Country Information
Population
7,017,224 (July 2021 est.)
Ethnicity (%)
Berber and Arab (97), other (3)
Religion (%)
Muslim (96.6), Christian (2.7), Buddhist (0.3), Other (0.2) unafilliated (0.2)
Leader
Chairman, Presidential Council, Mohammed Al Menfi (2021)
Government type
In transition
Legal system
Libya's post-revolution legal system is in flux and driven by state and non-state entities
Source: CIA World Factbook
Pray for Libya
Pray that converts to Christianity will stand firm, despite the threats of suffering and death.
Pray that strong and effective Christian resources, including Bibles and other literature, will be available in Libya.
Pray that Libyan Christians will have a strong desire to lead others to faith in the Lord.
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Libya News
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Six Christians Face Potential Death Penalties
Pray that Libyans will have opportunities to learn of Christ.
Photo: Wikipedia / Cüneyt Türksen (cc)Six Libyans may face the death penalty for converting to Christianity and encouraging others to do the same. The believers were charged under Article 207 of Libya's penal code, which punishes any a
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Christian Convert Sentenced to Death for Apostasy
A Libyan appeals court has sentenced a young man to death for converting to Christianity, despite there being no official apostasy laws in the country. The name of the Christian convert, who came to faith in Jesus four years ago, has been withheld for his protection. Though the young believer has fa
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Threats in the Midst of Renewed Church Growth
Christianity was once a predominant influence in Libya, as seen in the Basilica of Justinian.
Photo: Wikipedia / Hakeem.gadiOnce an active centre of Christianity during the days of the early church, Libya is now known as an epicentre of persecution that's so extreme, there are few believers today re
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Warnings Against Christmas Celebrations
Islam is the official religion of Libya.
Photo: Wikipedia / Franzfoto (cc)A recent government campaign against the celebration of Christmas is yet another demonstration of anti-Christian activity orchestrated by the authorities in the North African nation of Libya. A movement to confiscate Christ
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