NOC). ​The state oil company confirmed that attackers shut off a critical valve along the main Al-Hamada crude oil pipeline in the Al-Rayayna region. ​In response to the incident, the NOC stated that it was forced to halt pumping operations through the line in order to protect production facilities and prevent further technical damaged to the energy infrastructure. ​The closure is expected to immediately impact local refining capabilities and national revenue. The NOC warned that the continuation of this sudden shutdown will inevitably result in the loss of approximately 15,000 barrels of crude oil per day—supplies that are critical for feeding the Zawiya oil refinery. ​No group has yet publicly claimed responsibility for the blockade, and local authorities have not disclosed the specific demands of the armed faction.

A lone traveler walks across the vast sand dunes under a dramatic, cloudy sky. (Photo: The Libya Observer) #Libya #Libyaobserver

GNU announces Tripoli International Airport set to reopen soon lyo.ly/8iqy

4+4 mini-dialogue group meets in London, agrees to expand consultations on unifying judiciary lyo.ly/8iqx

Investigation reveals construction of new airbase in Haftar-controlled territory near Egyptian border lyo.ly/8iqw

Air Algérie resumes flights to Tripoli after 12-year suspension lyo.ly/8iqi

Libya, UN discuss strengthening social protection programmes lyo.ly/8iqm

Libya, Somalia discuss resuming livestock and meat imports lyo.ly/8iqk