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Tight security as Libya celebrates revolt anniversary

Tight security as Libya celebrates revolt anniversary

18 Feb 2013 12:53 - Ibrahim al-Majbari
Libya celebrated two years since the start of the revolt which toppled Muammar Gaddafi, with security forces on high alert for incidents of violence.
Ambassador's death: Justice will be done, vows Obama

Ambassador's death: Justice will be done, vows Obama

13 Sep 2012 06:55 - Ewen MacAskill, Ian Black,
Barack Obama has underscored the bond between the US and Libya, but vowed to hunt down those behind the possibly premeditated killing of the US envoy.
Google blocks Muhammad film clip in Egypt and Libya

Google blocks Muhammad film clip in Egypt and Libya

13 Sep 2012 06:52 - Gerry Shih, Sue Zeidler,
YouTube says it will not remove a film mocking the Prophet Muhammad entirely from the site, but it has blocked access to the clip in Egypt and Libya.
US diplomat killed as film fury mounts in Egypt, Libya

US diplomat killed as film fury mounts in Egypt, Libya

12 Sep 2012 06:28 - Omar al-Mosmari, Tamim Elyan,
Attacks on US diplomatic missions in Egypt and Libya, sparked by a film that accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad, have left one person dead.

Tripoli citizens seem unfazed by nightly 'boom-boom'

25 Mar 2011 14:15 - Ian Black
East of the centre of Tripoli, crowds of Libyans are gathering to see first-hand evidence of the impact of the "colonialist crusader aggression".
Nato alliance a rocky boat

Nato alliance a rocky boat

25 Mar 2011 13:53 - Staff Reporter
An Anglo-American attempt to hand over the Libyan operation to Nato was rejected by several key member countries.
Rebels still being held at bay

Rebels still being held at bay

25 Mar 2011 13:30 - Chris McGreal
The Libyan rebels watched in awe, some with a creeping admiration for their foe, as the narrow plumes of thick black smoke rose one after the other.
Gaddafi forces hit in 'weeks-long' campaign

Gaddafi forces hit in 'weeks-long' campaign

25 Mar 2011 13:23 - Imed Lamloum
Coalition forces launched a seventh day of air strikes against the regime of Libya's Muammar Gaddafi on Friday.
SA's 'no-fly' vote hits turbulence

SA's 'no-fly' vote hits turbulence

25 Mar 2011 08:52 - Mandy Rossouw
Support of the United Nations resolution was an attempt to avoid further criticism, diplomats say.
Air strikes fail to dislodge Gaddafi armour

Air strikes fail to dislodge Gaddafi armour

24 Mar 2011 06:47 - Staff Reporter
Western warplanes hit Libya for a fifth night on Thursday, but have so far failed to stop Muammar Gaddafi's tanks shelling rebel-held towns.
Defiant Gaddafi says Libya 'ready for battle'

Defiant Gaddafi says Libya 'ready for battle'

23 Mar 2011 14:38 - Imed Lamloum
A defiant Muammar Gaddafi said Libya is "ready for battle" as Western leaders on Wednesday mulled their next steps.
Fighting still rages in Libya despite no-fly zone

Fighting still rages in Libya despite no-fly zone

22 Mar 2011 17:49 - Imed Lamloum
Fighting raged between forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and insurgents on Tuesday despite a UN-mandated no-fly zone.
Gaddafi strongholds bombed, endgame uncertain

Gaddafi strongholds bombed, endgame uncertain

22 Mar 2011 15:31 - Imed Lamloum
Western forces lost their first warplane as they pounded strongholds of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi into a fourth day on Tuesday.
Libya hit by second wave of air strikes

Libya hit by second wave of air strikes

21 Mar 2011 06:53 - Staff Reporter
Western powers launched a second wave of air strikes on Libya early on Monday.
Call for Gaddafi to be assassinated

Call for Gaddafi to be assassinated

18 Mar 2011 17:31 - Staff Reporter
Rebel leaders urge a strike against Gaddafi's compound as his forces close in on Benghazi.
Libya announces immediate ceasefire

Libya announces immediate ceasefire

18 Mar 2011 15:42 - Imed Lamloum
Libya on Friday announced an immediate ceasefire in the month-long battle against rebels fighting to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi.
Observers say Gaddafi 'owns' AU panel

Observers say Gaddafi 'owns' AU panel

18 Mar 2011 10:35 - Mandy Rossouw
The credibility of the fact-finding mission that the African Union will send to Libya has come under fire in South Africa.
Libya warns over air, sea traffic as UN action looms

Libya warns over air, sea traffic as UN action looms

17 Mar 2011 20:37 - Sara Hussein
Libya warned on Thursday it could target all Mediterranean air and sea traffic in the case of foreign military intervention.
Libyan refugee numbers jump as Gaddafi pushes east

Libyan refugee numbers jump as Gaddafi pushes east

17 Mar 2011 20:02 - Mohammed Abbas
A trickle of Libyan refugees has become a flood after Muammar Gaddafi's troops entered the rebel bastion of Ajdabiyah, a key city.
Democracies must be bold

Democracies must be bold

18 Mar 2011 00:00 - Nicola Brewer
The international community must act clearly and decisively to support the uprising in Libya, writes British High Commissioner Nicola Brewer.

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