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Marie Louise Gumuchian works from London. Journalist based in London. Previously reporting from Libya, West/East Africa, Italy and Ireland Marie Louise Gumuchian has over 1705 followers on Twitter.
Libya’s turmoil: The feud over of Gaddafi’s son
To his captors, the fate of Libya’s most prominent prisoner, the son of ousted dictator Muammar Gaddafi, can be sealed only in one place.
Libya’s Jibril leads in early election results, but no clear majority
Early results in Libya’s landmark poll show a moderate coalition led by premier Mahmoud Jibril leading traditionalist rivals the Muslim Brotherhood.
Libya elections: Polling station raids mar vote
Federalists in eastern Libya attacked several polling stations on Saturday as the country voted in the first election since last year’s revolution.
Libyans begin voting in first free election in 60 years
Libyans began voting in a poll designed to shake off the legacy of Muammar Gaddafi but which risks being hijacked by autonomy demands in the east.
Libya struggles to contain tribal conflicts
Rivalries, divided communities and plentiful weapons are convulsing Libya as the interim government struggles to impose its authority.
Flags and hope on Libya’s uneasy anniversary
Flags flew on Martyrs Square in Tripoli and crowds across Libya gave voice on Friday to joy at being free of Muammar Gaddafi.
The Gaddafi oil papers revealed
A document produced by lawyer Samir Al Sharef claims to offer insight into the underhand oil dealings of the fallen regime of Muammar Gaddafi.
Libya’s NTC unveils government facelift
Libya’s NTC has named a new government with a line-up that dropped several seasoned officials in favour of appointees who will soothe rivalries.
Libya appoints new defence minister
Libya’s National Transitional Council has appointed the commander whose forces captured Muammar Gaddafi’s son at the weekend as new defence minister.
Libyan jubilation greets Saif al-Islam’s capture
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has denied being in contact with the ICC while being on the run before his capture by Libyan fighters.
Swiss leave Tripoli embassy after Libya stand-off
Two Swiss businessmen left the shelter of their country’s embassy in Tripoli on Monday after Libyan police had surrounded the building.
Libyan police surround Swiss embassy in Tripoli
Libyan police surrounded the Swiss embassy in Tripoli on Monday after issuing a deadline for Switzerland to hand over two nationals.
Swiss businessmen to stand trial in Libya
Two Swiss businessmen prevented from leaving Libya for more than a year will be tried for tax evasion and visa irregularities, Libya said on Thursday.
Sudanese plane hijackers surrender
Hijackers of a Sudanese airliner surrendered to authorities in Libya after releasing all the passengers on Wednesday, Libya’s aviation authority said.
Hijackers free Sudanese plane hostages
The hijackers of a Sudanese plane that was forced to land in Libya released all passengers on Wednesday, a Libyan aviation authority official said.