Tripoli Archives

Greek container ship pushed by storm onto Tripoli port breakwater

…As one hospitalized with burns, from new build fish carrier*** A strong storm on Tuesday battered a cargo ship in Tripoli rendering its anchors redundant until...

20 illegal sub-Saharan migrants perish after their boat sinks off Tunisian coast

Maritime6 years ago

Libyan coastguard recovers 5 bodies, rescues 65 from migrant boat

…As Crewman Falls Overboard from Bulker off Taiwan*** Libya’s coastguard on Tuesday recovered the bodies of five migrants and rescued 65 survivors after their Europe-bound boat...

Bombed Tripoli migrant detention centre being emptied -UN

Maritime6 years ago

Bombed Tripoli migrant detention centre being emptied – UN

A migrant detention centre in Tripoli, hit by a deadly airstrike on July 3, is being gradually emptied following a decision by Libyan authorities to release...

World News6 years ago

UN says 443 dead and 2,110 injured in Tripoli offensive

…As Mike Pompeo urges UK to help rein in ‘lawless’ Iran over nuclear deal*** The U.N. health agency says 443 people have died and 2,110 have...

Foreign News7 years ago

Myanmar court sentences Reuters reporters to 7 years in jail

…As Hundreds escape Libya prison amid deadly clashes in Tripoli*** A Myanmar court sentenced two Reuters journalists to seven years in prison Monday for illegal possession...

World News7 years ago

U.S., France, Italy, UK condemn violence in Libyan capital Tripoli

…As Pentagon cancels $300m aid to Pakistan over record on militants*** The U.S., France, Italy and Britain on Saturday condemned what they called an escalation of...

Foreign News7 years ago

Fire kills 5 children in Philippines slum

…As 1 killed, 3 injured in rival militia groups clash in Tripoli – Police*** Five children left at home alone and locked in by their parents...

World News7 years ago

Libyan court sentences 45 to death over 2011 killings

…As At least 48 killed, 67 injured in suicide attack on Kabul school*** A Libyan criminal court has sentenced 45 militiamen to death by firing squad...

Maritime7 years ago

Over 60 Nigerians intercepted, as 347 migrants dash towards Italy

More than 60 Nigerian migrants attempting to cross into Italy through Libya were on Saturday intercepted by Libya’s coastguard and an international charity ship, as several...

Accidents7 years ago

Heavy clashes break out in Tripoli, leaving 9 dead

…As Turkey says U.S. “playing with fire” in setting up Syrian force*** Heavy clashes broke out in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Monday, leaving at least...