Islamic State claims they are holding 21 Egyptian Christians
By Libya Herald staff. Tripoli, 14 January 2015: A group claiming affiliation with the Islamic State in Libya has posted...
Armed robbers steal LD 420,000 from Gumhouria Bank
By Ali Salem. Tripoli, 13 January 2015: The Souk Al-Talaat branch of the Gumhouria Bank was robbed yesterday by armed...
Control of Ghat airport changes twice over weekend
By Jamal Adel. Beida, 11 January 2015: Ghat residents and local forces have repelled an attempt by Libya Dawn to...
Zawia home of HoR Deputy President set ablaze
By Ali Salem. Shoaib's house after the attack (Photo: Social media) Tripoli, 8 January 2015: An armed group has attacked...
Thinni’s government expresses appreciation for Arab League’s support
By Libya Herald staff. Tripoli, 8 January 2015: The government of Prime Minister Abdullah Al-Thinni has released a statement thanking the...
Army uses helicopters in fresh fighting around Ben Jawad
By Libya Herald staff. Tripoli, 8 January 2015: The Libyan army has used helicopter in fierce fighting over the last...
Electricity cuts cripple work at Benghazi Medical Centre
By Adam Ali. Benghazi, 7 January 2015: Benghazi Medical Centre is struggling to provide even the most basic services because...
High level officials in Cairo for meetings with Egyptian counterparts
By Libya Herald staff. Cairo, 7 January 2015: Several top-level members of Abdullah Al-Thinni’s government are in Cairo today for...
Online forum offers Libyans opportunity to discuss constitutional drafting process
By Libya Herald staff. Cairo, 6 January 2015: A new initiative called the Agora Libyan Constitution Project is being targeted at Libyans worldwide...
Libya tells Arab League the army needs weapons
By Ali Salem and Libya Herald staff. Libyan Arab League ambassador Ashour Hamed Bourashed (Photo: Social media) Cairo, 5 January...
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