Latest in Tag: Sirte Highlight
Latest in Tag: Sirte
Libya’s 5+5 joint military commission launches 6th round of talks in Sirte
The talks, which will take place from 10-13 November, aim to “advance the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement signed in Geneva on 23 October, and to build on the progress achieved last week in Ghadames,” the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said.
Opinion| The “Red Line” of Sirte and Jufra, and the Ottoman thief’s quest for black gold
On one side, we have the illegitimate Government of National Accord (GNA) that was appointed through a UN-led initiative in 2015, hoping to unite Libya and reform the constitution in a 24-month period, but at which it failed miserably, losing its legitimacy
Video: All Eyes on Sirte, as battle over ‘red line’ city looms
Sirte lies on the Mediterranean coast roughly half-way between Tripoli in the west and Benghazi in the east
Libya’s Haftar seizes strategic city of Sirte
Tunisia says it will never allow Turkey to send its troops across its borders with Libya
US launches first airstrikes against ‘IS’ in Libya
US warplanes have carried out airstrikes against “Islamic State” (“IS”) in Libya after a request for help from the country’s unity government. The aim is to boost government troops in the fight to take the town of Sirte
Libyan forces hit with suicide bombings in Sirte offensive
An “Islamic State” suicide bomber has killed three people at a field hospital in the Libyan coastal city of Sirte. Libyan forces are battling the extremist group for control of the port.
Forces allied with Libyan GNA restore Sirte port
IS members are now besieged inside a 5km area. Foreign governments estimate that there are 5,000 IS militia inside the city
Libyan authorities deny Egyptians kidnapped in Sirte
Libyan media reported last week that 12 Egyptians were kidnapped by Islamist militants
IS commit massacres in Sirte: Libyan FM
Libyan foreign Mminister reiterates importance of lifting arms embargo to fight IS threat
It is our disease and we must cure it
By Khalaf Ahmad Al-Habtoor Enough sitting around hoping for miracles! Enough waiting for the United States or its Western allies to cleanse the Arab world from the growing cancer of terrorism! Are Arab countries waiting until ‘Islamic State’ fighters knock down their citizens’ doors in what still remains of Arab-controlled territories before acting in a …
Egyptians in Libya: Between a rock and a hard place
Despite reiteration of foreign ministry’s warnings against travelling to Libya, citizens with limited resources leave for Libya in search for work
“Islamic State” affiliates make gains in Libya
Militia took over Sirte’s airbase, looks to capture surrounding areas
2 Egyptians killed in Libya
Over 35,000 Egyptians have been evacuated from Libya since mid-February
Egyptian expats to return from Libya on first flight from Algeria
Group crossed Dabdab border gate with Libya, opened under exceptional circumstances
Egypt rebuts ‘nonsense’ reports of potential war crimes in Libya airstrikes
Amnesty International documents killings of civilians, whom it claims Egypt failed to secure
Libyan crisis highlights political parties’ weakness
Parliament will keep marginalising Christian community unless state expresses serious interest in issue, says rights activist
Airstrikes hit 3 coastal Libyan cities
Egypt and Libya coordinated attacks, says Libyan Air Force commander
Egypt fights IS: What are the options?
Decision lies between joining US-led coalition and possible Italy-led European regional coalition
Egypt, Libya jointly retaliate against ‘Islamic State’ targets
Air strikes implemented in coordination with Libyan Air Force in response to killing of 21 Copts in Libya
Foreign ministry denies Egyptians kidnapped in Libya are free
Announcement comes day after Libyan tribal leader announced release of Egyptians
Kidnapped Copts in Libya released: Libyan official
Libyan government offers to facilitate return of Egyptian nationals
13 Egyptians kidnapped in Libya
Kidnappings follow the killing of an Egyptian family by extremist groups
Egyptian doctor, wife killed, daughter abducted in Libya
Foreign Ministry warns against travelling to Libya
Egypt closes Salloum border amid Libya security woes
Border guards detain 151 illegal migrants attempting to enter Libya