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Libya Conflict

UN attacks ‘ghastly’ conditions in Libya migrant detention centres
Africa
/ 10 June 2019

UN attacks ‘ghastly’ conditions in Libya migrant detention centres

According to UN figures, some 3 400 migrants and refugees remain detained in Tripoli, which has seen a surge in fighting since early April

By Agency
Libya clashes death toll rises to 32: UN-backed government
Africa
/ 8 April 2019

Libya clashes death toll rises to 32: UN-backed government

Clashes near Tripoli in Sunday have killed at least 32 people, with a further 50 people left wounded

By Agency
Libya, a failed state in waiting
Africa
/ 17 February 2017

Libya, a failed state in waiting

On the sixth anniversary of Gaddafi’s fall, political and economic turmoil prevails

By Imed Lamloum
Libya now has three governments
Africa
/ 21 January 2016

Libya now has three governments

And the latest one has the Herculean task of convincing the other two to let it reign supreme

By Chris Stephen
Isis could establish foothold in Europe through Libya, warns Italy
Africa
/ 18 February 2015

Isis could establish foothold in Europe through Libya, warns Italy

Time is running out to stop Isis creating a Libyan stronghold that would threaten the security of Europe and neighbouring African states.

By Staff Reporter
Surge in Libya violence raises spectre of civil war
Africa
/ 16 July 2014

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.

By Imed Lamloum
Anti-government uprising in Libya targets Parliament
Africa
/ 19 May 2014

Anti-government uprising in Libya targets Parliament

Militia allied to renegade general Khalifa Hiftar have hit Libya’s Parliament with anti-aircraft guns and rockets, causing MPs to flee.

By Chris Stephen
Libya’s deputy industry minister shot dead
Africa
/ 12 January 2014

Libya’s deputy industry minister shot dead

Libya’s Hassan al-Droui has been killed in the first assassination of a transitional government member since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi.

By Staff Reporter
Brent rises most in almost two weeks as Libya ports remain closed
Article
/ 16 December 2013

Brent rises most in almost two weeks as Libya ports remain closed

Libyan rebels have decided to keep oil export terminals shut following the government’s rejection of their demands to share revenues.

By Grant Smith
DTI ‘funded Gaddafi spyware’
Article
/ 22 November 2013

DTI ‘funded Gaddafi spyware’

Millions were handed to an SA company that supplied mass surveillance technology to Libya

By Siyabonga Mchunu
Contentious law bans Gaddafi-era officials from Libya govt
Africa
/ 9 May 2013

Contentious law bans Gaddafi-era officials from Libya govt

A new law that excludes former officials of the Gaddafi era from public office is dividing Libya and deepening the turmoil plaguing the country.

By Maggie Michael
Gunmen surround Libya’s justice ministry
Africa
/ 30 April 2013

Gunmen surround Libya’s justice ministry

Gunmen have demanded the expulsion of officials from the ousted Muammar Gaddafi regime.

By Staff Reporter
Two injured after bomb hits French embassy in Tripoli
Africa
/ 23 April 2013

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.

By Imed Lamloum
Deep Read: Yesterday’s heroes are today’s villains
Africa
/ 17 October 2012

Deep Read: Yesterday’s heroes are today’s villains

The citizen soldiers who became heroes for toppling Libya’s leader Muammar Gaddafi last year are being widely blamed for the country’s current woes.

By Staff Reporter
Libyan militia “executed 67 detainees”
Africa
/ 17 October 2012

Libyan militia “executed 67 detainees”

Human Rights Watch has alleged that pro-Muammar Gaddafi fighters, including the dictator’s son Mutassim, have been abused and murdered in Libya.

By Guardian Reporter
Gaddafi capturer’s death raises calls for vengeance
Africa
/ 26 September 2012

Gaddafi capturer’s death raises calls for vengeance

A Libyan rebel credited with capturing Muammar Gaddafi in a drainage ditch last year has died of injuries at the hands of the ex-leader’s supporters.

