AGP Executive Report

Migration Crackdown: Human Rights Watch says Libya’s rival eastern and western authorities have used incendiary anti-migrant rhetoric, mass detention, and collective expulsions after protests in Tripoli in early June. Food Safety Probe: Libya’s Attorney General reports banned pesticide residues in 65% of sampled produce from Tripoli, Benghazi, and Misrata, with further investigations and possible criminal cases. Political Unification Push: UN envoy Hanna Tetteh met Presidential Council Deputy Abdullah Al-Lafi amid controversy over the intelligence leadership, while US adviser Massad Boulos met Italy’s national security adviser and Saddam Haftar to back unifying Libya’s government, economy, and military. Air Connectivity: Pegasus Airlines is preparing an Istanbul–Tripoli route via Mitiga International Airport. Southern Development: Central Bank Governor Naji Issa discussed funding mechanisms for southern infrastructure, health, and education projects. Humanitarian Returns: IOM says 348 migrants voluntarily returned from Libya to Bangladesh and Ghana. Sports: Libya is listed in Group A for the 2027 FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers’ third window in Dakar/Douala/Luanda.

Libya Politics: Libya’s Presidency Council chief Mohamed Menfi urged unifying the national army under a joint, professional, neutral command under civilian authority, warning that Libya’s multiple military representations can’t be delayed any longer. Libya Energy: Tripoli’s government says OLA Energy Holdings has signed an agreement to acquire TotalEnergies’ Ethiopian assets, including about 120 fuel stations and a 13,000-cubic-metre storage terminal, making OLA the largest foreign operator in Ethiopia’s fuel retail market. Libya Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Washington with eastern Libya commander Saddam Haftar as part of efforts to unify Libya’s military, economic and political institutions, amid criticism of any power-sharing approach. Regional Security: Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin met Egypt’s Hassan Rashad in Ankara, discussing Gaza ceasefire issues and Libya’s administration and military unification, alongside Somalia developments. Libya Migration/Border: Libya’s civil aviation authority ordered enhanced Ebola screening at airports, as part of updated public health measures. Libya Courts/Justice: A report on the ICC’s detention center described how alleged war crimes suspects are held while awaiting trial and appeals.

Libya’s e-visa push: The GNU launched the second phase of “Wafed” and “E-Visa Libya,” making them the official systems for electronic visas and regulating foreign entry and residence. Anti-illegal migration enforcement: Al-Qubbah deported 88 undocumented migrants after legal procedures, including 32 Egyptians and 11 Bangladeshis. UNSMIL political track: Dialogue participants urged a unified government to end executive division and clear the way for credible elections. Intelligence leadership dispute: Presidential Council Deputy Head Mossa Al-Koni warned that any intelligence chief dismissal/appointment without proper collective issuance is legally void, urging staff to keep duties unchanged. Corruption crackdown (tuna quotas): Five officials were detained over alleged irregularities in Libya’s tuna quota distribution from 2018–2025. Energy and trade moves: OLA Energy signed to acquire TotalEnergies’ Ethiopia fuel assets, while Libya and Serbia discussed boosting trade, including a chamber of commerce and Serbia’s Expo participation. Regional security talks: Turkish and Egyptian intelligence chiefs met in Ankara, also discussing Libya’s push to unify administrations and military forces. Environment: A Swiss IQAir report says Libya’s air pollution is nearly five times above WHO guidelines.

Libya-US Unity Push: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Saddam Haftar in Washington, discussing efforts to unify Libya’s military, economic and political institutions as the US pushes a reunification plan. Presidential Council Tensions: Presidential Council co-chair Musa al-Koni says he was “illegally” overruled in the appointment of Libya’s intelligence chief, Abdel Majid Mlegta, raising fresh concerns over the political process. Political Deadlock Talks: Tripoli’s Abdullah Al-Lafi met Turkey’s ambassador to discuss Libya’s political developments and steps toward unifying the military institution under a single authority. Energy Update: Eni and Libya’s NOC started production from the Sabratha Compression Project, adding new compression capacity to boost offshore gas output and support supplies via the Mellitah-Misrata pipeline and exports to Italy. Anti-Corruption in Fisheries: Libya’s Public Prosecution ordered detention of officials over irregularities in tuna fishing quota management from 2018–2025, including alleged favoritism and improper reporting to ICCAT. Education Reform: Benghazi’s education committee met pharmacy faculty to plan a bill and workshop aimed at reforming university and continuing pharmaceutical education. Regional Security Link: Türkiye’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalın met Egypt’s Hassan Rashad in Ankara, with Gaza and Libya unification of administrations and forces among the topics.

Anti-Corruption Crackdown: Libya’s Public Prosecution ordered detention of officials tied to irregular tuna fishing quota allocations from 2018–2025, citing favoritism and improper reporting to ICCAT. Energy Boost: Eni and Libya’s NOC started up the Sabratha offshore compression project, adding about 800 million cubic metres of gas per year and supporting power generation and exports via Greenstream. US Push for Unity: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met eastern LNA deputy commander Saddam Haftar in Washington, reiterating support for unifying Libya’s military, economic and political institutions. UN Political Roadmap: UNSMIL envoy Hanna Tetteh briefed FM Taher Al-Baour on UN-led dialogue outcomes and a proposed roadmap, stressing inclusivity and stability. Central Bank Cyber Probe: Libya’s central bank is investigating alleged dark-web data after a recent cyberattack, saying core services and customer accounts remain operational. Public Health Measures: Libya’s Civil Aviation Authority ordered tighter Ebola screening at airports for flights from DRC, Uganda and other listed risk countries. Education Reform: Benghazi’s education committee discussed a bill to reform university and continuing pharmaceutical education, including a planned specialized workshop. Health Awareness: The Karama Party held a breast cancer awareness session focused on early detection and access to care. Regional Humanitarian Update: Eastern Libya released Gaza humanitarian convoy activists detained since May.

US-Libya Unity Push: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met eastern Libya’s Lt Gen Saddam Haftar in Washington, urging both sides to bridge divisions and work toward unifying Libya’s military, economic and political institutions, with more talks planned with Tripoli and the east. Offshore Gas Boost: Eni and Libya’s NOC, via Mellitah Oil & Gas, started production linked to the Sabratha Compression Project, targeting higher Bahr Essalam gas output (about 800 million cubic meters a year) to support power generation and exports to Italy via Greenstream. Visa Digital Shift: Libya’s Passports and Foreigners Authority moved to fully replace old visas with an electronic visa system, reporting around 6,000 e-visas issued and calling for the platform to become the sole route. Security and Governance: Speaker Aguila Saleh warned against unauthorized changes to Libya’s intelligence agency, saying House-approved rules require parliamentary approval for key appointments and dismissals. Regional Spillover Concerns: A new investigation alleges UAE-backed Sudan rebels have been trained in secret camps in eastern Libya, raising fears of Libya’s role in Sudan’s wider conflict. Energy Waste Warning: A World Bank report says global gas flaring rose again for a third year, listing Libya among major flaring countries.

