Federalists launch political party
Benghazi, 1 August: Benghazi-based supporters of federalism have . . .formed a political party in support of their ideas. According...
The puzzle of suspended tourist visas
By Hadi Fornaji. Tripoli, 1 August: Tourist visas issuance has apparently . . .been suspended by the Ministry of Tourism,...
Kidnapped Iranians being held by extremists: official
Benghazi, 1 August: A local militia group has claimed responsibility for seizing seven members of an Iranian Red Crescent delegation...
Explosion in Benghazi mystifies locals
Benghazi, 1 August: The damaged buildings in Benghazi (Photo: with thanks to AFP) An explosion early this morning that damaged...
Saif Al-Islam demands trial in The Hague
Tripoli, 1 August: Debate over whether Saif should be tried inside Libya or at The Hague has been ongoing for...
Saadi wants to leave Niger
Tripoli, 31 July: Saadi Qaddafi has applied for his UN-imposed travel ban to be temporarily lifted so he can leave Niger...
Iranians kidnapped in Benghazi
Benghazi, 31 July: Seven Iranians were kidnapped early this morning, Tuesday, in Benghazi. The seven, all members of the Iranian...
“Cairo Declaration” flags closer economic links and end to visas
By Hadi Fornaji. Tripoli, 31 July 2012: Libya, Tunisia and Egypt . . .have taken a further step towards closer...
Wanted Qaddafi officials will be handed over: Egyptian Foreign Minister
Cairo, 31 July: Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr confirmed on Sunday that Egypt is ready to hand over all...
Local Administration Law published by NTC
By Umar Khan. Tripoli, 31 July: The local administration law, prepared by the Ministry . . .of Local Government, was...
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