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Salafists loyal to Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar control Sabratha, declare war on Tripoli

Oct 06, 2017

After over 15 days of intense fighting in the coastal city of Sabratha, an alliance of Salafists forces, Madkhalists, and forces loyal to eastern commander Khalifa Haftar, who heads Operation Dignity in Benghazi, has announced taking…

Libyan eastern parliament demands an apology from UK Foreign Minister over Sirte gaffe

Oct 05, 2017

The foreign affairs committee of Libya’s eastern-based parliament demanded an apology on Thursday from British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson over a remark about clearing dead bodies from the former Islamic State stronghold of…

Maltese fishing vessel seized in Libya’s Benghazi

Oct 05, 2017

A Maltese vessel has been held in Libya for more than a week, its owner told The Malta Independent.The Maltese flagged fishing vessel Salvatur VI, MFA0172VLT, owned by Salvatur VI Fishing Company Limited), with 1 Italian Captain…

UN in Libya condemns IS suicide attack on Misurata

Oct 05, 2017

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has condemned the suicide attack on Misurata courthouse and underscored that those behind the incident must be held accountable.At least three individuals were killed and more…

Clashes erupt in southern Libya capital

Oct 04, 2017

Clashes erupted in the southern part of the Libyan Capital, mainly near Qasir Ben Ghashir and Bear Al-Aalem between Tripoli Revolutionaries Brigade and an alliance of brigades led by ex-regime followers and Gaddafi loyalists positioned…

UK Foreign Minister makes “Dead Bodies” joke, angers Libyans

Oct 04, 2017

UK Foreign Minister Boris Johnson has been bitterly criticised over his Libya "dead bodies" gaffe at a conference on Tuesday.Johnson said that Sirte might as well become the new Dubai if only the dead bodies are cleared away,…

ISIS claims Misurata sucide attack in Libya

Oct 04, 2017

Islamic State has claimed an attack in the Libyan city of Misrata in which at least three people were killed on Wednesday, the militant group’s news agency Amaq said. It said fighters loyal to the group had attacked a court building in…

ISIS militants blast Misurata courts compound, four killed, 15 injured

Oct 04, 2017

Sources from the city and the media office of Al=Bunyan Al-Msrsous said two ISIS militnats carried out an explosion at the Misurata courts compound killing four people and injuring at least 15 others.The explosion took place before…

Explosion at Misurata courts compund, four killed

Oct 04, 2017

Explosion in Misurata courts compound killed four people and injured over 15. according to local media.This is a breaking news...more details to come

138 Nigerians voluntarily return home from Libya

Oct 04, 2017

138 Nigerians voluntarily returned to their country from Libya on Tuesday with the help of the International Organisation for Migration.It was gathered that the returnees, who were received by the officials of the National Emergency…

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