53 migrants die in latest shipwreck tragedy off Libya coast

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the boat overturned in the cold waters of the central Mediterranean Sea, north of the coastal town of Zuwara last Friday.

It is just the latest deadly incident involving vulnerable people on the move who are frequently mistreated and trafficked by smuggling gangs that have flourished in #Libya since the overthrow of President #Gaddafi in 2011.
#Africa #mediterranean

53 migrants die in latest shipwreck tragedy off Libya coast

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the boat overturned in the cold waters of the central Mediterranean Sea, north of the coastal town of Zuwara last Friday.

It is just the latest deadly incident involving vulnerable people on the move who are frequently mistreated and trafficked by smuggling gangs that have flourished in #Libya since the overthrow of President #Gaddafi in 2011.
#Africa #mediterranean

#Frontex withholds details about people in distress – while this data apparently goes to coast guards in #Libya. My new research about SAR cases in the Central Mediterranean:
https://digit.site36.net/2026/01/28/frontex-withholds-details-about-people-in-distress-while-this-data-apparently-goes-to-coast-guard-in-libya/

#Frontex withholds details about people in distress – while this data apparently goes to coast guards in #Libya. My new research about SAR cases in the Central Mediterranean:
https://digit.site36.net/2026/01/28/frontex-withholds-details-about-people-in-distress-while-this-data-apparently-goes-to-coast-guard-in-libya/

Over 150 #Kurdish migrants to be repatriated from #Libya
#press
https://www.rudaw.net/english/kurdistan/080120261

@davekeating.substack.com
> Even when confronted with a US National Security Strategy planning their ouster, our centrist [EU] leaders have been silent in response

If Europeans want to know what the US has in store for supporters of the EU, look back at what they did to Libya in 2011 in response to their initiation of the African Union, and particularly their advocacy for a unified AU currency akin to the Euro;

https://theecologist.org/2016/mar/14/why-qaddafi-had-go-african-gold-oil-and-challenge-monetary-imperialism

#EU #AfricanUnion #Libya

@Gurre

holy fuck #wirecard's jan marsalek (the russian spy) was trying to fund the development of #Telegram's blockchain #TON.

shit's bleak. don't use telegram. seriously don't install telegram.

cc @davetroy @Powerfromspace1 @davidgerard
https://www.ft.com/content/a2c153ba-b733-480e-991a-9623d40f5bda

#Eupol #libya #fraud #ukpol #russia #putin #fSB #GRU #JanMarsalek #Marsalek #crypto #cryptocurrency #Toncoin

holy fuck #wirecard's jan marsalek (the russian spy) was trying to fund the development of #Telegram's blockchain #TON.

shit's bleak. don't use telegram. seriously don't install telegram.

cc @davetroy @Powerfromspace1 @davidgerard
https://www.ft.com/content/a2c153ba-b733-480e-991a-9623d40f5bda

#Eupol #libya #fraud #ukpol #russia #putin #fSB #GRU #JanMarsalek #Marsalek #crypto #cryptocurrency #Toncoin

EU-funded Libyan patrol boat fires shots close to Louise Michel

Today, a patrol boat of the so-called Libyan Coast Guard closely approached the Louise Michel and fired shots into the water at just 200-300 metres away. Shortly after the incident, our crew found an empty rubber boat - the sad evidence of what we assume to be an illegal pull back to #Libya.

This continued aggressive behaviour by the Libyan organisation is not only known of, but seems to be encouraged by #Europe as part of its brutal border regime.

Italy and the #EU train, arm, and legitimise Libyan groups to enforce their illegal border violence. The specific vessel that shots were fired from today was gifted to Libya in 2023, with a ceremony that Italian Foreign Minister Tajani, Interior Minister #Piantedosi, and EU Commissioner #Várhelyi were present at.

Even as aggression against NGO ships has increased, those most violently targeted are people on the move, who face shootings, kidnapping, sexual assault, detention and other human rights violations on a daily basis.

Today’s shots were fired with the confidence of actors who know they are protected.

This violence needs to stop. Safe passage and human rights for all!

Palestine edged Libya 4-3 on penalties on Tuesday to secure a place in the Arab Cup, joining hosts Qatar, Tunisia and Syria in Group A for the tournament beginning in December. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/11/26/soccer/palestine-libya-arab-cup/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #palestine #arabcup #libya #ihababujazar #odaydabbagh #musabalbattat

"The #Jewish population is now nonexistent, but for thousands of years the #Jews of #Libya lived under the rule of the #Greeks, #Romans, #OttomanEmpire, #Italian, #British and #Arabs. In 1911, they made up roughly 4% of the #Libyan population. In 1938, “race protection laws” banned Jews from sending their children to school, working in skilled professions or intermarrying. Later the community was divided and sent to concentration camps across #Europe and #NorthAfrica.

