As food supplies run low in Tripoli, Libya’s Chief of Staff announces he has “no control” over government-funded rebel groups
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Chief of Staff admits he has no control of “army” – army on verge of collapse
In what was described by a House of Representatives (HoR) member as a rough session, Libya’s Chief of Staff Abdulati Al-Obeidi faced numerous tough accusations in a grueling session that lasted over three hours yesterday.
Read More »PM Thinni calls on army to abide by military code, pride and loyalty
Caretaker Prime Minister Abdullah Thenni called upon army personnel yesterday to adhere to military laws and regulations and have pride in and loyalty to the army for the defence of the nation and its borders.
Read More »Over 50,000 Egyptians have fled Libya in past month
As foreigners continue to stream out of Libya, the border crossings in both the east and the west of the country have been inundated with Egyptians fleeing the country.
Read More »Egypt’s military intervention in Libya
Statements on Egypt’s apparent intention to intervene in Libya caused many observers to recall the sole military incident between Egypt and Libya, which occurred in 1977. However, today’s crisis is nothing like that of 1977’s crisis. Libya’s Colonel Muammar Qaddafi was a leader who is all about slogans. Back then, he dared …
Read More »Fresh clashes flare up on Libya-Tunisia border
Fresh clashes have flared up on the Libyan-Tunisian border forcing guards to open fire.
Read More »What is going on in Libya?
As the battle between militias rages on, the Libyan state and its institutions struggle to survive.
Read More »Libyan militants seize Benghazi special forces base
Islamist militants took control of the biggest special forces base in Libya’s eastern city of Benghazi on Tuesday after a battle that killed 30 people, a special forces officer said.
Read More »Libya: Who will win the power struggle?
Scores of people have been killed in Libya as violence ramps up.
Read More »Saiqa forced to abandon Benghazi headquarters to Ansar
In a major blow to its power and position, Benghazi’s Saiqa Special Forces Brigade has been forced to abandon its headquarters in Buatni district after another day of intensive missile strikes by Ansar Al Sharia and its allies. Pictures of Ansar’s head Mohamed Al-Zahawi and Wissam Ben Hamid, the leader …
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