Libya Power Crisis Fallout: With temperatures topping 43°C in western Libya, protests over electricity outages have turned into a wider push against the Dbeibeh government, after Dbeibeh blamed GECOL corruption—only to face backlash over his own role in appointing its chairman. Western Libya Security: Rival clashes in Zawiya and Surman reportedly triggered a mass prison escape, while a “neutral force” moved in to restore order. Justice Under Fire: A widely shared video from Sabha shows a woman receiving 100 lashes for adultery, sparking outrage over public punishment and due-process concerns. Health Crackdown in Sabha: Libya’s Health Ministry ordered administrative closures of private clinics and shut down some laboratories for failing infection-control and storage standards. Infrastructure Push: In Sirt, the Bartama–Al-Shuwairif road site was formally handed over to a contractor, clearing the way for construction. Energy & Trade: Dangote Refinery is increasingly using Libyan crude as Nigerian supply slows, boosting feedstock diversification. Regional Diplomacy: Turkey’s intelligence chief met Libyan officials in Ankara to discuss unity and stability efforts. Human Smuggling Links: Europol says three suspected Syrian smugglers were arrested in Germany and Serbia over a network moving migrants into the EU via Libya and the Balkans.