Mistrial declared on murder counts for Libyan man accused in 2012 Benghazi attacks that killed U.S. ambassador Houston Chronicle A U.S. judge declared a mistrial Monday after a federal jury convicted a second Libyan man of conspiracy in the deadly… - 9 hours ago, 17 Jun 19, 6:16pm -
Libyan powers praise Sisi's role in eliminating terror groups - Politics - Egypt Ahram OnlineParticipants of the Libyan National Forces conference held in Cairo have expressed appreciation for efforts exerted by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-… - 10 hours ago, 17 Jun 19, 6:02pm -
Italy intensifies pressures for migrant returns to Libya The NationalRescue boat Sea-Watch served with notice of stiff fines after Italians raid vessel. - 12 hours ago, 17 Jun 19, 3:37pm -
Libyan-Norwegian Fertiliser Company (LifeCo) to restart operations Libyan ExpressThe Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) confirmed Sunday the restoration of natural gas supply to the Libya Norwegian Fertiliser Company (LifeCo), with. - 12 hours ago, 17 Jun 19, 3:31pm -
To Cease Hostilities, Libyan PM Calls for Elections by End of Year The Media LineLibyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj on Sunday proposed holding national elections to end the war in the North African country. - 15 hours ago, 17 Jun 19, 12:58pm -
Libya's NOC says contained fire at LPG tanks on Tripoli Airport Road Libyan ExpressLibyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) said Brega Petroleum Marketing Company (BPMC) firefighters had controlled a blaze near LPG tanks at the company's. - 15 hours ago, 17 Jun 19, 12:38pm -
Niger: UAE to set up military base near Libyan border The North Africa PostUnited Arab Emirates (UAE) is planning to establish a military base in Niger near the border with Libya, reports say as talks between the West African country ... - 15 hours ago, 17 Jun 19, 12:25pm -
Libya Norwegian Fertiliser Company (LifeCo) to restart operations after reaching agreement | Libya HeraldLibya's state National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported on Saturday the restoration of natural gas supply to the Libya Norwegian Fertiliser Comp… - 18 hours ago, 17 Jun 19, 9:48am -
Cyrenaica Society emphasizes support for Sarraj's initiative The Libya ObserverCyrenaica Society emphasized its full support for the initiative submitted by Chairman of the Presidential Council (PC), Fayez Al-Sarraj, to proceed towards a ... - 18 hours ago, 17 Jun 19, 9:34am -
UNSMIL welcomes Al-Sarraj's initiative to end conflict in Tripoli The Libya ObserverThe United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomed the initiative announced by Chairman of the Presidential Council, Fayez Al-Sarraj to resolve ... - 18 hours ago, 17 Jun 19, 9:29am -
Cairo to host meeting of Libyan national forces, Monday EgypttodayCAIRO, 17 June 2019: Cairo will host on Monday a meeting bringing together Libya's national forces in support of counter-terrorism efforts exerted by the Libyan ... - 18 hours ago, 17 Jun 19, 9:23am -
Libyan Navy rescues 91 illegal immigrants off the coast of Garabulli The Libya ObserverA patrol boat of the Libyan Navy managed to rescue 91 illegal immigrants of different African nationalities, including 3 women and 2 children, about 35 miles ..… - 18 hours ago, 17 Jun 19, 9:23am -
EU welcomes Al-Sarraj initiative to end conflict The Libya ObserverThe European Union welcomed the initiative presented by Fayez Al-Sarraj yesterday, emphasizing support for any constructive proposal, under the auspices of ... - 19 hours ago, 17 Jun 19, 8:48am -
New user in Libya for Oracle's Flexcube core banking system Fintech FuturesYaqeen Bank, a relatively new player on the Libyan market, has signed with Oracle FSS to use Flexcube as its core platform and Oracle Banking Digital ... - 1 day ago, 16 Jun 19, 11:02pm -
Libyan MiG-23 pilot remembers a memorable dogfight with US Navy F-14 Tomcats The Aviation Geek ClubI pushed my throttle to full dry power while my aircraft went through the vertical and pointed at the Tomcats."Abdelmajid Tayari, Libyan MiG-23 pilo… - 1 day ago, 16 Jun 19, 9:38pm -
Iran's Non-Oil Exports to Libya Tops $3.4m Financial TribuneIran exported 1223 tons of non-oil commodities worth $3.47 million to Libya in the last fiscal year that ended on March 20, 2019. - 1 day ago, 16 Jun 19, 7:31pm -
New phase to defeat Haftar's forces adopted by Libya's Presidential Council The Libya ObserverThe Head of the Libyan Presidential Council Fayez Al-Sarraj has approved a new phase of the tactics that aim at repelling the attack on Tripoli by Khalif… - 1 day ago, 16 Jun 19, 7:25pm -
NOC to resume gas supplies to the Libyan Norwegian Fertiliser Company The Libya ObserverThe National Oil Corporation (NOC) confirmed Saturday the return of gas supplies to the Libyan-Norwegian Fertiliser Company, pointing out that the NOC will ... - 1 day ago, 16 Jun 19, 7:15pm -
Libya's Al-Sarraj proposes peace gathering to end crisis The Libya ObserverThe Head of the Libyan Presidential Council, Fayez Al-Sarraj, has proposed an initiative of seven points that aims to end the current crisis in the country. - 1 day ago, 16 Jun 19, 4:33pm -
Libyan MP: Haftar, the 'axis of evil' and the battle for Libya Al Jazeera AmericaLibya’s two wars: One on the battlefield and one on Facebook Los Angeles TimesLibya's UN-recognised government launches peace initiative The GuardianLibya's F… - 2 days ago, 16 Jun 19, 2:00pm -
Libyan navy says it intercepted 91 Europe-bound migrants Fox NewsLibya's coast guard says it has intercepted a rubber vessel carrying 91 Europe-bound migrants, including women and children, off the country's Mediterranean ... - 2 days ago, 16 Jun 19, 12:47pm -
