'Historical artefacts,' jokes Libya shopkeeper after Nokia phones ordered in 2010 arrive in 2026
'Those are prized trophies of a lost great era and worth more now,' a user commented
A mobile phone dealer in Tripoli recently received a shipment of Nokia phones ordered in 2010, 16 years ago. The phones were stuck in warehouses due to Libya's civil war and collapsed infrastructure. The shopkeeper couldn't help but laugh at the outdated devices, saying, "Are these phones or historical artefacts?"
Une commande de Nokia arrive avec 16 ans de retard
Un revendeur libyen, installé à Tripoli, avait commandé ces téléphones en 2010, mais n'a reçu sa livraison qu'en 2026. pic.twitter.com/0SoXaMCK7w
— Renard Jean-Michel (@Renardpaty) January 8, 2026
The shipment included high-end models of the era, such as "Music-edition" phones and Nokia Communicators, which were once symbols of elite status but are now technologically obsolete. Adding to the irony of the situation, both the sender and recipient of the Nokia phones were located in Tripoli, just a few kilometres apart.
This incident highlights the impact of war on everyday life and business operations.
A user commented, "Nope. Those are prized trophies of a lost great era and worth more now." Another added, "The video is very funny. I tried to be serious, but the way they were taking the phones out, I burst into laughter."
