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Libya’s largest oil refinery at Zawiya was shut down and employees evacuated after heavy clashes and shelling near the complex, with authorities declaring an emergency; the NOC says fuel supplies will continue normally as security operations target armed groups nearby.
Libyan authorities towed a drifting Russian-flagged tanker—part of the so‑called shadow fleet—to avert a potentially disastrous oil spill off Libyan shores, with no immediate reports of casualties as salvage teams take control of the vessel.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin alleged that Ukraine conducted a sea-drone attack on a Russian LNG tanker off the Libyan coast, which exploded and sank; Libyan authorities rescued all 30 crew members, while Kyiv did not immediately comment. Putin warned the incident could intensify energy-market volatility, as Western pressure on Russia’s gas exports continues.
The UN migration agency (IOM) says 53 people are dead or missing after a migrant boat capsized off the Libyan coast near Zuwara; only two survivors were rescued. Survivor accounts say one woman lost her husband and another lost her two babies. The boat had departed Al-Zawiya around 11:00 p.m. on Feb. 5 and capsized about six hours later. IOM warns trafficking networks exploit dangerous crossings and urges safer migration pathways to save lives, noting high death/missing tallies in the Central Mediterranean in January and 2025.
A rubber dinghy carrying about 55 migrants from several African countries capsized off north‑west Libya, killing 53 people including two babies; two Nigerian women survived and were rescued. The vessel sank about six hours after leaving al‑Zawiya, north of Zuwara, underscoring the ongoing perils of Mediterranean crossings, with around 500 migrants reported dead or missing in 2026 so far. The IOM highlights trafficking networks and unsafe vessels and calls for stronger international cooperation and safe migration pathways to prevent more tragedies.
UN migration agency IOM says 53 people are dead or missing after a migrant boat capsized north of Zuwara, Libya, with only two survivors rescued; survivors included Nigerian women who lost family. The boat departed Al-Zawiya around 11pm on Feb 5 and capsized about six hours later as trafficking networks exploit the central Mediterranean route, prompting calls for stronger international cooperation and safer, regular migration pathways.
Saif al-Islam Qadhafi, once a reformist face and rallying symbol for various Libyan factions, was killed in Zintan, ending years of speculation about his leadership and signaling the fragmentation of the Green Movement as Libya remains divided between eastern and western powers and its post-revolution politics continue to fracture.
Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, once seen as the reformist heir to Libya’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, was killed Tuesday in his Zintan home when four masked gunmen stormed the residence; his death was confirmed by his lawyer and is under investigation. A former detainee released in 2017 after amnesty, Seif al-Islam had faced ICC charges for crimes against humanity related to the 2011 uprising and had pursued a presidential bid amid Libya’s ongoing chaos and rival authorities.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and once seen as his heir, is reportedly dead after a four-man commando assassination at his Zintan home, though Libyan relatives gave a conflicting account that he died near the Algeria border. The death was reportedly confirmed by the head of his political team, and details remain unclear amid Libya’s militia-driven fragmentation and rival governments.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, once seen as his father Muammar Gaddafi’s heir, is reported dead after four unidentified gunmen stormed his home in Zintan; relatives and an adviser offered conflicting details, underscoring ongoing uncertainty and potential implications for Libya’s fractured political landscape.
Libya's Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was reported killed by four gunmen near the western city of Zintan; Libyan media and his adviser confirmed the death, while the attackers' identities remained unknown and his political team mourned the loss as authorities prepared to recover his body.
Libya plans to sign a 25-year oil development agreement through Waha Oil Company with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips, backed by more than $20 billion in foreign financing, aiming to boost production by up to 850,000 barrels per day and generate over $376 billion in net revenues. The deals, to be signed at the Libya Energy and Economy Summit in Tripoli, reflect Libya’s push to solidify international energy partnerships despite years of disrupted output, with additional MOUs involving Chevron and cooperation with Egypt’s oil ministry announced alongside the main accord.
Turkey has begun analyzing the black boxes from a jet crash that killed eight people, including Libya’s military chief, in cooperation with Libyan authorities. The crash, caused by a technical malfunction, occurred after the jet took off from Ankara, and recovery efforts are complicated by the wreckage spread over a large area.
Libyan military chief Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad died in a plane crash in Turkey along with four others, including his advisor and crew, after the jet reported a technical failure and requested an emergency landing. The crash occurred near Ankara, and investigations are ongoing, with the black box being analyzed in a neutral country. The incident is a significant loss for Libya amid ongoing internal conflict.
A private jet crashed in Turkey, killing eight people including Libya's top military officials, with investigations focusing on a possible technical malfunction; the crash site was extensive and recovery efforts are ongoing, with international condolences expressed.