After Iraq and Syria, will international military intervention against the Islamic State group now take place in conflict-ridden Libya as well?
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US, Italy warn of rising ISIL threat in Libya
The United States and Italy warned Tuesday that the ISIL group is expanding its reach, threatening to seize Libya and launch attacks in Western countries.
Vague fate for the GNA and the agreement
The fate of the Government of National Accord (GNA) seems unresolved after the House of Representatives (HoR) refused to endorse the proposed government. Calls of amending the political agreement seem to unrest the political sphere in Libya too. A report by Libya Al-khbar website elaborates on the scene.
UN Deputy Special Envoy lashes out at international reluctance to help Libya
Ali Al-Za’tari, the deputy head of the UN Special Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the UN’s Humanitarian Coordinator in the country has launched a scathing attack on the international community for ignoring the Libyan humanitarian crisis.
African Union names team to address conflict in Libya
African Union leaders have named a taskforce of five heads of state to address the conflict in Libya, where the Islamic State group (ISIS) is gaining ground, a top AU diplomat said Sunday.
Sirraj’s visit to Haftar triggers off enraged reactions
In the wake of the visit by the Prime Minister of the Presidential Council (PC) of the UN-imposed government, Fayez Al-Sirraj, to Khalifa Haftar in Al-Marj city Saturday, many heated reactions surfaced in a row on the media.
Algeria and Egypt step up security cooperation about Libya
Algerian security source said, Sunday, his country and Egypt established hotline between the two ministries of defense to exchange security information about field developments inside Libya, especially moves of armed groups.
Makhzoum announces selection of State Council
Salah Makhzoum, still officially the second deputy president of the General National Congress, has drawn up the list of members of the General National Congress to join the State Council, the second chamber planned under the UN-mediated Libyan Political Agreement (LPA). The list includes GNC president Nuri Abu Sahmain and deputy president …
France warns of IS crossing the Med to Europe, US mulls military action in Libya
US President Barack Obama has instructed key advisors to explore military action against Islamic State group in Libya, as top French defense officials warned the militants could hide amongst refugees crossing the Mediterranean to Europe.
Misrata MP free after 4-day abduction in Tobruk
After four days as hostage of a family in Tobruk, the eastern Libyan town where the country’s Parliament is based, MP Mohamed al-Raidh was released Saturday afternoon.