Malta calls for closer UN cooperation to resolve the Libyan crisis The Libya ObserverPrime Minister of Malta, Joseph Muscat has called for greater cooperation with the United Nations in order to resolve the Libyan crisis. Muscat said Friday during… - 2 days ago, 16 Jun 19, 10:32am -
Turkey reaffirms support for UN efforts to achieve a peaceful solution in Libya The Libya ObserverTurkish Foreign Minister, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said his country has strongly supported the efforts of the UN envoy to Libya, Ghassan Salame to heal t… - 2 days ago, 16 Jun 19, 10:01am -
Libya: 9 killed in airstrike by LNA in eastern Tripoli Business StandardNine civilians were killed in an airstrike carried out by Khalifa Haftar-led Libyan National Army (LNA) on a military store of the rival UN-backed government in the ... - 2 days ago, 16 Jun 19, 3:45am -
White tiger cubs uncovered on Tunisia-Libya border Yahoo NewsTunisian officials uncovered four white tiger cubs being smuggled across the border to Libya, the customs department said Saturday. The cubs were found ... - 2 days ago, 15 Jun 19, 7:49pm -
UN envoy hopeful international community would adopt better stance on Libya The Libya ObserverThe Head of the UNSMIL Ghassan Salame said the mission is hopeful that the international community will have a better stance toward Libya after meeting .… - 2 days ago, 15 Jun 19, 7:13pm -
France's Total started renewing its contract in Libya, economy minister confirms The Libya ObserverThe Minister of Economy, Ali Al-Issawi confirmed that France's Total and other foreign oil companies have already commenced procedures to renew thei… - 3 days ago, 15 Jun 19, 9:17am -
Lebanese court of justice drops case against Hannibal Gaddafi The Libya ObserverLebanese press sources reported that the judicial judiciary in Lebanon has suspended prosecutions against Hannibal, the son of Muammar Gaddafi, for lack of ... - 3 days ago, 15 Jun 19, 9:11am -
EU High Representative reaffirms peaceful solution to conflict in Libya The Libya ObserverEU High Representative for Security and Foreign Policy, Federica Mogherini emphasized the EU position that there is no military solution to the crisis in Lib… - 3 days ago, 15 Jun 19, 9:09am -
UN Envoy Optimistic about Reaching Political Settlement in Libya Asharq Al-awsat EnglishUnited Nations envoy Ghassan Salame expressed for the first time on Friday his confidence that a political settlement may be reached in Libya instead of a ... - 3 days ago, 15 Jun 19, 5:50am -
Libya: Registration Fact Sheet (May 2019) - Libya ReliefWebA *service* provided by UN OCHA. ReliefWeb has been the leading online source for reliable and timely humanitarian information on global crises and disasters ... - 3 days ago, 14 Jun 19, 5:31pm -
US warns of another Libya or Somalia if Sudan transition is botched The NationalSenior official Tibor Nagy rejected criticism the US was slow in reacting to the Sudan crisis. - 3 days ago, 14 Jun 19, 4:59pm -
Humanitarian partners visit flood-affected Ghat in south-western Libya to boost response operations [EN/AR] - Libya ReliefWebTripoli, 14 June 2019 - Humanitarian partners in Libya participated in a joint mission, led by Ghassan Salamé, Special Re… - 3 days ago, 14 Jun 19, 4:11pm -
Bangladeshis in Libya urged against risky voyage The Daily StarBangladesh embassy in Libya has warned the Bangladeshis living there not to take the risky sea journey towards Europe, citing the risks of drowning as well as ... - 4 days ago, 14 Jun 19, 2:36pm -
UNHCR Update Libya (14 June 2019) - Libya ReliefWebEnglish Situation Report on Libya and 4 other countries about Health, Protection and Human Rights, Children, IDPs, Flood and more; published on 14 Jun 2019 ... - 4 days ago, 14 Jun 19, 2:35pm -
Health Ministry deplores vicious Tripoli attack on heart specialist | Libya HeraldThe Tripoli Ministry of Health today strongly deplored the vicious attack on Dr Abubaker al-Ajnif at his clinic yesterday. The attack left the cardiologist badly ... - 4 days ago, 14 Jun 19, 2:10pm -
Libya's NOC Warns Army Is Inside Key Crude Terminal | OilPrice.com OilPrice.comLibya's internationally recognized National Oil Corporation (NOC) said on Thursday that it is concerned about an increased military presence inside one of the ... - 4 days ago, 14 Jun 19, 8:00am -
Tunisia Jails Terrorist Detainees for Smuggling Arms from Libya Asharq Al-awsat EnglishTunisia sentenced on Wednesday suspects to jail for plotting terrorist attacks in the country. Three detainees were sentenced to four to six years and six were… - 4 days ago, 14 Jun 19, 7:33am -
Second Benghazi militant convicted in U.S. court in 2012 attacks that killed ambassador Washington PostA federal jury on Thursday convicted a second Libyan militant of conspiracy in the deadly 2012 attacks on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, th… - 4 days ago, 13 Jun 19, 7:54pm -
Watch our special report from inside Libya as warlords battle over the ruins of the war-torn country Euronews EnglishAs part of a Euronews special, Anelise Borges travels to Libya to meet with those who are desperate to escape the war-torn country… - 4 days ago, 13 Jun 19, 5:03pm -
Operational update on Libya: Fierce fighting amid fears of protracted violence - Libya ReliefWebEnglish News and Press Release on Libya about Food and Nutrition, Health, IDPs and more; published on 12 Jun 2019 by ICRC. - 5 days ago, 13 Jun 19, 11:04am -
Italy provides 2 million euros to UNICEF projects in Libya The Libya ObserverThe Italian Foreign Ministry has provided two million euros to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to protect migrant minors in Libya. The Italian ... - 5 days ago, 13 Jun 19, 10:38am -
Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt call for a cease-fire in Libya New York Post TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt have expressed their "deep concern" over the chaotic situation in Libya and called for an immediate cease-fire in ... - 5 days ago, 13 Jun 19, 10:27am -
Fifth aid flight arrives in flood-ravaged Ghat The Libya ObserverThe fifth aid flight arrived in the city of Ghat on Wednesday, coming from Mitiga Airport in Tripoli, with 35 tons of relief items and humanitarian aid. The shipment ... - 5 days ago, 13 Jun 19, 10:24am -
NOC re-operates industrial complex of the Sarir oilfield The Libya ObserverThe National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced the re-running of the second industrial complex of the Sarir oilfield, which was shut down last May due to a ... - 5 days ago, 13 Jun 19, 10:13am -
Italian Ambassador meets former HCS head in Tripoli The Libya ObserverItalian Ambassador to Libya, Giuseppe Buccino Grimaldi met Wednesday, with the former head of the High Council of State (HCS), Abdulrahman Sewehli in ... - 5 days ago, 13 Jun 19, 10:05am -
Russia exerting efforts to have strong influence in Libya, report says The Libya ObserverThe Guardian reported Tuesday, citing leaked documents, that Russia is seeking to bolster its presence in at least 13 countries across Africa, including Libya… - 5 days ago, 12 Jun 19, 6:58pm -
Oil Producer In Libya: It's A Day-To-Day Struggle To Keep Pumping OilPrice.comContinued clashes in Libya and an escalation of hostilities could threaten the oil production of Wintershall Dea in the North African country. - 6 days ago, 12 Jun 19, 3:30pm -
Italy reaffirms GNA is the legitimate government of Libya The Libya ObserverItalian Foreign Minister, Enzo Milanesi, said Tuesday that his country is conducting a comprehensive dialogue with all the Libyan parties, emphasizing that his ... - 6 days ago, 12 Jun 19, 12:12pm -
A Role for the EU and NATO in the Libyan Crisis Carnegie EuropeSummary: Clashes between the Government of National Accord and its eastern opponents are tearing Libya apart and poses a serious security threat to the EU. - 6 days ago, 12 Jun 19, 7:00am -
Harrowing tales of migrants desperate to reach Europe from Libya ITV News"We almost died," recounts one Nigeria-born woman, trapped in a Libyan migrant camp after a failed attempt to cross the Mediterranean to Italy. The north ... - 6 days ago, 11 Jun 19, 9:48pm -
Libyan National Army scores direct hits on enemy positions in Tripoli: video AMN Al-Masdar NewsEDITORS NOTE: Graphic *content* / Libyan pro-government forces walk next to their vehicle mounted with a machine gun on May 18, 2016 in Abu Grein, south… - 6 days ago, 11 Jun 19, 8:36pm -
Cyrenaica Society Chairman says they reject Tripoli offensive The Libya ObserverThe Chairman of the Cyrenaica Society Abdelhamid Al-Kazza met with the Head of the Presidential Council, Fayez Al-Sarraj, on Tuesday in Tripoli and told him ... - 6 days ago, 11 Jun 19, 7:52pm -
Libyan Oilfield Fire Adds To Oil Outages In Iran, Venezuela OilPrice.comThe Sarir oilfield in Libya's Sirte basin has seen its oil production drop by 30000 bpd since June 9 when a fire broke out in a power generator due to high ... - 6 days ago, 11 Jun 19, 5:00pm -
Libyan coast guard intercepts 60 Europe-bound migrants Fox NewsLibya's coast guard says it has intercepted at least 60 Europe-bound migrants, including a woman, off the country's Mediterranean coast. - 7 days ago, 11 Jun 19, 1:47pm -
Wintershall CEO says security situation in Libya poses a risk to oil production The Libya ObserverThe CEO of the German company Wintershall, Mario Mehrin said that the deteriorating security situation in Libya poses a risk to the company's current… - 7 days ago, 11 Jun 19, 9:57am -
UN chief Antonio Guterres: Libya arms embargo must be enforced Aljazeera.comHalting weapons flow critical for civilian safety and stability as fighting intensifies, Guterres says. - 7 days ago, 11 Jun 19, 6:50am -
Tough talk by the AU and US looks unlikely to dislodge... Daily MaverickKhartoum's military leaders are shrugging off the pressure on them mainly because of support from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt. And with sanctions against ... - 5 hours ago, 17 Jun 19, 10:16pm -
Today: In Hong Kong, an Apology Is Not Enough Los Angeles TimesProtesters in Hong Kong want the city's leader to do more than just apologize for and suspend a bill that would allow extradition to China. - 16 hours ago, 17 Jun 19, 12:00pm -
Heat Wave Hits Iraq -- and Sparks Begin to Fly Asharq Al-awsat EnglishHospital ventilators shut down, football matches with obligatory water breaks and food spoiling in fridges without power: Iraq's notorious summer has arrived. - 18 hours ago, 17 Jun 19, 9:26am -
US diplomat wants ‘credible’ probe into Sudan crackdown PBS NewsHourKHARTOUM, Sudan — The top U.S. diplomat to Africa said there must be an “independent and credible” investigation into the Sudanese military's violent ... - 2 days ago, 15 Jun 19, 5:33pm -
Sudan is in transition. But to what? | Rashmee Roshan Lall | AW The Arab WeeklyWhat is the state of Sudan now that activists have called off a general strike and civil disobedience campaign after a 2-month standoff with the military? - 2 days ago, 15 Jun 19, 5:32pm -
UN Envoy Optimistic about Reaching Political Settlement in Libya Asharq Al-awsat EnglishUnited Nations envoy Ghassan Salame expressed for the first time on Friday his confidence that a political settlement may be reached in Libya instead of a ... - 3 days ago, 15 Jun 19, 5:50am -
Sudan risks becoming Libya or Somalia after 100 killed, 500 injured in mass sit-in 7NEWSSudan risks becoming another failed state like Libya or Somalia if the opposition and military don't agree on a transition process, a senior US diplomat warns. - 3 days ago, 15 Jun 19, 4:21am -
