Libya Roundup: 'Another Libya', Trump fears, $106 million to support refugees

Libya’s collapse influences Trump’s hesitation on Iran strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump is delaying approval of potential airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, citing Libya’s post-intervention collapse as a warning against regime change. According to sources close to the administration, Trump has repeatedly referred to the 2011 NATO-led intervention in Libya, where the fall of Muammar Gaddafi led to civil war and instability, as a model to avoid.

Greek foreign minister to visit Libya for maritime talks

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will travel to Libya in early July to address unresolved maritime boundary issues, diplomatic sources confirmed. The visit follows Libya’s reaction to Greece’s recent offshore exploration licenses south of Crete, which has reignited bilateral tensions. Gerapetritis is expected to visit both Tripoli and Benghazi, reflecting Libya’s divided political landscape.

Russia shifts military assets to Libya amid uncertainty in Syria

Russia has begun relocating military equipment to Libya as the future of its bases in Syria remains uncertain following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad in December. The Hmeimin airbase and Tartus naval facility, long-standing Russian outposts in Syria, now face possible closure as Western governments urge Syria’s new interim leadership, led by former rebel Ahmed al-Sharaa, to reconsider Moscow’s military presence.

UNHCR seeks $106 million to support Sudanese refugees in Libya

The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has launched an urgent appeal for $106 million to assist approximately 313,000 Sudanese refugees currently in Libya. Carmen Sakhr, UNHCR's head in Libya, stated that the agency has received only 18% of the needed funding, warning that the shortfall is severely limiting humanitarian operations. "Current resources cover only a fraction of what is required," she said, stressing the growing needs on the ground. Libya hosts refugees from at least seven countries, with a total displaced population estimated at nearly 4 million due to ongoing regional conflicts.

Libya’s elections body signs MoU to boost civic education

Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies to strengthen civic education and promote democratic participation nationwide. The agreement, signed on June 22 in Tripoli by HNEC Chairman Emad Al-Sayah and Academy President Ramadan Al-Madani, establishes a framework for cooperation in electoral awareness, public education, and research on democratic governance.