Libya Political Roadmap: US senior adviser Massad Boulos says the Libya political initiative is American and, if parties agree, a signing ceremony will be held in Washington with Trump present, with steps already underway on a unified national budget, joint military exercises in Sirte, and a joint security operations room. Security in the West: The Military Police launched a comprehensive plan across western Libya, including checkpoints, patrols, and convoy movement rules to keep military transit safe and orderly. Anti-Corruption Drive: Libya’s Public Prosecution ordered pretrial detention of two Ghat Municipality officials over alleged corruption in a municipal water reservoir project, including falsified documents tied to LYD 232,000, and issued an arrest warrant for a contractor representative. Local Pressure: Ghadames Municipal Council urged the GNU to reopen the city’s airport, calling it a vital lifeline and warning the closure is worsening hardship and development. Oil & Economy Watch: The Atlantic Council warned that higher oil output won’t fix Libya’s economic crisis unless spending is controlled and institutions unified, citing IMF concerns and dinar pressure on essentials. Education Update: More than 134,000 students began Libya’s secondary school certificate exams across 935 centers, with strict rules against cheating tools. Diplomacy: Libya and India held talks in Tripoli to strengthen cooperation in political, economic, energy, healthcare, education, and capacity building. Regional Allegations: Sudan’s UN envoy accused the UAE of supplying the RSF through logistical corridors across Libya, including ports and eastern airports. Tourism & Environment: Benghazi’s Tourism Ministry asked citizens and visitors to keep Wadi Al-Kouf Road clean as maintenance work continues. Trade Impact: Date exporters warned an export ban has left over 4,000 tons stranded, threatening losses and future importer confidence. Wildlife Discovery: Scientists linked an 18-second YouTube clip to identifying sand-cat strongholds in Libya’s Sahara.

Private Sector Oversight in Tripoli: Libya’s State Council’s Services Committee joined an anti-corruption authority meeting to present final results from the first phase of evaluating Greater Tripoli private inpatient clinics, with plans to expand the review nationwide and cover more specialties to boost transparency and service quality. US-Led Libya Unification Roadmap: US officials are pushing a staged plan for reunifying Libya, including a unified executive authority and consultative council in Sirte in late October, a government confidence vote and key appointments by December, and a transitional parliament election in 2028. Benghazi Reconstruction Steps: In Benghazi, files from the Al-Sabri area were transferred from the census and compensation committee to the reconstruction committee, starting procedures to speed up rebuilding and infrastructure rehabilitation. Eastern Libya Entry Curbs: Libya’s eastern authorities continued tightening migration controls, banning entry for nationals of four African countries amid reports of more migrant bodies washing ashore. Libya-US Military Talks: Libya’s defense undersecretary began a US visit with talks on unifying security institutions, training, and joint efforts against terrorism and cross-border threats. India-Libya Cooperation: India’s foreign ministry delegation met Tripoli officials to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation across shared interests.

Libya-US Security Talks: Libya’s Defense undersecretary Lt. Gen. Abdul Salam Al-Zoubi began a multi-day U.S. visit with high-level meetings in Washington, focusing on military and security cooperation, training, and steps toward unifying Libya’s security institutions. Benghazi Reconstruction: In Benghazi, the first batch of Al-Sabri citizen files moved from the Census and Compensation Committee to the Reconstruction Committee, a step aimed at speeding up rebuilding and infrastructure rehabilitation. Forensics Training: Tripoli’s Center for Criminal Research and Training launched a “Forensic Medicine Basics for Investigators” course for 150 deputy prosecutors across multiple eastern and western cities, using practical case-based sessions. Political Settlement Push: U.S. adviser Massad Boulos says Washington could host a signing ceremony if Libyan factions agree on details of a U.S.-backed plan to unify institutions, with a transitional phase of up to two or three years. Humanitarian Aid Releases: Ten detainees, including UT graduate Jenelle Jones, were released and deported from Benghazi after detention tied to a Global Sumud Flotilla attempt to deliver aid to Gaza. Sports: Libya’s national team beat Cape Verde 78–74 in a Cairo friendly as it prepares for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.

