Sahara Politics: U.S. adviser Massad Boulos reaffirmed Washington’s backing for a lasting political settlement to the Sahara dispute, stressing any outcome must be acceptable to the parties and aligned with UN Security Council Resolution 2797. Energy & Security: Arab and Islamic countries, including Libya, condemned drone attacks that damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, calling them a violation of international law and pledging support for Riyadh. Migrant Crisis in Libya: A viral “Slave Trade in Libya 2026” video sparked outrage, but reporting says the specific footage hasn’t been independently verified, even as the UN has documented severe migrant abuses in Libya. Derna Anniversary: The UN marked three years since the Derna floods, urging continued focus on missing persons, livelihoods, and inclusive recovery. Eastern Libya Border Action: Coastal security near Tobruk rescued 72 migrants and destroyed boats and equipment in a raid on a warehouse used to shelter illegal migrants. Libya Aviation: Libya’s Libyan Airlines discussed resuming flights to Syria with Syrian aviation authorities. Trade & Industry: Libya’s National Development Agency said it is exploring investment options for Tunis-Carthage airport development, while Skikda port reported nearly 19,000 tonnes of cement and clinker shipped to Italy and Libya.