After deadly crackdown, social media goes blue to support Sudan protesters South China Morning PostInternational concern over situation in African nation has grown after security forces dispersed sit-in in Khartoum, killing dozens. - 3 days ago, 14 Jun 19, 9:49pm -
Watch: Protest drums leaders away NewsbookAnti-corruption activists gathered on the periphery of Castille Square as leaders from seven EU Member States met in Malta for the sixth Southern EU Countries ... - 3 days ago, 14 Jun 19, 4:30pm -
As talks with protesters flounder, Sudan's military rulers say several coup attempts thwarted HaaretzResponding to criticism over ongoing internet shutdown, Transitional Military Council spokesman said social media posed a threat to the country. - 4 days ago, 13 Jun 19, 11:46pm -
Egypt, Algeria demand an immediate halt to ongoing military operations in Libya Arab NewsEgypt, Algeria demand an immediate halt to ongoing military operations in Libya. - 5 days ago, 12 Jun 19, 8:12pm -
Hong Kong police clash with extradition bill protesters — in photos AxiosDemonstrators protesting a proposed extradition bill have been clashing with Hong Kong police, fending off rubber bullets, tear gas and high-pressure water ... - 5 days ago, 12 Jun 19, 4:06pm -
Fighting in Tripoli, Libya Displaces Thousands of Families Citizen TruthNew fighting broke out in Tripoli, Libya, recently, and the government immediately responded with setting up shelters for the displaced. The ministry of social ... - 6 days ago, 11 Jun 19, 7:55pm -
“UNHCR Secures Release Of 96 Detainees From Libya's Zintan Detention Centre”. UNHCR: Saviour Or Culprit? The Organization for World PeaceThe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported on the 4th of June that it had secured… - 7 days ago, 11 Jun 19, 1:09am -
Shutting up shop: Libyan conflict squeezes southern Tunisia ReutersBEN GUERDANE, Tunisia (Reuters) - Standing in his one-room store between tables stacked with brightly colored t-shirts and jeans, Fathi Mars gestures in ... - 9 days ago, 9 Jun 19, 7:00am -
'We need urgent help': Refugees perish in Libyan detention centre Al Jazeera EnglishRefugees and migrants in Zintan detention centre, northwest Libya, have told Al Jazeera that every morning, they gather in front of a makeshift church to pray for… - 12 days ago, 6 Jun 19, 7:00am -
Defying Authority: Arab, Russia And Pakistan Protesters Learn Lessons Of 2011 – Analysis Eurasia ReviewDemonstrators in Sudan, Algeria and nations beyond the Middle East such as Pakistan and Russia are applying lessons learnt from the 2011 popul… - 12 days ago, 6 Jun 19, 7:00am -
Sudan's Deadly Crackdown Evokes Arab Spring Bloodshed VOA NewsAs often is the case in the Middle East, the ruthless, harsh application of military power props up dictators or safeguards the military's own longevity. - 12 days ago, 5 Jun 19, 8:26pm -
Chaos-ridden Sudan, divided Libya mark Ramadan Bayram in confusion Daily SabahMuslims across the Middle East and beyond began Tuesday marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, one of the most celebrated holidays for the world's 1.5... - 14 days ago, 4 Jun 19, 7:00am -
Sudan protesters reject military election plan after crackdown Al Jazeera EnglishHeavy security presence and gunfire in Khartoum as protesters reject military plan to hold elections in nine months. - 14 days ago, 4 Jun 19, 7:00am -
Sudan’s protesters can help alleviate Yemen’s tragedy Brookings InstitutionAs Sudan's protesters ratchet up the pressure on the transitional military council to hand over power to civilian rule, they should also demand an end to their ... - 18 days ago, 31 May 19, 7:00am -
In Sudan, a test not only for democracy but for women's rights OpenCanadaAfter months of nationwide protest, longtime Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir was ousted by military force in April. Since then, an image from the uprising has ... - 22 days ago, 27 May 19, 7:00am -
Sudan, Algeria, Libya: new Arab spring stalls as Trump looks away The GuardianThe US once led western states' support of democracy around the world, but under this president that feels like a long time ago. - 24 days ago, 25 May 19, 7:00am -
Talks have stalled, and divisions are growing. Is Sudan’s post-Bashir honeymoon over? The Washington PostKHARTOUM, Sudan — Since early April, the thousands of participants in Sudan's long-running protest have slept rough in tents and on sidewa… - 27 days ago, 22 May 19, 7:00am -
Sudan militia commander: 'Killers of protesters at Khartoum sit-in arrested' Radio DabangaAccording to Lt Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (aka Hemeti), deputy chairman of the Transitional Military Council (TMC) and chief of the Rapid Support Forces ... - 29 days ago, 20 May 19, 7:00am -
Algerian Figures Call for Agreement That Meets Protesters’ Aspirations Asharq Al-awsat EnglishThree prominent Algerian figures called on the military leadership to start “frank and honest” talks with representatives of the demonstrators, pol… - 30 days ago, 19 May 19, 11:23am -
Trump Backed Libyan Warlord After Saudi Arabia and Egypt Lobbied Him The Wall Street JournalThe leaders of Saudi Arabia and Egypt successfully lobbied President Trump to shift U.S. policy in Libya and reach out to the general leading an offensive… - 37 days ago, 12 May 19, 7:00am -
Thousands in Libya continue protests against war on Tripoli The Libya ObserverThousands of Libyans marched in the main squares of several western region cities on Friday in a show of support for the Volcano of Rage Operation and to ... - 45 days ago, 4 May 19, 7:00am -