Libya–UN Election Track: UNSMIL says Libya’s 4+4 mini-dialogue committee reached consensus on key presidential election-law milestones in Tunis, with a fifth round planned in the first half of next month to finish remaining electoral issues. Eastern Migration Crackdown: Libya’s eastern-based government banned entry of Sudanese, Eritrean, Somali and Ethiopian nationals across land, sea and air crossings, with limited exemptions, and ordered deportations of those without valid residency permits. Detention & Deportations: East Tripoli’s migrant detention center deported 93 people via Mitiga airport (88 Bangladeshis, 5 Afghans) and noted repatriation preparations for Moroccan nationals. Benghazi Academic Exchange: The University of Benghazi hosted an international seminar/webinar on leadership and humanitarian diplomacy, led by an economics professor. Governance & Anti-Corruption: Libya’s Administrative Control Authority signed an MoU with France’s COFICERT to strengthen oversight, anti-corruption, AML/CFT compliance and institutional capacity building. Security Cooperation: Libya’s defense undersecretary began a multi-day Washington visit with talks on unifying Libyan military institutions and boosting counter-terror and border security cooperation. Sports: Libya’s national basketball team beat Cape Verde 78–74 in a Cairo friendly ahead of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.

Libyan Politics & Elections: UNSMIL says Libya’s 4+4 mini-dialogue committee reached consensus on key parts of the presidential election law, with a fifth round of talks planned in the first half of next month. Migration & Border Security: Libya’s eastern government banned entry for Sudanese, Eritrean, Somali and Ethiopian nationals, while East Tripoli’s detention center deported 93 migrants via Mitiga Airport. Governance & Anti-Corruption: Libya’s Administrative Control Authority signed an MoU with France’s COFICERT to strengthen oversight, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing. Justice & Accountability: Libyan Crimes Watch urged the Attorney General to disclose details of the domestic ruling involving Osama Njeem, warning it could be used to undermine an ICC arrest warrant. Economy & Infrastructure: NOC says oil production hit about 1.49 million bpd, the highest since 2013, while the Audit Bureau and Investment Fund agreed to restart the Mitiga Sea Towers project. Security & Crime: Financial Crimes Enforcement Agency dismantled a cross-border online fraud network targeting Libyan bank customers, and Misrata customs seized more than five tonnes of hashish. Culture & Heritage: Benghazi University discussed an Irish-led project to document and protect endangered marine archaeological sites in eastern Libya.

Migration Crackdown: Libya’s eastern-based government banned entry for Sudanese, Eritrean, Somali, and Ethiopian nationals, ordering deportations for those without valid residency permits. Detention & Deportations: East Tripoli’s detention center deported 93 migrants via Mitiga Airport, including 88 Bangladeshis and five Afghans, with more repatriation steps underway. UN Political Track: UNSMIL says the 4+4 mini-dialogue reached consensus on key presidential election law milestones in Tunis, with a fifth round planned for early next month. Oil & Economy: NOC says crude output hit about 1.49 million barrels per day, the highest since 2013, even as purchasing power remains under pressure. Governance & Oversight: Libya’s Administrative Control Authority and France’s COFICERT signed an MoU to boost anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and institutional capacity. Crime & Justice: Libya dismantled a cross-border online fraud network targeting bank customers, tracing nearly LYD 10 million in laundering. Security & Drugs: Misrata customs seized over five tonnes of hashish in a port operation, arresting a suspect. Humanitarian & Rights: Sea-Watch accused Malta of ignoring 35 stranded refugees in its search-and-rescue zone. Culture & Heritage: Libya and an Irish university discussed protecting endangered marine archaeological sites in eastern Libya.

Libya’s Migration Crackdown: Eastern Libya has banned entry for nationals of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia, citing a surge of migrants trying to reach Europe via Libya’s northern coast. Political Process Under Pressure: A Misrata delegation told UN envoy Hanna Tetteh that Libya’s political roadmap needs more transparency and inclusivity to reduce violence, as UN-led and non-UN initiatives compete. Detentions and Convoys: “Soumoud Convoy 2” members were released after nearly 30 days, with eastern authorities saying they will be deported under a Benghazi court appeal ruling. Women’s Cooperation: Tripoli’s Minister of State for Women’s Affairs met Austria’s ambassador to discuss expanding women’s participation, leadership, training and economic empowerment. Culture and Arts: Benghazi appointed Youssef Aqseem director of the Ali Al-Shaali Institute of Music and Theater to boost training and the local arts scene. Oil and Energy Context: Libya remains in the World Bank’s global gas-flaring spotlight, where wasted associated gas is tied to Africa’s wider electricity and industrial bottlenecks. Heritage at Risk: Archaeologists in eastern Libya are racing to protect UNESCO-listed ancient Greek ruins in Cyrene and Apollonia after years of conflict and storm damage.

