{
  "id": 16546366,
  "title": "Trump urges Libya to curb illegal migration, backs unity and elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/trump-urges-libya-to-curb-illegal-migration-backs-unity-and-elections",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T01:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/trump-urges-libya-to-curb-illegal-migration-backs-unity-and-elections-1.500723471"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump urged Libya to curb illegal migration and pledged American support for the country's unification and national elections. In a social media post, Trump emphasized that Libya cannot remain a route for illegal migration and called for its swift cessation. He praised the Libyan people for their pride, resilience, and hospitality, highlighting their shared commitment to combating terrorism, particularly ISIS, which they defeated together. The statement underscored Washington's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and supporting Libya's political transition, without announcing new enforcement measures or a timeline for action. Trump acknowledged the sacrifices of Libyans who fought ISIS, describing them as a common enemy faced by both nations. He also called for the Libyan people to unite, reclaim their sovereignty, and work towards a peaceful, prosperous future.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump called on Libya to stop serving as a \"route\" for illegal migration while pledging American support for the country’s unification and national elections. \"The Libyan people are proud, resilient, hospitable, and deserving of peace and prosperity. The United States and Libya share a strong and enduring partnership in combating terrorism, building on our historic success in…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Libya summons US envoy to protest at Trump remarks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/libya-summons-us-envoy-to-protest-at-trump-remarks",
        "published": "2026-10-26T00:46:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}