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Latest in Tag: libya
Car bomb kills 2 soldiers in Libyaâs Benghazi: Officials
The attack, which took place at the entrance to the barracks on road to the airport, appeared to have been carried out by a suicide car bomber
Egyptian national kidnapped in Libya
Libyan deputy prime minister visits Cairo, talks border security
Libyan charter panel elects liberal to lead constituent assembly
Ali Tarhuni, a liberal politician and former rebel minister, was elected to head Libya’s constituent assembly
Jihadist group in Libya releases video of sobbing hostage
The hostage, Mohamed ben Sheikh, is shown crying during the five minute video as he calls on Tunisia’s president to help rescue him
Egyptian FM meets with Russian envoy
Nabil Fahmy and Russian counterparts discuss bilateral relations, security situation
Fahmy presses Arab League chief on activating terrorism convention
Foreign minister and Arab League Secretary General discuss terrorism and regional issues
Libya PM quits, saying he was victim of attack
Thani quit less than a week after parliament tasked him on Tuesday with forming a new cabinet
Egyptian truck drivers in Libya freed
Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates warning against travelling to Libya
Fate of Egyptian drivers in Libya unclear
Foreign ministry following up on conflicting reports of at least 50 Egyptians missing in Libya
Fahmy, Ban Ki-moon discuss Egypt peacekeeping role
Egypt has weighed in on several peacekeeping efforts as well as being one of the parties involved in the debate on the Ethiopian Dam.
Libyan fund sues Franceâs SocGen for $1.5bn
AFP â Libyaâs sovereign wealth fund is suing French bank Societe Generale in a British court for $1.5bn (âŹ1.1bn) for allegedly channelling bribes to allies of the son of slain dictator Moamer Qadhafi, officials said on Monday. The Libyan Investment Authority is seeking compensation from the bank and from WalidGiahmi, an alleged associate of Saif …
Egyptian national gunned down in Benghazi
Another Christian killed in Libya as Egyptian foreign ministry demands thorough investigation
Egyptian shot and killed in Libya
Conditions worsen for Egyptian nationals residing in Libya
Car bomb in Libya’s Benghazi kills at least 5: hospital
AFP– A car bomb Monday targeting a military academy in Libya’s restive eastern city of Benghazi killed at least five soldiers and wounded more than 10, military and hospital sources said. The medical centre in Benghazi reported that “five bodies plus an indeterminate number of body parts” had arrived at the hospital, along with “more than 10 …
US Seals take control of rogue Libya oil ship: Pentagon
The Morning Glory âis carrying a cargo of oil owned by the Libyan government’s National Oil Company.
Libya releases 60 Egyptian immigrants
Twenty-one of the immigrants, accused of immigrating illegally, had already completed the proper paperwork to stay in the country; 39 had not
Dozens of Egyptians detained, not kidnapped in Libya
Diplomats from both countries say they are being held until Libyan authorities ensure that they have valid residencies
Al Saadi Al Gaddafi trial likely to shed light on dark history of Libyan football
By James M. Dorsey It was only a matter of time before Al Saadi Al Gaddafi, the notorious, football-obsessed third son of toppled Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi would be extradited to Libya by Niger, one of the worldâs poorest countries that plays a key role in Western efforts to defeat Al-Qaeda affiliates in the …
Egypt presses Libya on expatriate safety
Libyan prime minister assures Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy of efforts to secure safety for Egyptians in Libya
Time has come for Egypt to âbuild a better futureâ: Fahmy
Foreign minister expresses concern about a spate of violence against Egyptians in Libya and the ongoing Nile water dispute
Egyptian national in âvery critical conditionâ after Libya shooting
Foreign ministry urges investigation as victim hospitalised
Egypt issues travel warning to Libya
Foreign Ministry cautions fishermen against violating other statesâ territorial waters
Military helicopter to transfer bodies of slain Egyptian Copts on arrival from Libya
The Egyptians were killed for their religious identity, Christian religious figures say
Al-Azhar, Coptic church condemn murder of 7 Egyptian Copts in Libya
EOHR points to suspicion that victims were targeted for their religion
11 dead as Libya military plane crashes in Tunisia
The whole plane was completely burnt out.
Libyans vote for constitution body amid bombs, tensions
Polling stations opened across most of Libya, although they stayed closed in Derna after gunmen forced one voting centre to shut
Hopes pinned on private sector as Libya economy slumps
AFP – Small businesses are prospering in Libyaâs major cities even as the economy at large is being throttled because of security problems and industrial action which has shrunk lifeline oil revenues. Its financial woes combined with lawlessness has so far discouraged the return of multinationals, three years after the outbreak of an armed revolt …
Libya marks anniversary of Gaddafi uprising, riven by chaos
Monday marks the start of the 17 February Revolution, when angry residents of the eastern city of Benghazi took to the streets to protest against Gaddafiâs four-decade rule.
Libya denies rumours of impending coup
In a video posted on the Internet, Khalifa Haftar announced an “initiative” looking to the interim authorities being suspended
Will Libyaâs football victory help unite the country?
Will Libyaâs stunning football triumph help reinforce national identity against profound threats of division?