Eastern Libya Migration Crackdown: Libya’s eastern authorities have banned entry for nationals of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia through all land, sea and air ports, citing a reshuffle of entry procedures as migrants keep using Libya as a route to Europe. Political Process Pressure: A Misrata delegation told UN envoy Hanna Tetteh it wants more transparency and inclusivity in Libya’s political track, urging the roadmap toward unity and elections. Detentions and Deportations: Eastern authorities released members of the “Soumoud Convoy 2” after about 30 days, saying they will be deported under a Benghazi Court of Appeal ruling. UN Vote on Election Law: UNSMIL says the 4+4 committee reached consensus on Libya’s presidential election law and will continue talks in the first half of next month. US-Led Unification Push: Analysts say a US initiative backed by Massad Boulos is gaining traction in the east, aiming to unify executive institutions and reshape power-sharing. Heritage Under Threat: Archaeologists in eastern Libya are racing to protect UNESCO-listed Greek ruins at Cyrene and Apollonia after years of looting and damage from Storm Daniel.

Migration Crackdown in Eastern Libya: Eastern authorities in Libya have banned entry for citizens of Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea and Ethiopia through ports under their control, with exemptions for diplomats and health/education workers, as rights groups warn of worsening detention and deportations. Humanitarian Convoy Activists Freed: After a month in eastern Libya, ten Gaza-aid activists from the Global Sumud Land Convoy were released and deported, with some landing in Istanbul and others reaching Tunisia. Narcotics Seizure at Misrata Port: Customs at Misrata Free Zone foiled a hashish smuggling attempt, seizing 4,752 blocks totaling over 5,000 kg and arresting a suspect as legal steps begin. Libyan Politics—Election Law Progress: UNSMIL says Libyan representatives reached consensus on a presidential election law, with a fifth consultation round planned for early July. Defence Diplomacy: CDF Munir and Lt Gen Haftar met in Rawalpindi to discuss regional security and expand military training and cooperation. Archaeology Under Pressure: In eastern Libya, local archaeologists are racing to protect Cyrene and Apollonia ruins from looting and past storm damage.

Presidential Election Roadmap: Libya’s UN-facilitated talks reached consensus on a presidential election law, with a fifth round due in early July to close remaining details. Migration Crackdown: Libya’s eastern authorities banned entry for citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia, with exemptions for diplomats and some health and education workers, as migrant deaths continue along the coast. Gaza Aid Activists Freed: The Global Sumud Flotilla says ten activists detained in eastern Libya for about a month have been released, with six landing in Istanbul and others expected to follow. EU-Libya Migration Abuse Claims: Amnesty International renewed criticism of EU cooperation with Libya’s coast guard and detention system, saying it worsens abuses and traps people in a cycle of harm. Security and Diplomacy: Prime Minister Dbeibah met Italy’s intelligence chief to coordinate on stability and the political process, while Libya’s deputy army chief Saddam Haftar met Turkey’s intelligence chief in Benghazi to discuss unifying institutions. Defence Ties: Haftar also met Pakistan’s top military leadership at GHQ in Rawalpindi to expand training and security cooperation. Finance Watch: Libya’s Central Bank said a recent cybersecurity incident is fully contained and that accounts and financial assets remain safe. Heritage Efforts: Sabratha signed an agreement to work toward removing the ancient city from UNESCO’s danger list, and the US Embassy backed restoration work on Shahhat’s Temple of Demeter.