Tripoli Government fail to endorse U.N. deal

Delegations from Libya's rival parliaments headed home for consultations Monday after holding their first direct talks in months but failing to reach agreement on U.N. proposals for a united government.U.N. envoy Bernardino Leon had…

Air strike hits Libyan town “Zintan”

At least one warplane belonging to an armed group controlling Libya's capital attacked a western town allied with the internationally recognized government on Wednesday, officials said, the latest in a series of tit-for-tat attacks.…

Migrant boats reported in difficulty off Libya

A Maltese cargo ship was heading to assist a migrant boat with around 100 people on board in difficulty off the coast of Libya on Friday, and an Italian coast guard vessel was helping two other boats, Italian coastguards said.More…

Army of Tobruk-based government declares ceasefire in Libya

Middle East EyeThe army of Libya's Tobruk-based government has announced a ceasefire on Sunday, two days after an Islamist-backed militia alliance announced a truce."We declare a ceasefire from midnight (2200 GMT) Sunday," said…

Turkish Airlines stops Libya flights to Misrata

Turkish Airlines, the last foreign airline operating in Libya, has suspended flights to Misrata, the only city it was flying to in the country. Airlines suspended flights to Libya in July after fighting broke out in the capital between…

3 killed in western Libya airstrikes

Three members of the Dawn of Libya militia were killed on Sunday, while others injured in airstrikes by forces loyal to retired army general Khalifa Haftar near Libya's border with Tunisia, a military source said."A Haftar airplane…

Libya’s Last Glimpse of Hope

Mohamed Eljarh - Foreign PolicyLibya is in a sorry state. Fighting continues at the extremist-controlled international airport in Tripoli, which the Libyan air force attacked last week. City centers are still embroiled in conflict…

Saudia ‘unable to cope with modern market’

Saudi GazetteThe Shoura Council’s transport committee has recommended Saudi Arabian Airlines hire co-pilots who have the required training and retired military pilots specialized in aviation to lead internal flights, Al-Eqtisadiah…

UN calls for fresh Libya talks to end violence

TRIPOLI: The United Nations mission to Libya Wednesday (Dec 3) said it will call fresh talks between warring factions in an attempt to end months of violence and political deadlock in the country.UN Special…

Libya: a two state solution?

By: George JofféSince the downfall of Muammar Gaddafi, a power vacuum has led Libya down a path of factionalism and war. Isolated from both Tobruk and Tripoli's rule, extremists and separatists thrive, leaving the future of Libya…