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Man on a boat lifting a young child to hand to rescuers

A year after the Italy-Libya migrant deal: Fewer deaths at sea but persistent abuse on land

Economics

In February 2017, Italy and Libya signed an agreement to try to slow the arrival of migrants across the Mediterranean from Africa to Europe, with Italy giving logistical and financial support to Libya’s coast guard. Since then, migrant sea arrivals in Europe have declined, and so have drownings, but many migrants returned to Libya face abusive detention.

Bokha

Libyans risk poisoning for a sip of illegal hooch in their dry nation

Lifestyle & Belief
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) at sea last month. US Navy SEALs operating off the Roosevelt seized the oil tanker, Morning Glory, late Sunday in international waters near Cyprus.

The US Navy has seized control of a stateless tanker carrying Libyan oil

Conflict & Justice
IDP camp near Tripoli

Gaddafi supporters face a tough future in the new Libya

Conflict & Justice
Three years after the start of the revolution, Osam Dabea goes back to the cave where his mother, sister and young brother found refuge during heavy shelling.

Three years after the start of their revolution, Libyans are still waiting for a constitution and a stable government

Conflict & Justice