The German Ambassador to Libya Christian Much has branded rogue General Khalifa Haftar a dictator and his forces militias, lawyer Amal Bugaigis has revealed.
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UN: Violations of Libya arms embargo increasing
A United Nations report has blamed multiple countries, companies, and individuals for sending weapons to rival militant factions in Libya in violation of an international arms embargo on the divided country. Among those involved in breaking the arms ban are two US companies, an Italian broker working with a Libyan …
Read More »Libya’s militias take justice into their own hands
“Abdallah,” who did not want his real name used for fear of retribution, is a criminal prosecutor at Tripoli’s courthouse. When asked about the justice system in Libya, he said, “It’s working, but not properly. However, it’s not collapsing.” He added, “The very fact that I cannot use my real name is …
Read More »Benghazi security plan unveiled
While the army continues its push against IS and Ansar Al-Sharia terrorists and their supporters in the city, Benghazi’s police are moving back into liberated areas part of which however have been devastated in the fighting.
Read More »Misratan planes attack Sirte
Libya Dawn aircraft are reported to have struck IS targets in Sirte today, inflicting heavy casualties.
Read More »Egypt, France hold joint military drills in preparation for Libya operation
Egypt and France on Sunday began joint military exercises off the coast of Egypt’s coastal city of Alexandria.
Read More »French troops in Libya’s Banina airbase
Lieutenant, Faraj Aqeim, the Head of the so-called Special Forces for Fighting Terrorism and Corruption, affiliated with Dignity Operation, has condemned the “French occupation” as he confirmed that about 180 French soldiers are present at Banina airbase and Bu Utni fight axis.
Read More »Libyan military jet shot down near Benghazi
A MiG-23 fighter jet flown by Libya’s internationally recognised government was shot down as it carried out air strikes on opposition positions in the coastal city of Benghazi.
Read More »Report: UK, U.S., Russian troops in Libya
Dozens of British, Russia and American troops have arrived in Libya in support for the weak internationally-recognized government in Tobruk, London-based daily Asharq al-Awsat reported.
Read More »Hundred German troops will train Libyans to fight IS
Germany is considering sending more than 100 troops to train the armed forces of Libya, which is in turmoil due to rival political administrations and Islamic State group attacks, Der Spiegelmagazine reported Saturday.
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