One Country, Two Leaders: Clashes in Libya
On Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11, Al-Nawasi and the Stability Support Apparatus, two Libyan militia groups backing oppositional prime ministers, broke out i
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Tenuous presidential elections underscore Libya’s deep divisions
With only days to go before this weekend’s presidential elections, Libyans await the final decision of the country’s High National Election Commission on whether the voting will proceed at all.
Climate change tops regional agenda
The 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) underway in Glasgow has brought together government officials and representatives of civil society from around the world to try to find a way to avoid the worst effects of the impending crisis.
Women's History Month - Wafa Bughaighis
For Women’s History Month, MEPC is highlighting the outstanding contributions of women on our staff and in the diplomatic world. Ambassador Wafa Bughaighis became the first woman ambassador of Libya to the United States in November 2017.
Libya's New Government is Met with Hope and Skepticism
The creation of a national-unity government in Libya has been welcomed as an important achievement for the Libyan people, as well as for the international community.
As Libyans Prepare to Turn a Page, Turkey Finds Itself More Isolated Than Ever
Peace efforts in Libya are beginning to show some early results.
Egypt Facing a Two-Front Challenge as Conflict in Libya and Disagreements With Ethiopia Heat Up
Following the failure of Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA), Turkey, and Turkish-backed militias to respond positively to the Cairo Declaration calling for a negotiated and peaceful resolution of the Libyan conflict, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah A
Libya Becomes Latest Proxy Battle for Regional Dominance
The announcement last week by Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of a ceasefire initiative aimed at bringing the two sides of the conflict in Libya together has been seen by many as a positive step forward.