U.S. officials Tuesday expressed fears that Islamist militants who allegedly stole 11 jetliners in Libya last month could carry out a 9/11-style attack in North Africa days before the 13th anniversary of the terror attack on the United States.
In Libya, regional players have been battling for influence, reportedly supplying militias with weapons and even conducting secret military operations in the country. An alliance of Islamists militias reportedly took over Libya’s capital, Tripoli, on Aug. 23; soon after, they stormed and “secured” a U.S. embassy compound in the city. …
During July and August 2014, fighting between rival militias, originating from the towns of Misrata and Zintan, in Tripoli International Airport and other vicinities has led to civilian casualties and injuries and forced thousands to flee their homes. The deteriorating security situation has spread to other areas in the …
Libya’s outgoing interim parliament, which mandate expired earlier this year, gave confidence to the cabinet line-up presented by Omar al-Hassi, the body’s spokesman said.
Libya’s outgoing interim parliament, which mandate expired earlier this year, gave confidence to the cabinet line-up presented by Omar al-Hassi, the body’s spokesman said.
Libya’s Parliament has recalled the country’s ambassador to Turkey over recent comments by President Reccep Tayyip Erdogan, sources to Al Arabiya News Channel said Tuesday.
