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Officials from Turkey, Libya's Tripoli government meet ahead of UN-led conference

Officials from Turkey, Libya's Tripoli government meet ahead of UN-led conference

The Libyan Stability Initiative conference will be held today at the ministerial level.

21 October 2021

UN report alleges ‘Turkey facilitated recruitment of children in Libya’

UN report alleges ‘Turkey facilitated recruitment of children in Libya’

The report of the UN’s Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya has claimed that “Turkey facilitated the recruitment of Syrian children to fight alongside the GNA against the LNA in exchange for payment”. Turkey has dismissed the allegations.

Reports: Gaddafi's son departed for Turkey after release

Reports: Gaddafi's son departed for Turkey after release

Saadi Gaddafi has been released as part of a reconciliation project initiated by the Tripoli government.

7 September 2021

US includes Turkey on list of countries using child soldiers

US includes Turkey on list of countries using child soldiers

Turkey was placed on the list of countries due to its "tangible" support to an armed group in Syria using child soldiers, according to the US Department of State.

Erdoğan: Turkey to send 150,000 does of coronavirus vaccine to Libya

Erdoğan: Turkey to send 150,000 does of coronavirus vaccine to Libya

The President received the prime minister of Libya's Government of National Unity.

US calls on Turkey and Russia to ‘withdraw forces from Libya’

US calls on Turkey and Russia to ‘withdraw forces from Libya’

“We call on all external parties, to include Russia, Turkey, and the UAE, to respect Libyan sovereignty and immediately cease all military intervention in Libya,” says Mills, the acting US ambassador to the United Nations (UN).

29 January 2021

Turkey's ship released by Haftar forces in Libya

Turkey's ship released by Haftar forces in Libya

The ship was detained after it "entered a prohibited area and did not respond to calls," according to Haftar's spokesperson.

11 December 2020

Haftar forces intercept Turkey’s ship in Libya

Haftar forces intercept Turkey’s ship in Libya

A ship from Turkey under a Jamaican flag heading to the port of Misrata in western Libya was reportedly intercepted by Khalifa Haftar's forces. Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency (AA) has reported that the ship was carrying medication.

8 December 2020

Turkey says it won't let go of search of Libya-bound ship while EU insists it was legitimate

Turkey says it won't let go of search of Libya-bound ship while EU insists it was legitimate

Turkey's foreign minister has accused the EU's Operation Irini of "piracy" after it boarded a ship as part of efforts to secure the Libya arms embargo.

25 November 2020

Turkey summons envoys of EU, Italy, Germany over search of ship heading to Libya

Turkey summons envoys of EU, Italy, Germany over search of ship heading to Libya

The Operation Irini stated that it searched the vessel after not receiving response from Ankara ana did not find any illicit material.

24 November 2020

Erdoğan confirms Turkey's testing of S-400 missiles

Erdoğan confirms Turkey's testing of S-400 missiles

The President has made remarks about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Libya ceasefire while Putin has called him a "flexible reliable partner."

23 October 2020

Erdoğan and Macron talk on the phone amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

Erdoğan and Macron talk on the phone amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

The issues of Libya and Syria along with the Eastern Mediterranean were discussed in the conversation, which lasted more than an hour, according to a statement released by the Elysee Palace following the meeting.

23 September 2020

Escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: A brief summary

Escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: A brief summary

While the debates on drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean have been around since 2010, tensions have escalated especially in the last two months. But what has changed in these two months? What is happening in the region?

9 September 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Statement by Haftar militia: They plan an attack on our forces

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Statement by Haftar militia: They plan an attack on our forces

Libyan National Army (LNA) Spokesperson al-Mismari has defined the ceasefire declared in Libya on August 20 as “media marketing.” He has also claimed that “according to their observations, Turkish warships are heading towards Sirte.”

Turkey, Qatar to establish military facilities in Libya

Turkey, Qatar to establish military facilities in Libya

The two countries have signed a military cooperation deal with the Government of National Accord.

Turkey says Greece-Egypt maritime border deal 'null and void'

Turkey says Greece-Egypt maritime border deal 'null and void'

The demarcated area is located on Turkey's continental shelf, as reported to the UN, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.

Haftar threatens Erdoğan, says they won't accept a 'second Turkish invasion' of Libya

Haftar threatens Erdoğan, says they won't accept a 'second Turkish invasion' of Libya

"The Turks stayed in Libya for 300 years and the Libyans saw nothing but evil," the LNA leader has remarked.

