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Latest in Tag: libya
Tunisia close its borders with Libya after clashes between army and militants
45 people were killed including 28 militants, 10 security personnel, and seven civilians, according to ministry statement
Al-Sisi, Putin affirm fight against terrorism must extend to Yemen, Libya
The Egyptian and Russian heads of state pledge bilateral action in spheres of energy and military-technical cooperation
Italy will not intervene in Libya: Renzi
Italy is working with the West to convince the two rivalling Libyan parliaments to accept a new national unity government
Air strikes on IS continue in Libya
The US did not consult with Libyan authorities on those strikes, says Libyan army spokesman
Air strikes on IS continue in Libya
The US did not consult with Libyan authorities on those strikes, says Libyan army spokesman
Libyan coast guards arrested Egyptian fishing ship
18 fishermen were pushed into Libyan waters by strong current, says head of syndicate
Humanitarian crisis unfolds in Libya as security dilemma persistsÂ
Millions of Libyans in need of urgent medical supplies and food provisions, says UN official
US targets IS camp in Libya, killing 43
Facility was tied to a terrorist involved in two terror attacks in Tunisia, according to Pentagon
New government announced in Libya, awaiting parliamentary approval
UN envoy to Libya Martin Koble urged parliament to endorse the new government
Black market in dollars and diesel thrives at Libya’s cost
Like much else in Libya, the financial system has broken down. Corruption is endemic throughout the economy, while smuggling hard currency and diesel have become lucrative businesses. Nancy Porsia reports from Tripoli.
Shoukry underlined that Libyan Parliament should be only representative of Libyan people
Under threat of  probable military intervention, some IS fighters in Libya are moving south, threatening countries like Chad and Niger, officials say
Egypt supports UN-backed efforts to form national unity government in Libya: Al-Sisi
Egyptâs FM believes that Libya must form a new government before any Western intervention against IS is launched
Court to issue verdict in trial of 4 Coptic Christians charged with contempt of religion
Defendants filmed a play lampooning Islamic extremists
Political instability hinders US plans to fight IS in Libya
The west is not ready to deploy troops, even if it is necessary, says analyst
35 Egyptians released from immigration detention centres in Libya
The Egyptians were detained in the cities of Misrata, Garabulli and Al-Khums and held on charges of illegal immigration. Others have additionally been charged with panhandling, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Libya announces national unity government according to UN-backed plan
The government, with 32 ministers, is supposed to end the conflict in Libya between the two warring parties, according to a UN-backed plan.
Libya announces national unity government
Egyptian FM and Libyan counterpart support formation of national unity government
We warned NATO against intervention in Libya and Iraq: Putin
Putin speaks on Western involvement in Libya and Iraq as conflict in regions continues
IS forces attack Al-Sedra oil port in Libya
2 were killed in the attack, according to the National Army
Libyan FM rejects need for foreign intervention to manage domestic security
Speculation over foreign military intervention persists despite UN agreement in Morocco
British PM may authorise strikes against IS in Libya
Libya will welcome any support to fight terrorism if it carried out in cooperation with the Libyan army and the parliament, says Libyan MP
Libya conference in Rome calls for âimmediate, comprehensive ceasefireâ
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry warned of the spread of terrorism in Libya and its regional consequences
Shoukry heads to Rome to discuss Libyaâs crisis
Italy and US called for meeting to force Libyan parties to establish national unity government to overcome their current crisis
High hopes for Libya talks in Rome
Delegates from Libya, the UN, and other global powers have gathered in Italy to broker a deal for a unity government. Rival factions have already tentatively agreed to a truce in order to fight ‘IS’ terrorists. Delegates from Libya’s rival factions met in Rome on Sunday in a fresh diplomatic push to end years of …
Unity government in Libya poised to proceed
Libya’s opposing parties aim to form a unity government at a meeting in Rome. The conference will also aim to mobilize international aid for the country. Time is short, as “IS” is growing stronger in Libya. Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has issued an urgent warning: Europe should concern itself more with its southern neighbors …
Libyan factions reach agreement aimed at ending political deadlock
The two rival governing bodies in Libya have announced they have reached an agreement aimed at ending the power standoff which followed Moammar Gadhafi’s overthrow. The plan would need approval by both parliaments. Following weekend talks in Tunisia, the opposing factions announced an initial agreement had been reached which aimed to end the country’s political …
What have we learned in Afghanistan, Libya and Iraq?
International military interventions in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya have led to some of the worst possible outcomes. Will the United States and Europe repeat their past mistakes in their war on the “Islamic State”? Scenes from September 11, 2001, vaguely resemble those of November 13, 2015: Terrorists carry out an unthinkable attack in a country …
Shoukry and Kerry discuss crises in Syria and Libya
US and Egypt agree on continued talks on regional and global issues
Shoukry calls for reaching agreement on Libya by end of December
I will present a roadmap for a rapid conclusion of the process, says UN envoy for Libya
New UN envoy to Libya meets Shoukry to discuss political developments
Kobler was appointed on 17 November, replacing Bernardino Leon