Tribal identity and loyalty play a fundamental role in Libyan society. During years of chaos and fighting, some reconciliation between groups has been possible.
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Libya’s Haftar opens diplomatic mission in Syria
Representatives of Libya’s eastern commander Khalifa Haftar on Tuesday opened a diplomatic mission in the Syrian capital Damascus, strengthening ties between the two bitter foes of Turkey.
Sudanese lawyers to sue UAE over recruiting mercenaries in Libya
A group of Sudanese lawyers announced the start of legal proceedings against a United Arab Emirates (UAE) travel agency who deceived Sudanese youth on contracts with the ‘Black Shield’ company transporting them to Libya.
Libya’s Interior Minister: GNA forces will start “offensive instead of defensive” tactics against Haftar’s forces
The Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) said it would soon try to push back the putschist Khalifa Haftar’s eastern forces which have been attacking the capital Tripoli for months, according to the Interior Minister.
Haftar militias fire 9 rockets at Mitiga Airport
Several Sources confirmed that approximately 9 Grad rockets have fallen on Mitiga International Airport on Monday night.
Swiss traders conducting business with Libyan militias: report
An international criminal network with connections in Switzerland has been smuggling Libyan oil between 2014 and 2015, an investigative report revealed on Monday.
Libya’s GNA forces say they killed 23 fighters from Haftar’s forces
Libya’s UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) announced Sunday that it killed 23 fighters loyal to Khalifa Haftar in southern Tripoli.
Tripoli ceasefire collapses as Haftar’s groups shower Tripoli with rockets and attack government positions
Heavy fighting and rocket attacks renewed in Tripoli and its southern fronts on Friday and Saturday, a big blow to the UN mission as it tries to reach a lasting ceasefire in the country.
Libya: GNA targets Haftar forces near Tripoli
Libya’s UN-recognized government on Saturday said it struck multiple targets of warlord Khalifa Haftar’s forces south of the capital Tripoli, Anadolu reports.
21 civilians killed by Haftar’s violations of Libya’s ceasefire
The Field Medical and Support Center (FMSC) in Tripoli has documented 21 civilians as killed and 31 injured in the last 41 days in Tripoli – exactly since the announcement of truce in the Libyan capital in last January.