The cultural sector is considered to play an essential role in shaping societal change – particularly in conflict-ridden contexts like Libya. In 2018, the Goethe-Institut organizes its “Cultural ...

Libyan authorities have clamped down on rap music for violating "moral rules." Artists fear a return to cultural repression, as observers see a more general shift to a stricter Islamic way of life ...

Endemic corruption in Libya continues to deter foreign investment, cripple public services, and erode trust in government. This dismal situation is driven by the ongoing power struggles among Libya’s ...

The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD), ratified by Libya in 1969 The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ...

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has announced the launching of the "Libyan Women's Platform," a private group for women on Facebook managed by a team from UNSMIL. The launching ...

Acting Foreign Minister Taher Al-Baour met with South Korean Ambassador Jang Jihak on Monday to discuss bilateral relations ...

The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions on Libya, putting an arms embargo on Moammar Gadhafi’s regime, which has attempted to crush a popular uprising with violent attacks on ...

"This is an excellent development," she continues. Alfurjani's initiative was among those supported by the Cultural Academy Libya project, implemented in 2017 by the Goethe-Institut as part of the ...