Thousands demonstrate against militias, violence and disorder
By Maha Ellawati and Sami Zaptia. Around 30-40,000 people are reckoned to have attended the demonstration in Benghazi. Benghazi and...
Four current ministers to keep jobs in Abushagur government say sources
Tripoli, 21 September: Four existing ministers are to remain in the government of Mustafa Abushagur, pending approval by the National...
United States sends strong message in meetings with Libya leaders
Tripoli, 21 September: The US Deputy Secretary of State met with several leaders, including Prime Minister-elect Mustafa Abushagur. The United...
Prosecuting Abdullah Senussi
By Umar Khan. Abdullah Senussi called the allegations against him "mass media lies", until he was confronted by many of...
Libyan armed forces take control of Derna sea port
Tripoli, 20 September: Derna sea port was handed over to the armed forces on Tuesday, 18 September, having been under...
Benghazi Local Council elects second deputy
By Maha Ellwati. Abdul Al-Amroni has been elected the second deputy of the Benghazi Local Council. Benghazi, 20 September: Abdul...
Ansar Al-Sharia on collision course with “Save Benghazi” rally this Friday
By Hadi Fornaji. Members of Ansar Al-Sharia at a recent protest. (Photo: Mohammed Hannon/AP) Tripoli, 20 September: The Ansar Al-Sharia...
Two wrongs don’t make a right
Sir, As an American, I am deeply frustrated, hurt and embarrased by the insults and disrespect that a fellow countryman and apparent...
Benghazi police refuse to serve under new chief
The police have staged a . . .de facto mutiny by refusing to serve under the newly-appointed Colonel Salaheddin Daghman....
Misrata western entrance blocked following Interior Ministry work dispute
By Hadi Fornaji. Tripoli, 19 September: The western entrance to Misrata was blocked for several hours yesterday evening by around...
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