The Sukour Al-Sahra (“Desert Eagles”) Brigade captured a convoy of some 60 vehicles carrying Libyan goods along with their drivers, their Thuraya satellite phones and caches of arms this morning at the Kouri Bougoudi gold mine straddling the Libyan-Chadian border. Another 12 vehicles carrying Libyan-subsidized goods destined for Chad were stopped yesterday.
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Presidential Council collapsing from the inside as three members reject Al-Sirraj’s decisions
Three members from the Presidential Council of the UN-proposed government have rejected the orders issued by the Head Fayez Al-Sirraj.
Rift widens between Awaqir tribe and Dignity Operation chief
The rift between Awaqir tribe in Benghazi and rogue General Khalifa Haftar widened on Monday following the selection of tribesman Faraj Egaim as Deputy Minister of Interior in the government of Tripoli-based Presidential Council.
Italy accused of bribing Libyan militias to stop migrants reaching Europe
Until recently, the shores of Zawiya, west of Tripoli, were the crossroads for much of Libya’s human trafficking. But over the last few weeks, such trade has come to a standstill.
Deadly clashes in Ajaylat town
Armed groups engaged in heavy fighting in Janan Atia district in Ajaylat town, some 80 kilometers west of Tripoli, on Wednesday, leaving a number of people dead and others wounded.
Libya’s Constitution Drafting Assembly attack: What happened?
The Libyan Express was told by an internal source from the Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) of the whole details of the Saturday attack on Al-Bayda headquarters, where the Libyan constitution draft was approved by 43 votes out of 44 attending ones.
GNA Interior Minister calls for active role of police
The Interior Minister of the Government of National Accord (GNA) Aref Al-Khoja, visited Thursday the General Directorate of the Security and Police Training in order to check on the work process.
East Libya government threatens to arrest Presidency Council Minister of Higher Education
Authorities in the eastern region of Libya have issued an order banning the Minister of Higher Education in the UN-installed government from entering the region.
Tripoli International Airport taken by Tarhuna brigade, Tajouri rejects
Misratan brigades aligned with the Salvation Government of Khalifa Al-Ghawiel have pulled back from Tripoli International Airport after two days of fierce fighting against rival groups loyal to the UN-installed Presidency Council.
Libyan Interior Ministry: Gaddafi-regime Hadba prisoners in safe location
The Interior Ministry and the Justice Ministry of the Government of National Accord (GNA) said they have secured the inmate from Hadba prison after the prison compound was seized by Tripoli Revolutionaries Brigade on Friday.