The Libyan High Council of State (HCS) has unanimously agreed on suspending participation of its delegation in Geneva-based UN-led political track until some factors are clarified. In a session attended by 86 members on Saturday, the HCS said the factors include seeing development achieved in the military dialogue, commitment to …
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Libya’s Interior Minister: We don’t mind setting up US base in Libya to undermine Russian influence
The Libyan Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha has expressed no rejection to setting up a United Sates’ (US) base in Libya to fight terrorism, organized crime and to limit the foreign intervention in his country.
Haftar to be sued in a US court for torture and killings in Libya
Two Libyan families whose members were extrajudicially killed and tortured by the forces of Khalifa Haftar, who is waging a rebellion against the UN-recognized government Tripoli, took legal action against the warlord in U.S. courts Tuesday.
Tripoli government suspends Libya talks after Haftar’s forces attack capital’s port
Libya’s internationally recognised government on Tuesday suspended talks hosted by the United Nations to halt warfare over the capital after eastern forces shelled Tripoli’s port, killing three people and almost hitting a highly explosive gas tanker.
BBC News Russian reveals killing of first Russian soldier in Libya
The BBC News Russian confirmed Monday the killing of the first Russian soldier in Libya identified to be “Gleb Mostovoy” on February 6.
Intra-Libyan Joint Military Commission Resuming Its Meeting in Geneva
The Intra-Libyan Joint Military Commission is resuming its meeting in Geneva on 18 February, the UN said in a statement.
EU agrees on new mission to enforce Libya arms embargo
EU foreign ministers said on Monday that they have agreed to launch a new mission in the Mediterranean Sea to enforce a United Nations arms embargo on Libya that is currently routinely flouted.
UNMAS: Threat of unexploded bombs is rising in Libya
The threat posed by unexploded bombs is rising exponentially in wartorn Libya, experts have warned, with the use of banned cluster weapons a source of particular concern.
Gununu: Libyan army fires back at Haftar’s militias in legitimate self-defense
The Libyan Army forces opened up heavy artillery yesterday on a gathering of Haftar’s militias south of Tripoli after they repeatedly opened fire in violation of the ceasefire, Libyan Army Spokesman, Colonel Mohamed Gununu has confirmed.
Mitiga International Airport in Libya’s Tripoli Suspends Activity Due to Shelling
Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport on Monday announced it had to suspend its activities after being attacked.