Beans or brioche: breakfast is divisive in Libyan conflict ReutersCoffee and a pastry covered in chocolate, honey and almonds or a savory bean stew sandwich with juice or a fizzy drink. - 46 days ago, 3 May 19, 7:00am -
Sudan's female revolutionaries must beware fate that befell women in Libya The GuardianAlaa Salah's role in Sudan's protests was not unique, African women have long led change – and Libya's precedent is especially relevant. - 46 days ago, 3 May 19, 7:00am -
What Makes a Coup Succeed? Confidence, Consensus and a Sense of Inevitability The New York TimesVenezuela's opposition, trying to build a wave of support for removing the country's president, has made some tactical mistakes. - 47 days ago, 2 May 19, 7:00am -
In Venezuela, clashes continue as protesters for and against Maduro fill the streets Los Angeles TimesVenezuelans poured into the streets for continued mass demonstrations, and protesters again clashed with government forces Wednesday, a day after… - 48 days ago, 1 May 19, 7:00am -
Sudan shouldn't become another Syria or Libya Gulf NewsProtesters must have a realistic vision on how the country should move forward. - 48 days ago, 1 May 19, 7:00am -
Bad Ideas Led to Libya Civil War Heritage.orgIn 2011, the United States led an intervention that deposed Libyan dictator, terrorist, and crackpot Muammar Gaddafi. Since then, U.S. and Western policy toward ... - 49 days ago, 30 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Guards repel assault on Libya's biggest oilfield PRIAn armed group attacked Libya's largest oilfield but was repelled after clashes with its protection force on Monday, while fighting escalated in eastern strongman ... - 50 days ago, 29 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Why are Sudan’s protesters snubbing the UAE and Saudi Arabia? TRT WorldProtesters warn the two oil rich gulf states against "meddling" in their country, with many chanting: “We do not want Saudi aid even if we have to eat beans and ... - 53 days ago, 26 Apr 19, 7:00am -
From Sudan’s protesters, a warning to Saudi Arabia and the UAE: Don’t meddle The Washington PostAfter the Arab Spring, Saudi Arabia and the UAE were accused of backing counterrevolutions to restore order in the region. - 55 days ago, 24 Apr 19, 7:00am -
The Battle for the Future of the Arab World Fair ObserverToday's protesters have a leg up on their counterparts from the Arab Spring of 2011. - 55 days ago, 24 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Trump’s Gulf allies rush to defend strongman rule The Washington PostWant smart analysis of the most important news in your inbox every weekday along with other global reads, interesting ideas and opinions to know? Sign up for ... - 56 days ago, 23 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Police Clear Extinction Rebellion Sit-In Protesters as Arrest Total Nears 1000 Democracy Now!In London, police have cleared Parliament Square and the Oxford Circus shopping district of sit-in protesters with the group Extinction Rebellion, as they… - 57 days ago, 22 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Libya Death Toll Climbs to 227 as Trump Backs Renegade General Democracy Now!In Libya, the death toll from fighting around Tripoli has risen to at least 227, with more than 1,100 injured, since a Libyan warlord launched an assault on the ... - 57 days ago, 22 Apr 19, 7:00am -
UN: 220 killed in battles for Libya's capital last 2 weeks Minneapolis Star TribuneBENGHAZI, Libya — Fighting between rival Libyan forces for control of Tripoli escalated in the past couple of days, a spokesman for the self-styled Libyan ... - 59 days ago, 20 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Can northern Africa's discontent translate to democracy? PBS NewsHourThe demonstrations that have swept through northern Africa and ousted long-time strongmen are not yet over. Protesters in Sudan, Algeria, Libya and Mali are ... - 60 days ago, 19 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Will the status quo remain or is Sudan headed towards democracy? TRT WorldAnalysts argue that Sudan's future depends upon how its ruling military council will plan the country's transition to a civilian government. Otherwise, Sudan could ... - 60 days ago, 19 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Protests Challenge Gulf Counterrevolution besacenter.orgBESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,146, April 18, 2019. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Much of the Middle East's recent turmoil stems from internecine Middle ... - 61 days ago, 18 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Amid Euphoria in Sudan, a Delicate Dance Over Who Will Lead: Soldiers or Civilians? The New York TimesOutside defense headquarters, protesters celebrated the ouster of an autocrat. Inside, the generals were still in charge. Distrust abounds betwee… - 63 days ago, 16 Apr 19, 7:00am -
'Yellow vest' Libya protesters say France backs Tripoli assault Yahoo NewsTripoli (AFP) - Dozens of "yellow vest" protesters rallied Tuesday in the Libyan capital to denounce what they said was France's support for military strongman ... - 63 days ago, 16 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Libya: U.N. Warns of Mounting Casualties as Fighting Escalates Democracy Now!The U.N. reported Sunday at least 120 people have been killed in Libya over the past week and a half as fighting intensifies between General Haftar's eastern ... - 64 days ago, 15 Apr 19, 7:00am -
UN says 120 killed since fighting broke out in Libya HaaretzMore than 120 people have been killed since a Libyan military commander launched an assault on the capital 10 days ago, igniting clashes with rival militias, ... - 65 days ago, 14 Apr 19, 7:00am -
