The new Libyan PM will need to draw on the experience of seasoned politicians to avoid the political ‘crematorium’.
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Confusion surrounds Libya PM's election
Deputy speaker declares Ahmed Maetig’s election ‘invalid’ after a disputed vote and walkout by politicians.
Libya congress to elect new prime minister
The 200-member General National Congress set to undertake the final vote for a new prime minister on Sunday.
Launch of Libya Security Sector Legal Database
The contemporary Libyan context is marked by limited access to security sector-related information in general, as well as a lack of information on legislation in particular. Government, parliament, judicial authorities, supervisory institutions, civil society, media, and core security providers are not able to fulfill their roles and duties in relation …
Libya: Fair Trial Concerns for Ex-Officials
The trial of 37 mostly Gaddafi-era officials accused of serious crimes during Libya’s 2011 uprising raises serious due process concerns, Human Rights Watch said today. The trial, which began on March 24, 2014, resumed on April 14 in a specially designated courtroom in Al-Hadba Corrections Facility in Tripoli.
Libya plans to resume oil exports from Hariga
Terminal recovered from rebel hands is expected to be reopened for renewed exports next week.
Al-Qaeda-linked fighter found dead in Libya
Ali bin Taher was thought to be behind a recent spate of kidnappings and killings.
Libya parliament asks PM to form new cabinet
Libya’s parliament has asked Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni to form a new cabinet within one week, parliamentary spokesman said.
Libya reinforces commitment to peace and security at EU-Africa Summit
Libya’s message yesterday at the EU-Africa Summit in Brussels was to reinforce its commitment to peace and stability in both the country and the region.
Libya says moves oil security force headquarters to east, meets rebel demand
TRIPOLI: Libya will move the headquarters of a security force tasked with guarding oil facilities to the eastern town of Brega, home to a rebel force occupying oil ports, the government said on Wednesday.