Grand Mufti issues fatwa condemning assassinations of Qaddafi-era officers
By George Grant. The grand mufti insisted that justice could only be done through the courts. Tripoli, 15 August: Grand...
The Yarmouk Massacre Anniversary
By Rhiannon Smith. 15 August 2012: On Saturday 11 August, the 23rd Ramadan, a memorial service was held in Tripoli to...
Revolution has worrying mental health legacy
Tripoli, 14 August: Last year’s revolution may have had serious mental health repercussions for the people of Libya, according to...
Benghazi hospital staff strike over security
Tripoli, 14 August: Employees at Hawari Hospital in Benghazi have been on strike since Sunday, in protest at the lack...
Africa’s 2013 Nations Cup Qualifiers: Libya vs Algeria to be played in Casablanca
By Mohamed Assed. Casablanca, 14 August: It is now official; the . . .Libyan National Team will play Algeria in...
US visas to be issued from Tripoli as of 27 August
By Sami Zaptia. Tripoli, 14 August: The Consular Section of the US embassy . . .in Tripoli has announced that...
Libyan goodwill towards the West reaches unprecedented highs
Tripoli, 14 August: Libyan goodwill towards the Western world has reached unprecedented highs in the wake of NATO’s support for...
Iranian delegation arrives in Tripoli, no sign of imminent hostage release
By Al Russell. Tripoli, 14 August: An Iranian delegation arrived in Tripoli yesterday, to join the investigation into the abduction...
Italian president expresses support for Magarief
Tripoli, 13 August: The Italian president, Giorgio Napolitano, has sent a message of congratulations and support to Mohammed Magarief, the...
Dual nationality law narrows choices for the next prime minister
By Umar Khan. National Congress Chamber Tripoli, 13 August: The first law passed by the newly-elected National . . .Congress...
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CBL leaks to local media: New currency arriving – Intention to pump US$ 2.5 in market on 1 April
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Damaged and drifting Russian gas tanker under control – being tugged away to sea by Libyan efforts
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US stresses importance of fully implementing its brokered Unified Development Programme agreement and establishing a unified budget
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China cancels customs duties on Libyan imports starting from this May – banking and financial cooperation will be enhanced
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Libyan Chinese Economic Forum to be held in Tripoli in mid-April
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