The Joint Military Operations of the Libyan National Army (LNA) in Ajdabiya has said that it is going to launch fresh military operations in the town’s suburbs against the so-called Islamic State (IS) and other jihadist groups. However, the town’s mayor, Salem Jadhran, has sent a message to the LNA …

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

The intention of the UN envoy to Libya to meet military and security commanders without permission from state authorities has angered the GNC president.

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.

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.