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Libya Observer
20 minutes ago
- Politics
- Libya Observer
HNEC: All municipal election polling centers closed without security breaches
The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) announced the closure of all polling centers in the 26 municipal councils where elections were held on Saturday. By 6 p.m., local time, the Chairman of the Commission's main operations room, Ashraf Hammouda, confirmed that all targeted municipal polling stations had closed without any notable security breaches, according to an HNEC statement. Polling centers had opened at 9 a.m. in the 26 municipal councils. While elections were initially planned in 63 municipalities, the Commission confirmed that voting could not take place in 37 municipalities for various reasons, including attacks on HNEC offices and instructions from security agencies affiliated with the parallel government to halt voting in 27 municipalities. News Tagged: HNEC municipal elections
Libya Observer
6 hours ago
- Business
- Libya Observer
Turkey tops Libya's imports in 2025
Turkey has emerged as the leading source of goods and services imported into Libya so far this year, followed by China, Egypt, India and Russia. Figures released by the Central Bank of Libya show that banks used $15.3bn in foreign currency between January and July 2025 – a 30% rise on the same period in 2024. The United Arab Emirates was the biggest destination for letters of credit issued by Libyan commercial banks to the private sector, accounting for 29.3% of requests. It was followed by Turkey (22.1%), Egypt (10.8%), Switzerland (4.8%) and China (4%). Turkish-origin goods represented the largest share of imports at 26.4%, with China (12.6%), Egypt (11.4%), India (6.2%) and Russia (4.8%) trailing behind. Machinery and equipment topped the list of imports at 21.2% of foreign currency requests, followed by pharmaceuticals at 20.4%. The Libyan Iron and Steel Company was the single largest importer, with $244.3m in approved requests, followed by the National Cancer Control Authority ($188m) and the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund ($118.9m). Tags: libyan economy
Libya Observer
a day ago
- Politics
- Libya Observer
Clashes erupt between 444 Brigade and Deterrence Apparatus in Tripoli
Late Thursday night and early Friday, intermittent clashes erupted in the Furnaj area of Tripoli between the 444 Brigade and the Deterrence Apparatus. On Friday morning, social media activists shared footage showing convoys and tanks from the Deterrence Apparatus moving toward the Furnaj roundabout. A conflict-resolution force positioned itself between the two parties to enforce a ceasefire and prevent the fighting from flaring up again. News Tagged: clashes in tripoli Ceasefire
Libya Observer
a day ago
- Politics
- Libya Observer
Dbeibah, Al-Namroush discuss security and military situation in Libya
Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has met with Deputy Chief of the General Staff and Commander of the Western Coastal Military Zone, Salah Al-Namroush, to review the latest security and military developments in the country. During the meeting, Al-Namroush presented a report on the current situation in the western region and the organizational measures implemented to strengthen security and stability in various areas. Dbeibah reaffirmed the government's commitment to fully supporting the military institution and stressed the need to continue efforts to maintain security and promote stability nationwide. News Tagged: Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah
Libya Observer
a day ago
- Politics
- Libya Observer
Fires destroy election materials in Zawiya and damage office in Ajilat
Fires broke out on Friday at the electoral administration warehouses in Zawiya and the elections office in Ajilat. In Zawiya, the blaze completely destroyed the warehouse's contents, materials that were set to be distributed when the electoral process began on Saturday morning. In Ajilat, the fire damaged the office's contents but did not reach the warehouses, leaving the distribution materials intact, according to local sources. The High National Elections Commission stated the fires were deliberate, holding security authorities responsible and urging them to provide a safe environment for the elections. News Tagged: municipal elections fire
