AGP Executive Report

Diplomacy: Somalia’s newly appointed ambassador to Libya, Abdifatah Sheikh Ahmed Abdulmannan, presented his credentials to Libya’s Presidential Council chairman Mohamed al-Menfi in Tripoli, signaling renewed efforts to deepen ties. Parliamentary Diplomacy: Arab and African delegations have started arriving in Benghazi for the Asian-African Parliamentary Council conference on June 15-16, with the Libyan House of Representatives hosting. Security & Detention: Global Sumud activists say 10 humanitarian volunteers detained in eastern Libya have had their detention extended by 30 days, with hunger strike concerns and calls for legal access and release. Military Cooperation: Libya and Italy concluded technical meetings in Tripoli on military cooperation, agreeing on joint training and rehabilitation programmes for the coming period. Justice & Crime: A British court convicted two men for an illicit arms brokerage network targeting conflict zones including Libya, while Libya’s Attorney General ordered pretrial detention of 15 migrants over alleged smuggling and trafficking links. Economy & Digital Push: Tripoli is set to host EPAIX 2026, an electronic payments and digital transformation exhibition, as Libya also moves to develop a national laboratory system and expand trade cooperation with Morocco.

Benghazi Detentions: The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) says 10 humanitarian volunteers detained in Benghazi have had their detention extended by 30 days, with families and lawyers reportedly not properly notified, prompting urgent calls for release and legal documentation. Human Smuggling Crackdown: Libya’s Attorney General ordered pretrial detention of 15 illegal migrants after arrests tied to a smuggling and trafficking network, including allegations of extortion from families. Security in the South: Saddam Haftar toured the Southern Military Zone headquarters, saying forces are boosting readiness and border security, while critics accuse the move of expanding control and relying on foreign fighters. Diplomacy & Politics: The EU backed the UN-facilitated Structured Dialogue recommendations, urging Libya to move toward elections and institutional unity, as some governance-track members raise concerns. International Cooperation: Libya and Italy wrapped up talks on military cooperation and joint training, while Menfi received China’s new ambassador credentials and Libya signed an Egypt deal to upgrade technical education. Economy & Tech: Tripoli is preparing for EPAIX 2026 on electronic payments and digital transformation, and the economy ministry discussed building a national laboratory system to support trade and product testing.

Libya’s Transition Under Scrutiny: Fathi Al‑Shibli says the UN mission has shifted from leading a solution to “managing and prolonging” Libya’s crisis, warning the transitional period is becoming an end in itself. EU Backs Structured Dialogue: EU missions in Libya endorsed the Structured Dialogue recommendations as “Libyan-led and Libyan-owned,” urging stakeholders to implement them to restore institutional legitimacy and move toward elections—while some governance-track participants reportedly question how fully the final proposals reflect earlier discussions. Security and Diplomacy: The US reaffirmed support for Libyan military unification in a Benghazi meeting, and US-Libyan monthly expertise exchanges continue between US Civil Affairs forces and Libyan officers. Economy and Oil: Libya’s oil export revenues rose in May on higher global prices, with 43 million barrels exported; oil remains the backbone of national income. Customs Crackdown: At Ras Jedir, Libyan customs seized $500,000 and nearly €235,000 hidden in a vehicle arriving from Tunisia. Migration Tensions: Libyan social media and street protests are intensifying over irregular migrants, with UNHCR and other agencies facing renewed anger in Tripoli.

Libya’s Oil Boom: Libya’s May exports hit about 43 million barrels and revenues rose to roughly $3.4 billion as global crude prices climbed after the Strait of Hormuz crisis, keeping Tripoli’s oil leverage in focus. Border Crackdown: Libyan customs at Ras Jedir seized $500,000 and nearly €235,000 hidden in secret compartments inside a vehicle arriving from Tunisia, with suspects handed to authorities. Migration Controls: The GNU temporarily suspended visa-on-arrival at airports and air entry points while it reviews safeguards to curb fraud and abuse. EU-UN Political Push: EU missions in Libya welcomed the UN-facilitated Structured Dialogue recommendations, urging stakeholders to engage for reunification and elections. Benghazi Education Hope: After years of war damage, students at the University of Benghazi say classes are continuing in temporary facilities as a new campus is set to open. Electricity Woes: Libya’s power crisis is back with outages and fuel shortages, but analysts say the deeper problem is institutional and governance breakdown, not just supply. Security Cooperation: Libya’s army chief discussed boosting naval capabilities with France’s ambassador as a French vessel arrived for joint training.

