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...
Security personnel out in force as Magarief announces emergency session
By Al Russell. Gazelle roundabout - "Maidan Al Gazala" Tripoli, 25 August: Tripoli's famous Gazelle roundabout is under heavy guard this...
Libyan authorities admit security units penetrated by Qaddafi supporters
By Sami Zaptia. SSC spokesperson Abdelmonen Al-Hur revealed that many security units were inflitrated by pro Qaddafi supporters and that...
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