HoR unable to agree wording for militia disbanding law
By Sami Zaptia. Tripoli, 13 August2014: The House of Representatives (HoR) was unable yesterday in Tobruk to pass a law...
Escalation in fighting as tens of shells fall in west Tripoli, residents flee homes
By Sami Zaptia. Tripoli, 13 August 2014: Despite national and international efforts and calls for a ceasefire in Tripoli's militia...
Breaking news: HoR votes for direct popular election of Libya’s president
By Sami Zaptia. Tripoli, 12 August 2014: The House of Representatives (HoR) in Tobruk . . .voted today by an...
PM Thinni blames GNC head Abu Sahmain for Tripoli fighting
By Sami Zaptia. Tripoli, 12 August 2014: Speaking to the House of Representatives (HoR) yesterday in Tobruk , Caretaker Prime...
CBL admits Governor hiding in Malta for months
Tripoli, 11 August 2014: The CBL have confirmed the open secret that its Governor has been seeking sanctuary in Malta...
Chief of Staff admits he has no control of “army” – army on verge of collapse
By Sami Zaptia. Tripoli, 11 August 2014: In what was described by a House of Representatives (HoR) member as a...
7 million litres ship of diesel arrives in Tripoli
By Sami Zaptia. Fuel tanker Mashhouda delivers 7 million litres of diesel to Tripoli port today (Photo: NOC). Tripoli,...
Benghazi port still operating normally
By Sami Zaptia. Tripoli, 10 August 2014: Contrary to assertions by the official spokesperson for General Hafter's Operation Dignity, Mohamed...
Tripoli update: Clashes continue in Tripoli defying national and international calls for ceasefire
By Sami Zaptia. Tripoli, 10 August 2014: Fighting has continued overnight in Tripoli between opposing sets of militias in flagrant...
PM Thinni calls on army to abide by military code, pride and loyalty
By Sami Zaptia. Tripoli 10 August 2014:: Caretaker Prime Minister Abdullah Thenni called upon army personnel yesterday to adhere to...
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