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Ep. 03 Mar 31, 2026

Libya's Ghost Families and Terrorist Passports

This report analyzes systemic citizenship forgery in Libya based on official prosecutorial data released between late 2023 and early 2024. It documents how criminal networks and corrupt officials manipulated civil registries to grant thousands of fraudulent identities to foreign nationals. These illicit activities have undermined national security, allowing individuals to access state subsidies and, in some cases, facilitating the movement of international terrorists. Consequently, the integrity of the Libyan passport has collapsed, leading to severe global travel restrictions and high visa rejection rates for legitimate citizens. The findings suggest that only comprehensive institutional reform and biometric upgrades can restore the credibility of the nation’s identity system.

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Ep. 02 Mar 31, 2026

The Plunder of Libya's Frozen Billions

This 2026 report by The Sentry examines the systemic mismanagement and corruption within the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), Libya’s sovereign wealth fund. Although many of its billions were frozen by the United Nations following the 2011 revolution, the investigation reveals that the LIA still actively manages approximately half of its $62.85 billion in assets. Through case studies in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Liberia, the text illustrates how high-value real estate and businesses have been neglected or exploited by politically connected individuals. For instance, a London office building sat vacant for a decade, resulting in nearly $79 million in lost rent, while other assets were siphoned off through cronyism and offshore secrecy. Ultimately, the authors argue against lifting international sanctions, claiming that the LIA’s public image of reform is merely an illusion of order masking deep governance failures.

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Ep. 01 Mar 31, 2026

The Rise of Libya's Cartel State

This United Nations report documents how Libyan armed groups have established a new status quo by infiltrating state institutions through systemic violence and economic coercion. These factions have secured total impunity, enabling them to seize control of Libya’s petroleum sector and divert billions in oil revenue to private interests. Despite a standing arms embargo, both eastern and western forces have formed alliances to facilitate the continuous illegal import of military hardware and foreign fighters. The document highlights a growing criminal ecosystem where terrorist recruitment and sophisticated fuel smuggling networks operate without judicial oversight. Consequently, human rights violations and attacks on the electoral process remain widespread, as accountability mechanisms are rendered entirely ineffective. Together, these factors reinforce regional instability and transform Libya into a primary logistical hub for neighboring conflicts.