A research paper published yesterday by Chatham House entitled ‘‘The Development of Libyan Armed Groups Since 2014: Community Dynamics and Economic Interests’’, explores armed group–community relations in Libya and the sources of revenue that have allowed armed groups to grow in power and influence. It draws out the implications for policy …
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Libya: UAE supplying Haftar with aviation fuel
The Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) revealed on Monday that the UAE is sending aviation fuel to the areas controlled by the renegade General Khalifa Haftar’s forces.
UNSMIL concerned about increased kidnappings in Libya
UNSMIL today expressed its deep concerns over the recent increase in abductions and enforced disappearances in towns and cities across Libya conducted by armed groups with total impunity. It renewed its call for the full respect of international human rights law and international humanitarian law by parties to this conflict.
Interior Ministry: Syrian Cham Wings is bringing mercenaries to Benghazi from Coronavirus-hit areas
The Libyan Interior Ministry of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has warned of a health disaster after Syria’s Cham Wings Airliner has opened an office in Benghazi, bringing people from Coronavirus-hit areas into the eastern region.
Libyan capital sees renewed clashes
Clashes renewed in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Wednesday between UN-recognized government forces and militias of renegade commander Khalifa Haftar, Anadolu reports.
International community and UNSMIL call for humanitarian truce in Libya in view of the worldwide coronavirus outbreak
The Embassies of Algeria, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States along with the Delegation of the European Union and the Governments of Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates call on all parties in the Libya conflict to declare an immediate, humanitarian cessation of hostilities …
Libya’s state oil firm says jet fuel illegally shipped to east
A shipment of jet fuel has been imported into eastern Libya from the United Arab Emirates in breach of an arms embargo and other international agreements, Libya’s NOC state oil company said on Monday, reports Reuters.
Libyan National Army Claims It Hit Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport Killing Turkish Servicemen
Turkey has been sending troops to war-torn Libya to support the UN-backed Government of National Accord. According to Turkish President Erdogan, Ankara seeks to protect the GNA from being overthrown by the Libyan National Army, which supports the eastern-based interim government in the port city of Tobruk.
Libya’s Interior Minister: UN too scared to stop violations of arms embargo, naming UAE as biggest breacher
The Libyan Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha has disclosed that fear among key members of the UN security council of taking on the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Egypt has allowed the three countries to carry out a wholesale breach of the UN weapons embargo to Libya.
African leaders seek to clear way for Libyan dialogue
Three African heads of state, the African Union chief, and a senior UN envoy met on Thursday in Republic of Congo in the latest attempt to broker talks over Libya’s crisis.