Marsad Libya Libyan Security Sector Observatory

In the 16 months since the announcement of liberation of Libya, much has been achieved by the Al-Kib and Zeidan governments. Their biggest achievement has been the elections to the General National Congress (GNC). However, the continuing political uncertainties in neighbouring Egypt and Tunisia have put additional pressure on Libya by ‘friendly nations’ …

The killings of two more policemen in Benghazi on Wednesday (February 26th) sparked protests by angry young residents.

Libyans headed to the polls on Feb. 20 to elect their Constituent Assembly, the body in charge of drafting the country’s constitution. The elections took place amid a deteriorating security situation and deepening political polarization. Only 45 percent of the 1.1 million who registered for the election turned up to …

Proponents of Libya’s political isolation law rallied outside the Supreme Court in Tripoli on Monday (February 24th) as justices heard a case urging the law be struck down.

Seven Egyptian civilians were found shot dead execution-style on a beach outside Benghazi on Monday (February 24th).

Extremist militias are undermining Libya’s efforts to improve prison conditions, the top human rights figure in the country says.