How the military piggybacked on populist uprisings in Algeria and Sudan Los Angeles TimesCall it Arab Spring 2.0: After removing their longtime leaders, protesters in Algeria and Sudan now face a new challenge in the form of 'support' from their .… - 65 days ago, 14 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Protesters in Sudan and Algeria Have Learned From the Arab Spring The AtlanticA photograph has been floating around on social media recently featuring six Arab leaders at a summit meeting in 2010, all with red X marks on them. The first ... - 66 days ago, 13 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Friday's Daily Brief: human rights in Sudan, sombre anniversaries for Rwanda and Nigeria, and fears of 'chaos' in Libya UN NewsTop news on Friday included: a call for respect for human rights in Sudan's protests; the 25th anniversary of the genoci… - 67 days ago, 12 Apr 19, 7:00am -
After Bashir's Ouster, Can Sudan's Protesters Force an End to Military Rule? World Politics ReviewSudanese President Omar al-Bashir’s three-decade rule came to an end this week amid ongoing protests. Yet protest leaders immediately signaled that… - 67 days ago, 12 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Thugs and Extremists Join Battle for Tripoli, Complicating Libyan Fray The New York TimesA week after an aspiring strongman launched a surprise attack on the Libyan capital, an assortment of criminal gangs and extremists are rushing into the fight… - 67 days ago, 12 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Sudan’s Omar Hassan al-Bashir is ousted by military after 30 years in power The Washington PostKHARTOUM, Sudan — Sudan's president was deposed Thursday the same way he came to power 30 years ago — in a military takeover. Omar Hassan ... - 68 days ago, 11 Apr 19, 7:00am -
The Fight In Libya Approaches A Stalemate Critical Threats ProjectCTP's Threat Update series provides you with a weekly analysis and assessment of the al Qaeda network and Iran. - 69 days ago, 10 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Arab Spring 2.0: New protests, same failures that plague the Middle East The Globe and MailBessma Momani is a professor at the University of Waterloo and a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. She is the author of A… - 69 days ago, 10 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Mohamed Morsy: A polarizing legacy | News Talk WBAP-AM WBAP News/TalkMohamed Morsy represented both the zenith of the Arab Spring and its almost universal failure. He became Egypt's first democratically-elected president in ... - 1 hour ago, 18 Jun 19, 2:37am -
Iran: America's Latest Drive for War - Ryan McMaken (06/17/2019) WallStreetWindow.comThis week, two oil tankers exploded in the Persian Gulf, reportedly as a result of a limpet mine attack. Neither tanker flew a US flag. One was Panama-flagged, ..… - 22 hours ago, 17 Jun 19, 5:53am -
Libya leader Serraj will not sit down with rival Khalifa Hifter to end war on Tripoli The Japan TimesLibya PM Serraj will not sit down with rival Haftar to end war ReutersLibya’s two wars: One on the battlefield and one on Facebook Los Ang… - 1 day ago, 16 Jun 19, 9:47pm -
Can the Arab world ever fix its politics? American ThinkerWith its endless wars, crises, massacres, and turmoil, the Middle East is seen as hopeless geography today. It was much better than this throughout the 20th ... - 2 days ago, 16 Jun 19, 8:18am -
Jury reaches partial verdict in trial of Benghazi militant Journal TimesWASHINGTON (AP) — A federal jury has reached a partial verdict in the case against a Libyan militant accused of playing an instrumental role in the 2012 ... - 4 days ago, 13 Jun 19, 9:54pm -
Egypt Who will benefit from Qatar's asylum law? Al-MonitorCAIRO — Nine months after Law No. 11 was issued in September 2018 regulating political asylum, Qatar's council of ministers unveiled May 23 the relevant ... - 5 days ago, 13 Jun 19, 11:11am -
Morocco’s Former PM: Some Newspapers Seek to Politically Kill Me Asharq Al-awsat EnglishMorocco's former Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane said that some newspapers want to “politically kill” him, adding that he was the first to raise the i… - 5 days ago, 13 Jun 19, 10:55am -
writer and photographer traveled hundreds of miles through the desert, tracing the dangerous route migrants and others follow to Libya. National GeographicA National Geographic writer and photographer traveled hundreds of miles through the desert,… - 5 days ago, 13 Jun 19, 9:01am -
Qatar- The princes who want to destroy any hope for Arab democracy MENAFN.COM(MENAFN - Gulf Times) *Why Saudi Arabia and the UAE are backing military leaders who are killing demonstratorsSince the Arab uprisings of 2011. - 5 days ago, 12 Jun 19, 7:56pm -
At least 95 killed in massacre at Sobane Kou village in Mali World Socialist Web SiteA horrific massacre took place overnight Sunday and early Monday morning in the central Malian town of Sobane Kou. At least 95 of the town's inhabitants were ... - 6 days ago, 12 Jun 19, 5:07am -
The Princes Who Want to Destroy Any Hope for Arab Democracy The New York TimesWhy Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are backing military leaders who kill demonstrators. - 7 days ago, 11 Jun 19, 10:05am -
As Sudan descends into violence, Algeria’s spring lives on Financial TimesWhile Sudan's civilian uprising is crushed in a bloody crackdown, Algeria's peaceful protest movement continues unabated and might even yield results despite ... - 7 days ago, 11 Jun 19, 4:01am -
Turkey should be sanctioned for supporting Libya's Islamists - analysis AhvalTurkey, America's supposed NATO ally, is arming the United States' Islamist enemy in Libya in flagrant violation of a United Nations arms embargo and should ... - 8 days ago, 10 Jun 19, 7:37am -
