2009 International Religious Freedom Report Released

The 2009 International Religious Freedom Report on Libya has been released.  For the full text of the report, please click here.

Scholarships and Exchanges Programs

The Embassy of the United States is currently inviting Libyans to apply for a variety of scholarships to study in the U.S.  For more information, please visit out complete list  of academic and exchange programs.

Embassy News

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U.S. Embassy Participates in Tripoli Education Fair

	Tripoli -The U.S. Embassy met with prospective Libyan students at the annual education Libya Expo at the Tripol International Fairgrounds. Students met with the Embassy's Educational Advisor and learned about opportunities for U.S. study.  Ambassador Cretz and the U.S. Consul addresses students and families to discuss bilateral educational cooperation.. " Read More
Visitors visit U.S. Embassy booth just after the opening

Ambassador Gene Cretz Hosts First Iftar Ever

TRIPOLI – Ambassador Gene Cretz hosted the first ever U.S. Embassy Iftar celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadan on the evening of September 16, 2009.  Guests included representatives of the media, academic and business communities, and officials. 

During the event, the Ambassador welcomed his guests and shared his observation that common values between Libyans and Americans are best exemplified during this holy month, remarking, “I am struck by the great similarities in our cultures and values.  These are qualities that are celebrated most proudly here in the Holy month of Ramadan: faith, reflection, camaraderie.”  Read More

President Obama Remembers 9/11 and ComMemorates The Patriot Day

Through the twisted steel of the twin towers of the World Trade Center, the scarred walls of the Pentagon, and the smoky " .

wreckage in a field in southwest Pennsylvania, the patriotism andresiliency of the American people shone brightly on September 11, 2001. We stood as one people, united in our common humanity and shared sorrow. We grieved for those who perished and remembered what brought us together as Americans.

Today, we honor the lives we lost 8 years ago. On a bright September day, innocent men, women, and children boarded  planes and set off for work as they had so many times before. Unthinkable acts of terrorism brought tragedy, destruction, pain, and loss for people across our Nation and the world.

As we pay tribute to loved ones, friends, fellow citizens, and all who died, we reaffirm our commitment to the ideas and ideals that united Americans in the aftermath of the attacks." Read More 

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For more news from the U.S. embassy please visit the following links :

President Obama  sends a message to Muslims  as the holy month of Ramadan commences (CLICK HERE)

Congressional Delegation led by Senator John McCain visits Libya - ( CLICK HERE )

Acting Assistant Secretary Jeffrey Feltman visits Libya to Discuss the Bilateral Relationship - ( Click Here )

U.S. Embassy Sends Libyan Youths Scientists To NASA Space Camp - ( Click Here )

U.S. Embassy In Tripoli Celebrates 4th  Of July - (Click Here)

Obama's Speaking To Islamic World From Cairo - ( Click Here ) 

Flag Raising Celebration - ( Click Here )

2008 LIBYA HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT