Militia Clashes in Libya Capital Kill 9
At least nine people were killed overnight Thursday-Friday in heavy clashes between militias in the Libyan capital Tripoli, emergency services said.
Promoting Lasting Stability in Libya
The US can and must do more to promote lasting stability in Libya and the increasingly important Eastern Mediterranean more broadly.
Russia Calls for Deeper Military Ties With Libya
Russia on Friday welcomed the prospect of renewed military cooperation with war-shattered Libya.
Libya Authorities Release 120 Captured Pro-Haftar Fighters
Authorities in western Libya released 120 fighters from a rival eastern force on Wednesday, the latest move towards reconciliation in a UN-backed peace process aimed at ending years of violence.
Libya PM Demands Mercenaries Leave, Urges Parliament Back Government
Libya's prime minister-designate demanded the departure of an estimated 20,000 foreign fighters as he sought support from lawmakers to help end a grinding civil war in the North African nation.
Libya Rivals Yet to Start Withdrawing Forces: UN Envoy
Rival forces in Libya have failed to begin withdrawing as required under an October ceasefire agreement aimed at ending years of conflict, a UN envoy said Thursday.
Libyan Parliamentarians Meet for Peace Talks in Morocco
Libyan politicians from the war-ravaged North African nation's rival administrations met for the latest round of peace talks in Morocco on Thursday.
UN Security Council Ratifies Libya Ceasefire Deal
The UN Security Council on Tuesday ratified the ceasefire hammered out between Libya's warring parties on October 23, calling on both sides to "implement the agreement in full."
UN Libya Envoy ‘Optimistic’ on Ceasefire Prospects
The UN's Libya envoy said Wednesday she was "quite optimistic" about the prospects of a ceasefire emerging from talks underway in Geneva between the two warring factions in the troubled north African country.
Turkey Pledges ‘Full Solidarity’ With Libya Unity Govt
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed "full solidarity" with Libya's UN-recognized Government of National Accord during a meeting in Istanbul, his office said.
Libya’s Warring Rivals Announce Ceasefire Welcomed by UN
Libya's warring rival governments announced in separate statements Friday that they would cease all hostilities and organize nationwide elections soon.
Egypt Woos Libya Tribes Amid Threat of Intervention
As Egypt flexes its muscle with threats to intervene in Libya's civil war, its President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has sought to join forces with some of the neighboring country's powerful tribes.
US Says Russia Group Laid Mines Around Tripoli
The US military accused Russian-backed mercenaries of laying landmines and other devices in and around Tripoli, violating a UN arms embargo.
Pro-Haftar Forces Say Will Maintain Libya Oil Blockade
"The closure of ports and oil fields will be maintained until the demands of the Libyan people are satisfied," said a statement published late Saturday on Facebook by pro-Haftar forces spokesman Ahmad al-Mismari.
Libya Unity Govt Says ‘Foreign Air Force’ Hit Key Base
Libya's Al-Watiya airbase was bombed early on Sunday in an attack the Libya Government of National Accord said was carried by a foreign air force.
Turkey Slams France’s ‘Destructive’ Approach to Libya Conflict
Turkey on Tuesday blasted France’s “destructive” approach to the conflict in Libya in response to France's claims that Turkey's involvement in Libya has been “criminal.”
New Libya Mass Grave After Haftar’s Fighters Withdrew: Govt Forces
Nine bodies have been found in another mass grave in the Libyan town of Tarhuna after fighters loyal to eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar withdrew, pro-government forces said Monday.
Will Egypt Send Troops Into Libya?
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has upped the ante in the chaotic conflict in Libya, warning Cairo could intervene militarily.
Egypt’s Sisi Says Turkey/Qatar-Backed Assault on Libya’s Sirte Is ‘Red Line’
Egypt's president warned Saturday that advances by Turkey-backed Libyan forces on the Libyan city of Sirte could prompt an Egyptian military intervention in the...
Libya Government Says Retakes Haftar’s Last Redoubt in West
Libya's UN-recognised government announced another victory in its counter-offensive against Khalifa Haftar, overrunning his last western stronghold.
Libya Unity Government Claims Full Control of Tripoli, Suburbs
Libya's UN-recognised unity government said Thursday that it was back in full control of the capital and its suburbs after more than a year...
Libya Rivals Agree Return to Ceasefire Talks: UN
The United Nations' Libya mission said Tuesday the country's warring parties had agreed to restart talks aimed at reaching a lasting ceasefire, after a...
Haftar tells Macron he will abide by Libya ceasefire
Libyan general Khalifa Haftar told French President Emmanuel Macron his forces would abide by a ceasefire if government forces do the same
EU agrees naval mission to enforce Libya arms embargo
European Union foreign ministers on agreed to a naval operation to enforce an arms embargo on war-torn Libya, replacing Operation Sophia
