Libya

Libyans protest US airstrike over ‘death of civilians’

Dec 05, 2018 08:43

Scores of Libyans have protested against a new US airstrike on a desert area in the country’s southwestern town of Uwaynat, near the Algerian border, saying that the strike targeted and killed civilians.
Libya forcibly evicts stranded refugees from cargo ship

Nov 21, 2018 10:23

Libyan coast guards have raided a cargo ship and forcibly evicted dozens of desperate refugees from the vessel, which had rescued them off the Libyan coast ten days ago.
Libyan rivals meet one on one in Italy’s Palermo

Nov 13, 2018 09:23

Leaders of Libya’s rival governments have met one on one in the Italian city of Palermo, where they have been invited to attend a conference and discuss peace in the North African country.
UN envoy says hard to hold Libya elections in December

Sep 30, 2018 14:23

The UN envoy to Libya told AFP that it will be difficult to hold elections as hoped on December 10, following a new wave of fighting in the North African nation.
Libyan government declares ceasefire deal

Sep 26, 2018 14:21

Libya's internationally recognized government Wednesday announced a new ceasefire deal to end a month of fighting between rival militias south of Tripoli that has left more than 100 dead.
Libya coast guard rescues 235 refugees off western coast

Sep 24, 2018 13:52

Libya's coast guard has rescued 235 refugees in three separate operations off its western coast, a naval forces spokesman says.
Libya: Homes, shops caught in cross-fire of Tripoli clashes

Sep 23, 2018 03:18

Homes and shops in Tripoli's south stood damaged and destroyed on Saturday, September 22, after clashes between rival forces that have gripped the Libyan capital since August.
Libya’s national oil company HQs comes under attack

Sep 10, 2018 10:16

Unknown gunmen have attacked the headquarters of Libya’s national oil company in the capital, Tripoli, reportedly taking a number of people hostage.
Libya declares state of emergency in Tripoli amid deadly clashes

Sep 03, 2018 03:29

Libya’s internationally-recognized government has announced a state of emergency in the capital, Tripoli, and its outskirts, which have been the scene of deadly clashes between rival militia groups over the past week.
Tripoli beset by bloody fighting despite truce

Sep 02, 2018 10:48

Renewed fighting has broken out between rival armed groups in and around Libya’s capital Tripoli despite a newly-reached truce in the area, leaving dozens of people dead or injured over the past week.