Shutting up shop: Libyan conflict squeezes southern Tunisia ReutersBEN GUERDANE, Tunisia (Reuters) - Standing in his one-room store between tables stacked with brightly colored t-shirts and jeans, Fathi Mars gestures in ... - 9 days ago, 9 Jun 19, 7:00am -
Libya’s Haftar: the mad dog of the Middle East Cyprus MailThe 'mad dog of the Middle East', as Ronald Reagan once called Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, is on the brink of achieving his life's ambition: becoming the ... - 16 days ago, 2 Jun 19, 7:00am -
Egypt raises concerns over Turkish involvement in Libya - AW AhvalGrowing Turkish involvement in Libya will destabilise North Africa, threaten to lengthen the Libyan conflict and harm Egypt's national security, the Arab Weekly's ... - 22 days ago, 27 May 19, 7:00am -
Turkish involvement in Libya raises regional security concerns in Egypt The Arab WeeklyGrowing Turkish involvement in Libya will destabilise North Africa, threaten to lengthen the Libyan conflict and harm Egypt's national security. - 23 days ago, 26 May 19, 7:00am -
The New 'Arab Spring' theTrumpet.comGovernments are falling in North Africa again. The resulting storms could wreak havoc. - 24 days ago, 25 May 19, 12:25am -
Libya post-Kadafi: Lurching from one crisis to another Los Angeles TimesOn paper, Libya should be booming. It's one of the world's top 10 countries in oil reserves. It has more than a thousand miles of coastline on the Mediterranean. - 25 days ago, 24 May 19, 7:00am -
Libyan crisis means still no justice for Manchester bombing victims The NationalSuspect Hashem Abedi is being held under the auspices of the Government of National Accord. - 26 days ago, 23 May 19, 7:00am -
Libyan commander Haftar told Macron no ceasefire for now: French presidency ReutersLibyan eastern commander Khalifa Haftar, speaking on Wednesday with French President Emmanuel Macron, ruled out a ceasefire and said he wanted to rid ... - 27 days ago, 22 May 19, 7:00am -
Hifter's rule brings security to eastern Libya, at a cost Associated PressBENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — After years of assassinations, bombings and militia firefights, Libya's eastern city of Benghazi finally feels safe again — but security ... - 28 days ago, 21 May 19, 7:00am -
Dr Anwar Gargash: Our solution for Libya The NationalThe UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs explains how his country is working to bring a solution to the Libyan crisis. - 30 days ago, 19 May 19, 7:00am -
Haftar's forces accuse Turkey of backing chaos and terrorism in Libya AhvalForces loyal to eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar accused Turkey of supporting militias, chaos and terrorist groups in Libya and ferrying arms to the ... - 35 days ago, 14 May 19, 7:00am -
Libyan Salafists fight alongside 'secular' Hifter Al-MonitorAlthough Libyan strongman Khalifa Hifter has often been perceived as a secular leader, his Libyan National Army contains many Salafi fighters. - 36 days ago, 13 May 19, 7:00am -
Trump Backed Libyan Warlord After Saudi Arabia and Egypt Lobbied Him The Wall Street JournalThe leaders of Saudi Arabia and Egypt successfully lobbied President Trump to shift U.S. policy in Libya and reach out to the general leading an offensive… - 37 days ago, 12 May 19, 7:00am -
Snatched selfies along Libya's frontline point to long war ReutersTRIPOLI (Reuters) - Fighters allied to Libya's U.N.-backed government posted selfies from a barracks one day last month to mark their progress in a battle for ... - 40 days ago, 9 May 19, 7:00am -
France's Military Presence in Libya? “Un secret de polichinelle,” As the French Say Jerusalem Center for Public AffairsIs there a French military presence in Libya? The French street expression, “secret de polichinelle,” is appropriate. It… - 42 days ago, 7 May 19, 7:00am -
How Trump's move might impact Maghreb's Islamists The Arab WeeklyThe Maghreb region is expecting fundamental changes that are likely to be detrimental to political Islam and its allies. - 44 days ago, 5 May 19, 7:00am -
Libyan officials say 200 people have been killed in recent fighting The GuardianKhalifa Haftar's bid to topple UN-recognised government has displaced 50000 people. - 44 days ago, 5 May 19, 7:00am -
Trump's move against Brotherhood could put damper on Islamists' ambitions in Tunisia The Arab WeeklyEnnahda's Islamists were so engrossed by the exercise of power and influence that they failed to hedge against a change in the environment. - 44 days ago, 5 May 19, 7:00am -
Trump changed U.S. policy toward Libya. This is why it matters. Washington PostLast month, President Trump threw U.S. policy toward Libya into disarray during a phone call with Khalifa Hifter, a self-avowed autocrat and commander of the ... - 46 days ago, 3 May 19, 7:00am -
Haftar's ally UAE says 'extremist militias' control Libyan capital ReutersDUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday that “extremist militias” were controlling the Libyan capital which its ally Khalifa Haftar is fighting to ..… - 48 days ago, 1 May 19, 7:00am -
Welcome to Libya's War of Drones (Courtesy of China?) The National Interest OnlineThe remains of an apparent Chinese-made missile point to an escalating drone war in Libya. - 48 days ago, 1 May 19, 7:00am -
Why the War in Libya Matters to Israel and the West MosaicOn April 4, the Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar launched a major offensive from his stronghold in the eastern part of the country to take Tripoli from the Islamist ... - 48 days ago, 1 May 19, 7:00am -
