Libya, a failed state in waiting
On the sixth anniversary of Gaddafi’s fall, political and economic turmoil prevails
Surge in Libya violence raises spectre of civil war
Libya is considering calling for international forces to help restore security as rival militias remain locked in a brutal power struggle.
Libya PM accuses ‘political party’ of kidnapping
Libya’s Prime Minister Ali Zeidan has blamed those responsible for his brief abduction on a "political party which wants to overthrow the government".
Gunmen storm Libya ministries demanding officials quit
Gunmen have demanded the Libyan government’s resignation as they have besieged ministries.
Two injured after bomb hits French embassy in Tripoli
A car bomb has hit the French embassy in Tripoli, wounding two French guards and causing major damage in what Libya has called a "terrorist" incident.
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Libya awaits announcement of new government
Libya’s Prime Minister Mustafa Abu Shagur is expected to name a new government after his first proposed line-up was rejected by the assembly.
Libya arrests 50 over US envoy killing
Libya has arrested 50 suspects over the killing of the US envoy and three other Americans, claiming the Benghazi attack was pre-planned.
Libya to question extradited Gaddafi spy chief
Libya is set to question Muammar Gaddafi’s spy chief Abdullah al-Senussi after his extradition from Mauritania, as rights groups urge a fair trial.
Gaddafi’s son to be tried in Libya, not at ICC
Libya has decided not to hand over Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam to the International Criminal Court, leaving him to be tried in Libya.
Tensions simmer as Libyan ex-rebels demand a role
Former rebel fighters in Libya are raising the stakes by demanding a role in the interim government being formed.