Libya-US Military Cooperation: Libya’s army chief of staff, Salah al-Din al-Namroush, met France’s ambassador and discussed boosting naval readiness as a French vessel visited Tripoli, while a separate US report says American civil affairs troops are running monthly expertise exchanges with Libyan officers tied to the Presidential Council’s General Staff. Benghazi Education Comeback: After years of war damage, students at the University of Benghazi are returning to a new campus planned to open in autumn, with leaders saying the university “is life itself.” Border and Migration Controls: The GNU temporarily suspended visa-on-arrival at airports and air entry points, ordering a new visa system proposal within 30 days amid renewed debate over irregular migration. Structured Dialogue Momentum: The EU welcomed the UN-facilitated Structured Dialogue’s end recommendations, urging Libyan stakeholders to engage and move toward elections and reunification of state institutions. Benghazi Hosts Regional Parliament Event: House of Representatives MP Yousef al-Fakhri said Benghazi will host the Asian-African Parliamentary Council conference on June 15-16, highlighting Libya’s return to regional diplomacy. Energy Crisis Warning: A new report describes Libya’s electricity breakdown as both fuel-supply strain and a governance problem, with officials warning of worsening summer outages.

Libya Migration & Security: A Kurdish youth trafficking case is back in focus after reports that a human trafficking gang in Tripoli abducted eight Kurds, beating and humiliating them while threatening forced organ removal unless ransoms are paid. Libya Diplomacy: Libya and Greece reviewed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and continue dialogue on maritime delimitation, while Libya also held talks with Italy on expanding defense cooperation and training programs. Libya Politics & Governance: Libya’s National Security Committee warned that creating new regions too easily could inflame local rivalries and threaten state unity, urging caution amid institutional and local governance gaps. Libya Energy & Industry: Libya’s NOC struck a unified oils field agreement with major international partners, and separate reporting says NOC signed a unified operating agreement for an I/R field with international partners; Libya’s structured dialogue also continued pushing for unified executive authority ahead of elections. Regional Context: EU migration hardening and renewed talk of “return hubs” are raising pressure on Libya as a key transit route into Europe.

Libya–Greece diplomacy: Libya’s acting foreign minister Taher Al-Baour met Greece’s deputy foreign minister in Tripoli to push economic and energy cooperation and to keep maritime boundary talks moving. Security cooperation: Libya’s interior minister Emad Al-Trabelsi and China’s ambassador discussed training, capacity building, and security communications to fight crime. Political process: UNSMIL’s Hanna Tetteh briefed the AU Peace and Security Council on Libya’s roadmap, reconciliation efforts, and follow-up to the Structured Dialogue, including the mini-dialogue mechanism. Local governance: A GIZ-backed training course in Libya wrapped up to strengthen municipal capacity, covering legal, administrative, and financial tools for local councils. Energy updates: The GNU ordered GECOL to prepare a plan to manage peak electricity demand, while NOC signed a unified operating agreement for the Murzuq Basin I/R field to streamline operations. Oil & industry: NOC also moved to unify field management with international partners, and Libyan Iron & Steel and the Export Development Authority agreed to build a fishing trawler factory to boost marine industry. Humanitarian/legal pressure: Journalists’ federations urged the release of Spanish reporter Alicia Armesto detained in Benghazi with an aid convoy bound for Gaza.

Border Control: Libya’s Government of National Unity has temporarily suspended visas on arrival at airports and air entry points, citing document fraud and irregular infiltration, while the Interior Ministry and foreign affairs authority prepare new visa rules within 30 days. Diplomacy: Greece says it has made diplomatic gains with Libya, including renewed commitment in Tripoli to EEZ delimitation talks under international law. Oil & Gas: Libya’s National Oil Corporation signed a unified operating agreement for the I/R oil field in the Murzuq Basin, aiming to streamline procedures and stabilize production with partners including TotalEnergies, Repsol, Equinor and OMV. Humanitarian Detention: Global Sumud land convoy volunteers remain held in Benghazi after reported abductions, with 10 still on a life-threatening “dry” hunger strike and limited communication. EU Maritime Pressure: Russia condemned expanded EU Operation IRINI sanctions tied to inspections of vessels linked to the “shadow fleet,” while Ukraine says it struck a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Black Sea. Sports: Hossam El Badry led Al Ahli Tripoli to a third straight Libyan Cup title, beating Al Ahli Benghazi 1-0.