By Sapa Ap
People power drums Libya’s jihadists out of Benghazi
Article
/ 23 September 2012

People power drums Libya’s jihadists out of Benghazi

There were incredible scenes in Benghazi as tens of thousands of citizens marched on the Islamic extremists in their compounds.

By Chris Stephen
Editorial: Troops must stay clear of protests
Article
/ 21 September 2012

Editorial: Troops must stay clear of protests

For all its failings, the military remains effective in one regard: instilling fear. And striking workers at Marikana felt that fear this week.

By Editorial
Foul play ruled out of Libya oil chief’s death
Africa
/ 11 July 2012

Foul play ruled out of Libya oil chief’s death

The Vienna prosecutor’s office has ruled out foul play in the death of Libya’s Gaddafi-era prime minister and oil chief Shukri Ghanem.

By Fredrik Dahl
Libya elections: Polling station raids mar vote
Africa
/ 8 July 2012

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.

By Marie Louise Gumuchian
Libyan minority want new deal
Africa
/ 6 July 2012

Libyan minority want new deal

The Amazigh were oppressed by Gaddafi and now face another battle for their language and culture, writes Luke Harding.

By Luke Harding
Libya frees ICC legal team accused of spying
Africa
/ 3 July 2012

Libya frees ICC legal team accused of spying

Melinda Taylor and three colleagues from the ICC, accused of smuggling documents to Gaddafi’s son, Saif al-Islam, have been freed after apologising.

By Guardian Reporter
Carr seeks release of ICC lawyers detained after Libya meeting
Africa
/ 18 June 2012

Carr seeks release of ICC lawyers detained after Libya meeting

Australia’s Foreign Minister Bob Carr has arrived in Libya to press for the release of a legal team being held after meeting Muammar Gaddafi’s son.

By Dominique Soguel
British ambassador attacked in Libya
Article
/ 12 June 2012

British ambassador attacked in Libya

A vehicle carrying Britain’s ambassador to Libya has been attacked with rocket-propelled grenades in Benghazi.

By Sapa Ap
Why Nigeria hates SA: Gloves off to be champion of Africa
Africa
/ 7 June 2012

Why Nigeria hates SA: Gloves off to be champion of Africa

Competition over UN, AU jobs and economic rivalries are escalating tension between the powerhouses of Africa’s north and south, writes Charles Molele.

By Charles Molele
Libya fails to rein in rights abuses
Africa
/ 4 June 2012

Libya fails to rein in rights abuses

Members of an elite Libyan unit, set up to rein in militia, are accused of kidnapping and severely beating one of the country’s foremost surgeons.

By Guardian Reporter
Women’s lib, yeah
Africa
/ 30 May 2012

Women’s lib, yeah

Women in Libya are hoping to draft a Constitution to show they can be much more than just sexy bodyguards or accessories to murder.

By Dominique Soguel
Death cheats Lockerbie bomber of final verdict
Article
/ 24 May 2012

Death cheats Lockerbie bomber of final verdict

Many of the victims’ families believe Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was set up and the Scottish authorities have promised that the investigation is not over.

By James Meikel
Wages of war: Ex-rebels storm Libyan premier’s office
Africa
/ 9 May 2012

Wages of war: Ex-rebels storm Libyan premier’s office

Gunmen from a former rebel militia have invaded and occupied the office of Libya’s interim prime minister, Abdurrahim al-Keib, demanding back pay.

By Guardian Reporter
The Gaddafi oil papers revealed
Africa
/ 24 December 2011

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.

By Marie Louise Gumuchian
Libya’s rulers to bury the hatchet with Gaddafi’s army
Africa
/ 10 December 2011

Libya’s rulers to bury the hatchet with Gaddafi’s army

Libya’s new rulers have said that they are ready to forgive the forces of slain dictator Muammar Gaddafi.

By Jay Deshmukh
Libyan leaders downplay violent disputes
Article
/ 13 November 2011

Libyan leaders downplay violent disputes

Despite continued gunfire and explosions near Tripoli, Libyan officials and fighters say a bloody local dispute has been resolved.

By Alastair Macdonald and Oliver Holmes
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