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Khalifa Haftar, head of the Libyan army under the Tobruk-based government, spoke about the ongoing political crisis since the arrival in Tripoli of the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) by clarifying that the military has no interest in forming Read more
Fresh clashes between militants of the Islamic State and the Libyan National Army (LNA,) a force loyal to the internationally recognized Tobruk-based government, began on Tuesday in Benghazi, enabled the LNA to recover three former air force bases; two in Read more
A statement released by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Monday stated that “extensive consultations with parties across the Libyan political spectrum” have been made and it has led to the reorganization of the Presidency Council, the Read more
The death of the leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Nasir Abdel Karim al-Wuhayshi, has been confirmed on Monday in local reports in the city of Al-Mukalla, in southern Yemen. Known as Abu Basir, Nasir Abdel Karim al-Wuhayshi is Read more
The Jordanian ambassador to Tripoli, Fawaz Aitan, has been kidnapped by gunmen in an armed attack against the diplomat’s convoy. The ambassador driver and one his bodyguards suffered gunshot wounds during the assault. The abduction comes two days after interim Read more
The Pentagon is deploying a new rapid reaction force in Spain tasked with protecting U.S. citizens, officials, diplomats or compounds in Africa in case of assaults or threats. The move was made in the aftermath of the attack on the Read more
Libya will be issuing its 5th energy concession by in the fourth quarter of 2013 after a “strong demand” and the need to finance the post-war projects. Oil Minister Abdelbari al-Arussi said they are also engaged in discussions with OPEC Read more
Two significant laws have come into effect in Libya before the elections. New bans have been imposed and some of the old ones are gone. Libya’s ruling National Transitional Council (NTC) has announced a law which makes the glorification of Read more
It has been a little over six months now since the famous and once feared Saif Al Islam fell under the hands of the rebel brigade of Zintan. Considered by many as the successor to his late father, Colonel Muammar Read more