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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.

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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.

Libyan polling station workers prepare electoral material at a school in the Tajura district of Tripoli.

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

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 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.

Saif al-Islam just a ‘helpless criminal’ waiting for trial

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.

Saif al-Islam just a ‘helpless criminal’ waiting for trial

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

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.

Libya’s $41-billion budget aims to share wealth

Libya’s Parliament passed a -billion budget for 2008 aimed at giving Libyans a direct share in oil wealth after leader Moammar Gadaffi said economic development was too slow,…

Gadaffi says Cabinet fails to enrich Libya, must go

Libyan leader Moammar Gadaffi urged a sweeping reform of government on Sunday, saying most of the Cabinet system should be dismantled as it had failed to manage the North…

Libya says ‘no exceptions’ in migrant expulsions

Libya will make no exceptions in its drive to expel illegal immigrants and any recruitment of foreign labour in future must be done through legal channels, an official said on…

Libya lifts death sentences on medics in HIV case

Libya lifted death sentences on Tuesday against five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor convicted of deliberately infecting children with HIV, paving the way for them to…

Libya pays funds to HIV families in medics case

Libya has paid funds to more than half the families of Libyan children with HIV under a deal that could free six foreign medics condemned to death for infecting them, a…