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Libyan Army performs unique rendition of God Save the Queen

The Libyan Army’s band performed a rather original rendition of the British National Anthem.

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Armed group stopping migrants leaving Libya

Reduced flow of migrants from Libya due to armed group stopping them. But is it risking more highly abusive detention?

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Migrant rescue boat threatened by Libyan coastguard in international waters

Libyan authorities contacted the crew of the Spanish NGO ship to say they would shoot them if they didn't follow orders.

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NGOs pull out of Mediterranean migrant rescue operations

Increasing hostilities from the Libyan authorities have led three aid groups to cease operations in the region.

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Migrant prison in Libya acts as deterrent to would-be asylum seekers

France

Migrants in Libya tell their stories

French journalist Samuel Gratacap went to one of the hottest spots for human trafficking. to learn what people there have been through

Italy

Libya's Eastern based government warns Italy over ships

Libya's Eastern based government warns Italy over navy ships despatched to Libya to help the country's coast guard curb the flow of migrants.

World News

Hundreds of Migrants rescued from the Mediterranean Sea

Hundreds of migrants have been rescued from the Mediterranean Sea while Italy are set to vote on a proposed new mission to tackle the migrant crisis.

France

Macron plans asylum "hotspots" for migrants in Libya

The French President is proposing a new way to stem the flow of refugees into Europe

France

Libya: rivals commit to conditional ceasefire

Deal between rival leaders Fayez al-Sarraj and General Khalifa Haftar paves the way for elections early next year

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels

Libya and the Sahel region are at the heart of the European Union’s efforts to respond to refugee arrivals from the Mediterranean.

Europe News

EU looks to Africa to curb migrant numbers

As Europe continues to deal with the Mediterranean migrant crisis, EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini convened the Foreign Affairs council.

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Dramatic scenes as migrants rescued off Libyan coast

An Italian Coast Guard video shows what happened when rescuers approached an overcrowded boat.

Italy

Far-right group sends ship to Mediterranean to help stem migrants flow

Libya

Dozens of migrants feared drowned off Libya

Children and pregnant women are among up to 40 people missing after their rubber boat went down

World News

Amnesty International slams EU migrant policy

This year is on its way to becoming the most deadly for migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.

Libya

Benghazi 'liberated' says Libyan commander Haftar

The head of the self-styled Libyan National Army said the city will enter a new era of peace and security

Italy

Italy and Spain rescue more than 1,000 stranded migrants in two days

Warm weather provides optimum conditions at sea for migrants trying to reach European shores

Libya

Wanted Gaddafi son freed by militia captors in Libya

Reports suggest the late Libyan leader's son, who is wanted for crimes against humanity and was said to be Gaddafi's chosen successor, has been freed under amnesty.

United Kingdom

What do we know about Salman Abedi?

The suicide bomber who killed at least 22 people at a Manchester pop concert was born in the city.

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