In Libya, regional players have been battling for influence, reportedly supplying militias with weapons and even conducting secret military operations in the country. An alliance of Islamists militias reportedly took over Libya’s capital, Tripoli, on Aug. 23; soon after, they stormed and “secured” a U.S. embassy compound in the city. …

  During July and August 2014, fighting between rival militias, originating from the towns of Misrata and Zintan, in Tripoli International Airport and other vicinities has led to civilian casualties and injuries and forced thousands to flee their homes. The deteriorating security situation has spread to other areas in the …

Libya’s outgoing interim parliament, which mandate expired earlier this year, gave confidence to the cabinet line-up presented by Omar al-Hassi, the body’s spokesman said.

Libya’s outgoing interim parliament, which mandate expired earlier this year, gave confidence to the cabinet line-up presented by Omar al-Hassi, the body’s spokesman said.

Libya’s Parliament has recalled the country’s ambassador to Turkey over recent comments by President Reccep Tayyip Erdogan, sources to Al Arabiya News Channel said Tuesday.

The prospect of Libya having two competing governments – one in Tobruk, the other in Tripoli – took a step closer to reality today when Omar Al-Hassi presented his “government” to the rump General National Congress.

The Libyan government has said that militias have captured most government ministries in Tripoli, adding that armed men had blocked staff from entering offices.

Irish journalist Mary Fitzgerald is featured in the Middle East Week podcast, discussing the ongoing turmoil in Libya.

Tunisia halted all flights to Libya late last month as Islamist militias took over Tripoli International Airport and jeopardised operations at other locales across the strife-torn country.

At least 30 Libyan nationals have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates, including an Al-Jazeera employee. A source close to two of the men arrested identified them as Salem Elaradi and Mohamed Elaradi.