Imam abducted by Salafists as Tripoli shrine demolition continues
By Hadi Fornaji. The Imam (left) was abducted after he tried to persuade the Salafists that destroying the shrine was...
The Zliten clashes and Shrine destruction
By Umar Khan. Photo: Umar Khan Tripoli, 26 August: The tanks at the checkpoints set up right . . .after...
Interior Minister resigns
Tripoli, 26 August: The minister reportedly resigned following criticism from congressman over his handling of the recent crises Interior Minister...
Libya’s Paralympic ambitions show major funding issues for disabled sport
By Ibrahim A. El Mayet. Tripoli, 26 August: Following the success of the 2012 London Olympic games, ticket sales for...
Interior Ministry offers explanation over failure to prevent Sufi shrine destruction
By George Grant. Tripoli, 26 August 2012: The Interior Ministry has sought to explain its failure to prevent the destruction...
Mufti condemns shrine attacks
the Grand Mufti, Sheikh Sadik Al-Ghariani Tripoli, . . .26 August: A statement from the Grand Mufti, Sheikh Sadeq al-Ghariani,...
FIFA Futsal World Cup, Thailand 2012: Libya drawn with quadruple Futsal World Champions, Brazil
By Mohamed Assed. Tripoli, 26 August: Football fanatics around the world . . .were excitedly awaiting the official draw of...
Shrine demolition halted by protest
By Al Russell. Protestors at the Al-Sha'ab shrine (Photo: @thanku4theanger on twitter) Tripoli, 26 August: Demolition work at the Al-Sha'ab...
Three journalists arrested by SSC over Tripoli shrine desecration coverage
Tripoli, 25 August: Three journalists from the Al-Assema television station were detained by the Supreme Security Committee this afternoon in...
National Congress summons PM, Defence Minister and Interior Minister for questioning over shrine desecrations
By George Grant. The demolition of the Al-Sha’ab shrine. There have been suggestions that the attacks may have been authorised...
Top Stories
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BREAKING: Eni announces new offshore gas discoveries in Libya of more than 1 trillion cubic feet – gas to supply Libyan domestic market and for export to Italy
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Hafters vow to continue uncontrolled public spending – refuse to cut spending to save Libya’s economy – veiled threat to cut off oil supplies
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Emergency bad weather holiday announced today in Greater Tripoli as western Libya was hit by a passing storm of strong winds and heavy rain – many roads flooded, drivers stranded
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PM Aldabaiba reopens Tripoli Zoo after a 17-year closure: a symbolic turnaround for the Zoo – from a militia military base back to a leading recreation destination
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Production at the Sharara field continues despite pipeline fire – production diverted via other pipelines: NOC
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