The Palestinian legal framework of the security forces has gaps that need to be addressed by the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). These gaps exist due to the absence of a comprehensive legal framework governing the work of the Palestinian security forces. In specific, there is no legal text regulating the …
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Misrata Operations Chamber starts military preparations
Misrata Operations Chamber issued, late Saturday, confirming that it started preparations to defend “the country and religion from Khawarij and Takfiris,” referring to the Islamic State groups (IS). The statement said that “the chamber formed under the Libyan army supreme command has begun preparations to defend our nation and religion …
Hafter refuses Kobler request for a meeting
Khalifa Hafter, the House of Representatives’ (HoR) Libyan National Army (LNA) General Commander has refused a meeting request by UNSMIL head Martin Kobler.
ISIL advances in Libya’s Misrata
Advances by the Islamic State of the Iraq and Levant (ISIL) group along the southern coast of Libya’s third largest city of Misrata have prompted armed groups in the city to deploy militiamen to counter the offensive.
Cash-strapped IS sells chickens and eggs to raise funds in Libya
Libya’s economic crisis is hitting the Islamic State (IS) group, forcing fighters to sell chickens and eggs in the streets, and reintroduce withdrawn Gaddafi-era banknotes to shore up their finances. According to former residents from the IS stronghold of Sirte, militants have implemented rental and taxation systems, with a side-line in poultry.
Daesh kills, kidnaps British, Italian soldiers in Libya
A number of British and Italian Special Forces have been killed and kidnapped by Daesh forces in Misrata, Libya, Moheet.com reported yesterday. Attributing the news to an Israeli news website close to the Israeli intelligence, Moheet.com said Daesh carried out the attack against the foreign forces last week, noting this …
The ghosts of Gaddafi
It is a beautiful sandy beach and emerald green waves roll in from the Mediterranean Sea. The coast of Misrata goes on for kilometres and as I look into the distance I see nothing but blue skies, yellow sand and that green sea.
Libyan government, parliament enter into standoff
Many Libya experts expected the arrival of Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli to trigger violence between militias supporting it and those opposing it, but nothing serious has yet occurred. The government, brokered by the United Nations and headed by Fayez al-Sarraj, has installed itself with minimum trouble. …
Libya’s Presidency Council threatens to dismiss Haftar
The Presidency Council of Libya’s Government of National Accord threatened to dismiss military chief Khalifa Haftar and appoint another commander.
Libya unity government to set up joint force to combat IS
Libya’s new unity government announced on Thursday plans to establish a joint military command to drive the Islamic State (IS) militant group out of the North African country.