Health Reform: Libya’s Ministry of Health says it’s pressing ahead with sector reform, tightening inspections and oversight, and tackling budget delays and misconduct risks. Digital Finance: Network International and National Union Bank (NUB) signed a deal to digitize Libya’s banking, including prepaid card issuance and fraud-prevention tools. EU Detention Case: The EU Commission says it’s ready to provide “discreet support” for Land Flotilla activists detained in Benghazi, after Italy’s lawmakers urged action for two Italian detainees. Migration Crisis: Reports say over 300 migrants bound for the UK were kidnapped in Libya for ransom, with threats of forced kidney removal. Food & Economy: Tripoli’s tuna market is booming during peak season, with supplies boosting demand and keeping prices relatively affordable. Road Safety: A crash in Zuwara killed six people, with authorities blaming speeding and poor infrastructure. AI Push: Libya launched its National AI Strategy 2026-2030, targeting wider government AI use and digitization of records. Vocational Training: Tripoli’s House of Arts and Traditional Crafts graduated its first leather-industry trainee class, including programs for people with disabilities.

Migration & Human Rights: A BBC investigation says more than 300 Iraqi Kurdistan migrants kidnapped in Libya were tortured and threatened with forced organ removal unless families paid $5,000 each, with survivors alleging some kidnappers carried out kidney harvesting. UN & Refugees: UNSMIL denied claims that UNHCR’s office was moved to its headquarters and warned that misleading reports about refugee “settlement” in Libya are false, after protests blocked access to the UNHCR office in Tripoli. Security Cooperation: Libya and Italy discussed security cooperation and capacity building, while Libya’s Deputy Defense Minister met a Turkish delegation on bilateral military ties and reconstruction. Economy & Energy: NOC signed an MoU with PMI to build project-management training and standards, and also met Schlumberger on developing marginal oilfields and training Libyan professionals. Central Bank Watch: Libya’s Central Bank said a cyber incident was contained with no confirmed impact on customer accounts, and warned salary spending trends could create a 2026 budget shortfall. Regional Politics: Egypt’s foreign minister spoke with a US adviser about Sudan and Libya, stressing unifying Libyan institutions and holding elections. Local Violence: At least three people were killed in armed clashes in Zawiya, west of Tripoli.

Kidnapping on Libya’s migrant route: A BBC investigation says more than 300 Iraqi Kurdish men bound for the UK were kidnapped in Libya, held in overcrowded cells, tortured, and threatened with forced organ removal unless families paid about $5,000 per person. Libya’s migration stance: In Tripoli, Interior Minister Emad Al-Trabelsi met “No to Resettlement” protesters, reiterating Libya rejects resettlement and says it will tackle illegal migration through border security and tighter control. Regional diplomacy: Egypt’s foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, spoke by phone with a US senior advisor about Sudan and Libya, stressing unity, a Libyan-led political process, and elections. Benghazi conference prep: Libya’s House of Representatives office in Benghazi met officials from the Asian-African Parliamentary Council ahead of a June 15-16 conference. Benghazi journalist detained: Spanish journalist Alicia Armesto and nine activists were detained near Sirte while traveling with a humanitarian convoy to Gaza; journalist groups demand her immediate release.

Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Turkey’s intelligence chief İbrahim Kalın joined Cairo discussions on advancing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, focusing on a roadmap, humanitarian access, calm on the ground, and future administration and reconstruction plans. Libya Politics: The Presidential Council said any real progress must be rooted in Libya’s existing institutions, rejecting bypassing national frameworks. Structured Dialogue Dispute: Governance Track members told High Council of State head Mohamed Takala that final recommendations don’t reflect dialogue discussions and don’t serve national interests. Water Risk: Libya’s Water Resources Ministry warned of thunderstorms and valley runoff risks across western and southern areas. Health Sector Audit: An audit report flagged LYD 11.8 billion spent on medicines (2022–2025) amid monopoly, waste, and procurement chaos. Migration Tragedy: A migrant boat departed Libya and capsized near Malta; at least 11 died and dozens were rescued. NOC Training Deal: Libya’s National Oil Corporation signed an MoU with PMI to build project-management training and standards in the energy sector.

