Just a few days ago it was all over the news that ISIS attacked a Libyan oil refinery where nine workers are feared to have been taken hostage. In addition, Boko Haram pledged alliance to the group last week. ISIS also tried to expand in Egypt, but the well-founded Egyptian government …

UN Security Council member Spain called Thursday for a deal to end unrest in Libya within weeks and said a UN resolution would be needed to approve any NATO intervention there.

Tunisian Foreign Minister Taieb Baccouche has said that Egyptian proposals to establish an anti-terrorism Arab force were both “unrealistic and unsuccessful.”

Tunisian Foreign Minister Taieb Baccouche has said that Egyptian proposals to establish an anti-terrorism Arab force were both “unrealistic and unsuccessful.”

Could Russia participate in a naval blockade to prevent arms shipments to anti-government fighters in Libya? Russia’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Vitaly Churkin, told Russia’s official news agency Tass, “I would not rule this out.” About a week later, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said that Egypt “would welcome contributions …

The Arab League has called for a pan-Arab army to fight the spread of militant groups. Invited Swedish diplomats, meanwhile, were not allowed to address the League. A single, unified military force drawing troops from each Arab nation is needed to battle the spread of the Islamic State group, Nabil …

Analysis: After Libya’s other neighbours effectively vetoed military intervention in Libya, Egypt wants to ensure its interests are protected in any attempt to resolve the Libyan crisis.

The European Union is ready to provide assistance to Libya, but only if the country’s factions form a national unity government, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said Monday.

The UN Special Envoy to Libya, Bernardino Leon, has called for a European Union naval blockade of Libya to stop weapons reaching militants in the country and prevent illegal oil exports.

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said Thursday Russia could play a decisive role in resolving the crisis in Libya, during a rare visit by a European leader to Moscow.