Bad Ideas Led to Libya Civil War Heritage.orgIn 2011, the United States led an intervention that deposed Libyan dictator, terrorist, and crackpot Muammar Gaddafi. Since then, U.S. and Western policy toward ... - 49 days ago, 30 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Libya's Grand Mufti Calls On Muslims to Boycott Hajj and Umrah Morocco World NewsRabat – The grand mufti of Libya, Sadiq Al-Ghariani, has called on Muslims planning to perform a second hajj or umrah pilgrimage to Mecca to abstain, in a ... - 52 days ago, 27 Apr 19, 7:00am -
With Haftar attacking Tripoli, the US needs to re-engage on Libya Brookings InstitutionThe United States has kept its distance from the Libya file since the murder of its ambassador in Benghazi in 2012. Instead, Washington's interest has largely .… - 54 days ago, 25 Apr 19, 7:00am -
A Warlord Rises in Libya The AtlanticA warlord's forces swept across a fractured country and fought the internationally recognized government to a stalemate outside the capital city, and another ... - 55 days ago, 24 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Generals vs Islamists in Libya Middle East ForumThe offensive by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army on Tripoli is currently stalled. Haftar's troops have encountered strong resistance from ... - 55 days ago, 24 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Behind the Lines: Generals vs Islamists in Libya The Jerusalem PostThe offensive by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army on Tripoli is currently stalled. Haftar's troops have encountered strong resistance from ... - 55 days ago, 24 Apr 19, 7:00am -
War in Libya: A Rare Instance of U.S.-Russian Cooperation LobeLogby James M. Dorsey. There is little that Russia and the United States agree on these days. Renegade Libyan Field Marshal Khalifa Belqasim Haftar may be a ... - 58 days ago, 21 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Libya’s Perpetual Chaos Foreign AffairsIf Haftar believes the international community will neither prop up the GNA nor allow a military dictatorship, he can probably be convinced to continue in his role ... - 60 days ago, 19 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Turkey and regional rivals clash in Libya AhvalWith the civil war in Libya heating up once again, Turkey's role there may become significantly more important. Turkey supported the NATO operation that ... - 63 days ago, 16 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Libya offensive stalls, but Haftar digs in given foreign sympathies ReutersTRIPOLI/PARIS (Reuters) - Military strongman Khalifa Haftar's intended lightning seizure of Libya's capital has stalled, but he is unlikely to face real pressure ... - 64 days ago, 15 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Egypt's president meets Libyan commander Haftar in Cairo ReutersCAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday met in Cairo with Khalifa Haftar, the commander of eastern-based Libyan forces, who is ... - 65 days ago, 14 Apr 19, 7:00am -
East Libyan warplanes hit Tripoli government positions ReutersEastern Libyan forces bogged down in street battles in a push to seize the capital Tripoli deployed warplanes on Friday to hit several government positions, as ... - 67 days ago, 12 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Thugs and Extremists Join Battle for Tripoli, Complicating Libyan Fray The New York TimesA week after an aspiring strongman launched a surprise attack on the Libyan capital, an assortment of criminal gangs and extremists are rushing into the fight… - 67 days ago, 12 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Khalifa Haftar's Miscalculated Attack on Tripoli Will Cost Him Dearly Foreign PolicyOn April 4, Gen. Khalifa Haftar, the head of the so-called Libyan National Army (LNA), declared his intent to take over the capital, Tripoli, with a military campa… - 69 days ago, 10 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Suffering grows from Libya conflict, migrants moved ReutersTRIPOLI/GENEVA (Reuters) - Casualties from the battle for Libya's capital mounted on Tuesday and the United Nations moved dozens of migrants to safety from ... - 70 days ago, 9 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Fehim Taştekin: Turkey is part of the problem in Libyan conflict AhvalA proxy war has been raging in Libya since 2011 when NATO air strikes helped rebels overthrow of despot Muammar Gaddafi. The two biggest remaining ... - 71 days ago, 8 Apr 19, 7:00am -
The Case Against Another Intervention In Libya ForbesAs the United Nation prepares to host yet another reconciliation conference in Southern Libya, April 14-16 Eastern forces have arrived at the outskirts of the ... - 72 days ago, 7 Apr 19, 7:00am -
How the West’s silence emboldened Libya’s Haftar FRANCE 24 EnglishLibyan strongman Khalifa Haftar's advance on Tripoli has shocked the international community and sparked a UN call for a military halt. But is it too little too late ... - 73 days ago, 6 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Opinion | Libya Is Entering Another Civil War. America Can Stop It. New York TimesThe Trump administration must act fast to stop the escalating conflict in Libya, which will subvert ongoing efforts for a peaceful settlement and strengthen the ... - 74 days ago, 5 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Reflecting on Qatar’s “Islamist” soft power Brookings InstitutionQatar has developed a reputation for engaging with and supporting Islamist groups around the Middle East. This is not surprising and reflects the reality that on ... - 75 days ago, 4 Apr 19, 7:00am -
Libyan General Haftar’s Visit to Saudi Arabia International Policy DigestLibyan General Khalifa Haftar recently concluded talks in Saudi Arabia with King Salman and his son, Mohammed bin Salman. - 78 days ago, 1 Apr 19, 7:00am -
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