Libya Chaos Gets Another Year of US Emergency Paperwork
Published Date: 2/18/2026
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Summary
The U.S. is extending its national emergency about Libya for another year because the situation there is still unstable and risky. This affects people connected to the old Qadhafi regime and those causing trouble in Libya by blocking their access to U.S. assets. The goal is to keep protecting Libya’s peace and stop bad actors from misusing resources or hurting progress.
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Libya Emergency Extended One Year
The President continued the national emergency regarding Libya for 1 year beyond February 25, 2026 (originally declared February 25, 2011 and expanded April 19, 2016). This continuation keeps in place measures that can block access to U.S. assets and restrict actions by members of Muammar Qadhafi’s family, their associates, and other persons hindering Libyan national reconciliation.
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