Libya’s cultural protection: Libya’s Tourism Police and the Antiquities Protection Authority say they arrested a gang accused of trying to sell suspected antiquities after monitoring social media, with seized items sent to specialists to verify authenticity and historical period. Benghazi education comeback: After years of war damage, students at Libya’s University of Benghazi are back to studying in temporary facilities while a new campus is set to open in autumn, with officials citing heavy destruction and looting during jihadist control. Regional diplomacy in motion: South Sudanese MPs arrived in Benghazi for the Asian-African Parliamentary Council conference hosted by Libya’s House of Representatives, focused on strengthening African-Asian ties and regional development. Migration pressure on the Libya route: A report says Kurdish youth attempting to reach Europe via Libya were abducted in Tripoli by a trafficking gang, with survivors alleging beatings and threats of organ removal and ransom demands. EU maritime focus: Operation IRINI wrapped up NEREUS 2026, a Central Mediterranean and Aegean naval/air surge, showing how the mission is evolving beyond its original Libya mandate. Travel policy ripple effects: Libya suspending visa-on-arrival at airports is mentioned alongside wider EU/US entry tightening, adding friction for travelers and migrants heading toward Europe.