Libya’s political track: UNSMIL says Libya’s Structured Dialogue has wrapped up, with final recommendations aimed at elections and stronger state institutions, after consultations involving more than 10,000 people. Energy & jobs: Libya’s National Oil Corporation signed an MoU with the US Project Management Institute to expand training, build local competencies, and apply international project management standards in the energy sector. Derna rebuilding: Nearly three years after the 2023 disaster, Derna is back on its feet with new roads, bridges, homes and a hospital, but residents say the trauma and mental health needs remain. Migration pressure in the region: A migrant boat departed from Libya and capsized near Malta; Italian and Maltese rescue efforts recovered 10 bodies and rescued dozens, with reports of at least 11 deaths as people fell overboard during rescue. EU maritime enforcement: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Operation IRINI has updated rules to allow boarding ships tied to Russia’s “shadow fleet” in the Mediterranean.

Migration Tragedy: At least 10 people died after a migrant boat carrying about 60 people capsized in the Mediterranean near Malta, with 48 survivors rescued and searches still ongoing as the vessel reportedly departed from Libya. UN Political Process: Libya’s UN-facilitated Structured Dialogue has concluded, with UNSMIL saying the next phase will focus on implementing recommendations aimed at elections and unifying state institutions. Governance Track: The dialogue’s governance proposals include a unified executive authority, a new Presidential Council structure, and a transitional period of 18–24 months, while barring transitional office holders from running in the next elections. Humanitarian Detention: International volunteers from the Sumud Maghreb Global Convoy remain incommunicado in eastern Libya and are on hunger strike after alleged arbitrary detention and deteriorating health. Energy & Power Stability: Prime Minister Dbeibah ordered an urgent NOC-GECOL meeting after fuel shortages threatened summer electricity generation, warning of possible load-shedding and blackouts. Industry & Economy: The Libyan Industry Union launched a “Made in Libya” e-platform to connect factories and markets digitally, and the NOC signed an MoU with PMI to build project-management capacity in Libya’s energy sector. Finance Recognition: The Arab Banking Union named Central Bank of Libya Governor Naji Issa “Governor of the Year 2026.”

Education: Libya’s Basic Education Completion Certificate exams kicked off Sunday across 134 education districts, with 211,884 students taking tests inside Libya and 642 abroad in 34 countries, as the National Center for Assessment urged a fair, disruption-free process. Migration & Safety: Italy’s coastguard recovered 10 bodies after a boat carrying nearly 60 migrants capsized near Malta; 48 were rescued and searches continue, as UN-linked figures show Mediterranean deaths remain alarmingly high. Diplomacy & Politics: Tunisia’s foreign minister met UN envoy Hanna Tetteh in Tunis to back UN-led efforts and structured dialogue, while UNSMIL’s governance track recommendations call for a unified executive authority, unified security institutions, and a transitional roadmap toward elections. Power & Economy: Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah ordered an urgent NOC-GECOL meeting after fuel shortages threatened summer electricity stability, with warnings of generation deficits and possible load-shedding. Human Rights: Libya Crimes Watch said May 2026 saw continued unlawful killings, arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, and migrant deaths along routes, citing failures to protect civilians and ensure accountability. Energy Investment: Oman’s OQEP signed an MoU with Libya’s Investment Authority to explore joint oil and gas investment opportunities.

Oman–Libya Energy Deal: OQEP signed an MoU with Libya’s Investment Authority in Tripoli, with Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh present, to explore joint oil and gas investment opportunities and deepen energy cooperation. Derna Reconstruction: Nearly three years after the 2023 storm disaster, Derna is rebuilding with new homes, roads, bridges, a desalination plant, schools, a university and a 600-bed hospital—though residents say trauma still lingers. Anti-Migrant Tensions in Tripoli: Libya’s Acting Foreign Minister Taher Al-Baour reiterated Tripoli rejects any migrant resettlement in Libya after protesters blocked UNHCR’s Tripoli office; UNSMIL also said the UN is not running resettlement programmes and warned against misinformation and attacks on UN staff. Libya–Syria Tourism Talks: Libya’s envoy to Syria met the tourism minister in Damascus to revive cooperation on tourism investment, training and handicrafts. Sports: Al Suwaihli SC won the Libyan Premier League for the first time, beating Al-Nasr Benghazi 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.