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2 stories for 2026-02-23 ยท Libya

Libya 2
๐Ÿ•๏ธ Refugees, displacement & migrant/labor rights ยท Reuters Middle East

Five migrant bodies found washed ashore near Tripoli, Libya

Five bodies of migrants have washed ashore on the east side of Tripoli, Libya, according to local police officials. The discovery highlights the continued dangers faced by migrants attempting Mediterranean crossings from Libya. Libya remains a major departure point for migrants seeking to reach Europe, with numerous incidents of maritime tragedy reported in recent years.

๐Ÿ“ฐ Press freedom & treatment of journalists ยท Asharq Al-Awsat

Popular Libyan poet Faiz Al-Arifi detained in eastern Libya

Libyan popular poet Faiz Al-Arifi was arrested in eastern Libya and later released after speaking out publicly. His detention has raised concerns among his tribe and civil society observers about restrictions on freedom of expression and the safeguards protecting it in Libya. The case highlights ongoing questions about the limits of free speech in the country.