Court rejects objection to three journalists’ arrest

Court rejects objection to three journalists’ arrest

The court has rejected the objection to the arrest of journalists Barış Pehlivan, Murat Ağırel and Hülya Kılınç. The Presiding Judge has expressed a dissenting opinion, indicating that the journalists should have been released on probation.

Erdoğan: Turkey’s intelligence organization has been a game-changer in Libya

Erdoğan: Turkey’s intelligence organization has been a game-changer in Libya

“Thanks to our widening area of influence in foreign intelligence, our country has begun to take its place on all platforms as a regional and global power,” President Erdoğan has said at the opening ceremony of new service building of the MİT.

Libya's Turkey-backed government says it will respond to threats from Egypt

Libya's Turkey-backed government says it will respond to threats from Egypt

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu said only a political solution would work in Libya, Erdoğan discussed the recent developments in the country with Merkel.

European countries 'ready to sanction Turkey' over Libya as GNA prepares for new offensive

European countries 'ready to sanction Turkey' over Libya as GNA prepares for new offensive

Germany, France and Italy have warned "foreign actors" against interfering with the war in Libya as the Turkey-backed forces prepare for an offensive into the key city of Sirte.

Libya: Turkey accuses Brussels of 'sanctioning GNA' as EU foreign ministers meet

Libya: Turkey accuses Brussels of 'sanctioning GNA' as EU foreign ministers meet

President Erdoğan has spoken with Vladimir Putin on the Libya conflict.

Libya round-up: GNA's conditions must be met for a ceasefire, says Turkey's foreign minister

Libya round-up: GNA's conditions must be met for a ceasefire, says Turkey's foreign minister

The UN and the US warn against "unprecedented levels of foreign interference" in the Libya conflict, Turkey says it will continue to support the Sarraj government, Russia accuses the US of hindering efforts for a political solution.

Macron says Turkey has a 'criminal responsibility' in Libya

Macron says Turkey has a 'criminal responsibility' in Libya

Turkey's military involvement in the country is "unacceptable" and "a threat for Europe," according to the President of France.

Intelligence officer case: 'They arrested us to make an example of journalists'

Intelligence officer case: 'They arrested us to make an example of journalists'

Three of the six journalists were released on Wednesday in the case over reporting an intelligence officer's death in Libya.

'It's Macron who is playing a dangerous game in Libya,' says Turkey's foreign minister

'It's Macron who is playing a dangerous game in Libya,' says Turkey's foreign minister

"The balance has been achieved thanks to us. As the legitimate government started to achieve dominance, even the countries earlier standing in the middle gradually started to side with the legitimate government," Çavuşoğlu has asserted.

Three journalists released, three remain in jail in case over reporting intelligence officer's killing

Three journalists released, three remain in jail in case over reporting intelligence officer's killing

Six journalists appeared before court today after months of pre-trial detention in the case over the reports on a MİT officer’s death in Libya.

‘None of us is free when journalists are behind bars’

‘None of us is free when journalists are behind bars’

Jailed journalists Barış Pehlivan, Barış Terkoğlu, Hülya Kılınç, Ferhat Çelik, Aydın Keser and Murat Ağırel stood trial for the first time today. Before hearing started, politicians, journalists and rights defenders staged a protest in front of İstanbul Courthouse.

24 June 2020 Hikmet Adal

Macron says Turkey is 'playing a dangerous game' in Libya, Germany warns of regional crisis

Macron says Turkey is 'playing a dangerous game' in Libya, Germany warns of regional crisis

Amid the progress of the forces backed by Turkey, Egypt's president said they might intervene in the war.

NATO: Turkey-France tension in Mediterranean to be investigated

NATO: Turkey-France tension in Mediterranean to be investigated

In response to a question regarding France’s allegation that its frigate Courbet was harassed by Turkey’s warships in the Mediterranean, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg has announced that “NATO military authorities are investigating the incident.”

Delegation from Turkey visits Libya, meets GNA Prime Minister al-Sarraj

Delegation from Turkey visits Libya, meets GNA Prime Minister al-Sarraj

Turkey’s Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Treasury and Finance and National Intelligence Organization (MİT) head were in Libya to hold talks with Libya’s UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) officials, including PM al-Sarraj.

Libya: Turkey Adamant to Support GNA as EU Urges Exit of 'Foreign Forces'

Libya: Turkey Adamant to Support GNA as EU Urges Exit of 'Foreign Forces'

"We will stand with our Libyan brothers, not the putschists, not the imperialists," President Erdoğan said after a call for European countries for "withdrawal of foreign forces."

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