Checkpoints appeared in Sabratha today allegedly manned by supporters of the so-called Islamic State (IS) although there are competing claims that those involved are members of Ansar al-Sharia.
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Tripoli mayors to activate their council
A number of Tripoli mayors agreed on Wednesday to activate the Council of Tripoli Municipalities. During their meeting in Tajoura, the mayors agreed to select a one-month chairmanship for the council, which will then turn into a rotational one among the municipalities.
Read More »82 Libyans abducted in Tripoli in less than 24 hours
Some 82 Libyans from Misrata were abducted in the country’s capital Tripoli on Tuesday, in less than 24 hours; the Anadolu Agency reported the Mayor of Misrata Muhamed Shetuoy saying.
Read More »Libyan army denies involvement in helicopter crash
The general command of the Libyan armed forces denied any involvement in a helicopter crash on Tuesday that claimed the lives of several civilians and military personnel affiliated with the rival government in Tripoli.
Read More »Vengeance, violence and bread queues – life under IS in Libya
It was another weekend of violent atrocities and shortages of basic commodities for those living in the 300km stretch of central Libyan coast that the Islamic State (IS) group controls.
Read More »Tunisian Authorities release Hussein Thawadi after detaining him for eight days
Tunisian Authorities released Hussein Thawadi, the Mayor of Sabratha, after holding him since October 10th. Thawadi was traveling from Carthage International Airport, no reasons or official statements were given on his arrest.
Read More »Abu Sahmain reacts to Leon's meetings with army officers
The intention of the UN envoy to Libya to meet military and security commanders without permission from state authorities has angered the GNC president.
Read More »New mayor of Central Tripoli elected
Abdulrauf Beitelmal was elected as Central Tripoli’s new mayor today, replacing Mahdi Al-Harati sacked by fellow municipal councillors at the beginning of last week.
Read More »Islamic State Tightens Grip on Qaddafi’s Hometown After Failed Uprising
Islamic State militants ferociously put down a civilian uprising in the Libyan city of Sirte this week, further tightening the group’s grip over the terrorized local population, and cementing control of key roads that lead to the desert country’s central oil fields and beyond.
Read More »Assessing Community Safety in the Governorate of Hebron
In order to implement an effective security strategy plan in the Governorate of Hebron, it is necessary for security providers be able to identify the reasons for insecurity, and the lack of community safety. For this reason, the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of the Armed Forces (DCAF), in …
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