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Libya News
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Libya remains politically divided as clashes between rival militias escalate in Tripoli, displacing hundreds and disrupting oil exports. Meanwhile, severe water shortages hit major cities due to aging infrastructure and mismanagement. The UN reports 2.5 million Libyans need humanitarian aid amid economic collapse and inflation nearing 15%.
Political News
The Government of National Unity (GNU), led by Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, faces renewed opposition from the Tobruk-based parliament, which rejects his budget proposals. Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army (LNA) consolidates power in the east, raising fears of renewed civil war. The African Union calls for urgent dialogue, but foreign interference from Turkey, Russia, and the UAE complicates peace efforts.
Election News
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Presidential and parliamentary elections, delayed since 2021, face further postponement to 2025 due to security and logistical challenges.
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UN-mediated talks in Geneva collapse as factions disagree on electoral laws.
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Voter registration stalls in western Libya amid militia violence.
Legal News
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ICC issues arrest warrants for 3 militia commanders accused of war crimes in Benghazi.
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Libyan court sentences ex-Gaddafi officials for corruption, but critics call trials politically motivated.
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New cybercrime law sparks outcry for restricting press freedom.
Entertainment News
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Libyan film "When the War Ended" premieres at Carthage Film Festival, depicting post-Gaddafi trauma.
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Underground rap scene flourishes in Misrata, with artists like Ibn Thabit criticizing corruption.
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No major concerts due to security risks, but local theaters host small cultural events.
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⚽ Football: Libya banned from 2026 World Cup qualifiers after FIFA cites government interference.
����️ Olympics: No Libyan athletes qualify for Paris 2024 due to lack of funding.
���� Basketball: Domestic league suspended indefinitely amid violence.
Forecast
(Tripoli/Benghazi/Sebha averages)
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Mon 1 Jul: ����️ 42°C – Scorching (Sebha)
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Tue 2 Jul: ����️ 38°C – Dust storms (Tripoli)
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Wed 3 Jul: ☀️ 35°C – Intense sun
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Thu 4 Jul: ����️ 32°C – Coastal winds (Benghazi)
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Fri 5 Jul: ����️ 40°C – Extreme heat
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Sat 6 Jul: ����️ 28°C – Rare showers (northwest)
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Sun 7 Jul: ����️ 36°C – Hazy
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Libya’s political deadlock, economic collapse, and security vacuum persist, with no clear path to stability. The international community grows increasingly frustrated as humanitarian needs soar. ��������
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