TUNIS – In a first significant Western military effort to help Libya’s embattled government, the United States has launched a bombing campaign against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Sirte. The targets included... Read more »
The Arab Weekly Lamine Ghanmi Some analysts worry weaponry could lead to more instability within North African nation. TUNIS – World powers have given their backing to arming the UN-brokered Libyan national... Read more »
By Lamine Ghanmi Control of ministries gives government platform to reach out to Libyans yearning for normality as new authority struggles to win endorsement from parliament. TUNIS – Libya’s internationally recognised government... Read more »
The Algerian army killed 14 Islamist fighters last month in the El-Oued region near the border with Tunisia, the government said on Sunday. The Islamists were killed in an operation in the... Read more »
The United Nations said its staff had returned to Tripoli and Libya’s unity government vowed further steps to assert its authority Sunday, on the eve of a crucial confidence vote. UN envoy... Read more »
(Maghreb news) – Libya’s self-appointed National Salvation government said on Tuesday on a statement posted by Tripoli-based justice ministry it is resigning, six days after the arrival in Tripoli of a U.N.-backed... Read more »
Libya’s unity government received a boost to its authority Thursday, as 10 cities formerly under control of a rival militia-backed Tripoli body pledged support to the newly arrived prime minister-designate. The arrival... Read more »
* Libyan council defies moves to keep them out of Tripoli * Seraj sees challenges in « uniting Libyans and healing divisions » * Western powers offer support, urge Libyan factions to cooperate (Adds... Read more »
Ban kimon met Deputy Prime Minister of the Libyan new government Mousa Al Kony + BM urged the return of the Presidency Council The Secretary-General met in Tunis with the Deputy Prime Minister of... Read more »
The ISIS buildup in Libya is undeniable. U.S. Commander General of Africa Command David Rodriguez testified to the Senate Armed Services Committee on March 8 that the Islamic State in Libya represents... Read more »