In the years following World War II, the remaining Libyan Jews were forced to emigrate, leaving just 100 in 1969 and none at all by 2004. Many went to #Israel and many to #Rome, adding to the spread and diversity of Libyan and North African Jewish #cooking. Today we enjoy such dishes as #mafrum (stuffed #potatoes), #couscous and #chraime (a spicy #fish #stew). Learning about these #foods helps us to understand our people."

https://jweekly.com/2025/11/10/this-libyan-jewish-chershi-squash-dip-is-spicy-tangy-garlicky-and-sweet/

"The #Jewish population is now nonexistent, but for thousands of years the #Jews of #Libya lived under the rule of the #Greeks, #Romans, #OttomanEmpire, #Italian, #British and #Arabs. In 1911, they made up roughly 4% of the #Libyan population. In 1938, “race protection laws” banned Jews from sending their children to school, working in skilled professions or intermarrying. Later the community was divided and sent to concentration camps across #Europe and #NorthAfrica.

In the years following World War II, the remaining Libyan Jews were forced to emigrate, leaving just 100 in 1969 and none at all by 2004. Many went to #Israel and many to #Rome, adding to the spread and diversity of Libyan and North African Jewish #cooking. Today we enjoy such dishes as #mafrum (stuffed #potatoes), #couscous and #chraime (a spicy #fish #stew). Learning about these #foods helps us to understand our people."

https://jweekly.com/2025/11/10/this-libyan-jewish-chershi-squash-dip-is-spicy-tangy-garlicky-and-sweet/

People's #Tribunal against EU border criminals by @refugeesinlibya, yesterday in #Brussels.

#Libya #Mediterranean #Migration

Iraqi #Kurdish migrant dies of starvation in Libyan detention. Horrible treatment in these detention camps in #Libya. #press

https://www.newarab.com/news/iraqi-kurdish-migrant-dies-starvation-libyan-detention

Iraqi #Kurdish migrant dies of starvation in Libyan detention. Horrible treatment in these detention camps in #Libya. #press

https://www.newarab.com/news/iraqi-kurdish-migrant-dies-starvation-libyan-detention

39 People safe onboard of the Louise Michel

At least 35 intercepted in sight of our crew

Early this morning our crew found a white fibreglass boat with 39 people in distress. Everyone was safely embarked onto the Louise Michel. Shortly after, the monitoring aircraft #Seabird, operated by @seawatchcrew , spotted another boat - a rubber boat with 35 people on board. Sadly, before the Louise Michel could reach the position, a patrol boat of the so-called Libyan Coastguard arrived, intercepted everyone and took them back to Libya.

#Libya remains a deadly trap for people on the move; facing detention, violence and slavery. Libya is not a safe place.

The Louise Michel is now underway towards a Port of safety in #Italy.

39 People safe onboard of the Louise Michel

At least 35 intercepted in sight of our crew

Early this morning our crew found a white fibreglass boat with 39 people in distress. Everyone was safely embarked onto the Louise Michel. Shortly after, the monitoring aircraft #Seabird, operated by @seawatchcrew , spotted another boat - a rubber boat with 35 people on board. Sadly, before the Louise Michel could reach the position, a patrol boat of the so-called Libyan Coastguard arrived, intercepted everyone and took them back to Libya.

#Libya remains a deadly trap for people on the move; facing detention, violence and slavery. Libya is not a safe place.

The Louise Michel is now underway towards a Port of safety in #Italy.

Putin is suspected of working with Libyan warlord Gen. #Haftar to spark a new EU migrant crisis, as flights from #Benghazi to #Minsk rise, suggesting coordination to channel illegal migration into the bloc.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/09/russia-putin-warlord-khalifa-haftar-libya-migrants-europe/

#Ukraine#Russia#Belarus#Libya#Putin

Putin is suspected of working with Libyan warlord Gen. #Haftar to spark a new EU migrant crisis, as flights from #Benghazi to #Minsk rise, suggesting coordination to channel illegal migration into the bloc.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/09/russia-putin-warlord-khalifa-haftar-libya-migrants-europe/

#Ukraine#Russia#Belarus#Libya#Putin

Ain’t no rest for the wicked
How Libyan militias tail us at sea with EU and Italian support

During our most recent time at sea, we were once again followed by heavily armed Libyan militia boats.

These militias are involved in trafficking, slavery, and the detention camp system.

None of this is new. It’s been documented for years.

Yet news has come out that the Italian army has trained Eastern Libyan forces on its own military bases.

The same forces that just deported 700 Sudanese people back to a war-torn country.

We’re tired of saying it: #Libya is not safe.

But the #Meloni government keeps backing both sides of Libya, hoping it will help her control migration.

The people endangering lives keep getting money, boats, and praise.
Meanwhile, @seawatchcrew, @dakini_sar, and @resqship were detained for doing the work #Italy and the #EU refuse to do.

We want freedom of movement for all, and an end to support for Libyan militias.