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Tripoli

Armed groups deploy in Libya capital amid tensions over election
Africa
/ 22 December 2021

Armed groups deploy in Libya capital amid tensions over election

The political uncertainty has raised tensions on the ground across Libya, controlled by an array of armed groups in a decade of conflict following the 2011 revolt that overthrew longtime dictator Moamer Kadhafi.

By Hamza Mekouar
UN Libya rights probe stalled due to cashflow problems
Africa
/ 6 October 2020

UN Libya rights probe stalled due to cashflow problems

The UN is currently going through a serious liquidity crisis because many countries have not paid their annual dues, and it is therefore unable to fulfil all its mandates

By Agence France Presse
Time is not on our side in Libya
Africa
/ 22 July 2020

Time is not on our side in Libya

Simmering tensions could see the country partitioned between east and west

By Vijay Prashad and Independent Media Institute
Public buses return to Tripoli after 30 years
Africa
/ 16 October 2019

Public buses return to Tripoli after 30 years

The brand new vehicles will make their first trips in the coming days, across a city has lived with the deadly rhythm of combat in its outer suburbs

By Nawas Al Darraji
Libya conflict: No end in sight to humanitarian crisis
Africa
/ 10 July 2019

Libya conflict: No end in sight to humanitarian crisis

Migrants in Tripoli are staging a hunger strike demanding better protection by the UN as the death toll rises to staggering heights

By Deutsche Welle 1
UN envoy on migrants criticises ‘blindness’ of EU on Libya
Africa
/ 6 July 2019

UN envoy on migrants criticises ‘blindness’ of EU on Libya

The EU’s leadership team must renew pressure on Libyan authorities to come up with an alternative to this system of arbitrary detention

By Lucie Peytermann
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
Why Libya’s new elections might not put the country back on track
Africa
/ 7 June 2018

Why Libya’s new elections might not put the country back on track

Libya’s proposed elections and any subsequent interim government will fail if the country’s challenges aren’t addressed

By Staff Reporter
Fierce fighting shuts down Tripoli airport
Africa
/ 13 July 2014

Fierce fighting shuts down Tripoli airport

Heavy fighting between militias with anti-aircraft guns and rocket propelled grenades broke out near the airport of the Libyan capital Tripoli.

By Reuters
US moves armed forces closer to Libya as unrest grows
Article
/ 20 May 2014

US moves armed forces closer to Libya as unrest grows

The US has sent more marines and aircraft to Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily after gunmen stormed Libya’s Parliament over the weekend.

By Sapa Ap and Reuters
Libyan prime minister calls for calm amid Tripoli clashes
Africa
/ 16 November 2013

Libyan prime minister calls for calm amid Tripoli clashes

Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan has called for peace as clashes erupt in Tripoli after dozens of people were killed during an attack by militiamen.

By Reuters
Niger denies it will extradite al-Saadi Gaddafi
Africa
/ 11 February 2012

Niger denies it will extradite al-Saadi Gaddafi

Niger will not extradite al-Saadi Gaddafi even though the son of the slain Libyan leader violated his asylum conditions with "subversive" comments.

By Staff Reporter
Tripoli militia clash with Misrata fighters
Article
/ 3 January 2012

Tripoli militia clash with Misrata fighters

A gun fight erupted in central Tripoli, killing four, as a group of former rebels from Libya’s third biggest city, Misrata, clashed with ex-fighters.

By Jay Deshmukh
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
New Libyan leader elected as Nato clears the skies
Africa
/ 1 November 2011

New Libyan leader elected as Nato clears the skies

Libya’s NTC has elected a technocrat to head its transitional government as Nato ended the air campaign that played a major role in ousting Gaddafi.

By Laurent Thomet and Imed Lamloum
Desert claims ‘king of kings’
Africa
/ 29 October 2011

Desert claims ‘king of kings’

The belated finale for Muammar Gaddafi began on a marble slab in a car park and ended with a lonely burial in the desert.

By Ian Black and Martin Chulov
South Africa urges peace in Gaddafi-free Libya
Article
/ 21 October 2011

South Africa urges peace in Gaddafi-free Libya

Following Gaddafi’s death, SA has urged Libya to seek "all inclusive" peace in the country, which its prime minister says is now ready to be reborn.

By Rania El Gamal and Tim Gaynor
Libya bulldozes Gaddafi’s Tripoli compound
Africa
/ 17 October 2011

Libya bulldozes Gaddafi’s Tripoli compound

Libyan forces have bulldozed the green walls surrounding Gaddafi’s main Tripoli compound, saying it was time "to tear down this symbol of tyranny".

By Kim Gamel
Gaddafi diehards hold up Libyan transition
Africa
/ 16 October 2011

Gaddafi diehards hold up Libyan transition

Libyan government fighters are battling to subdue pockets of resistance by pro-Muammar Gaddafi fighters, who are delaying Libya’s move to democracy.

By Staff Reporter
Libya leaders mop up after deadly clashes in Tripoli
Africa
/ 15 October 2011

Libya leaders mop up after deadly clashes in Tripoli

Libya’s new leadership has pressed a campaign to clear the capital of armed Muammar Gaddafi loyalists after fierce gun battles.

By Simon Martelli
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Article
/ 14 September 2011

Tripoli’s new normal: Bickering politicians

One of the novelties since the fall of Tripoli is free speech, and with it an early, and for some uncomfortable, dose of political bickering.

By William Maclean
Libyan rebels eye final bastion while restoring order
Africa
/ 4 September 2011

Libyan rebels eye final bastion while restoring order

Libya’s interim council hopes to seize one of Muammar Gaddafi’s last strongholds without resistance as it tries to control the entire country.

By Maria Golovnina and Mohammed Abbas
Rebels form ‘supreme council’ to protect Libyan capital
Africa
/ 3 September 2011

Rebels form ‘supreme council’ to protect Libyan capital

Libya’s NTC has formed a supreme security council tasked with protecting Tripoli, as shops and businesses reopened after weeks of tumult.

By Staff Reporter
Rebels besiege Gaddafi’s home town
Article
/ 28 August 2011

Rebels besiege Gaddafi’s home town

Libyan forces closed in on Muammar Gaddafi’s home town, vowing to seize it by force if negotiations fail.

By Samia Nakhoul
Tripoli hospital closes as fighting rages on
Africa
/ 27 August 2011

Tripoli hospital closes as fighting rages on

Médecins Sans Frontières has revealed that Tripoli’s Abu Salim Hospital has been shut down because staff and patients can no longer access it.

By Staff Reporter
Tripoli buckling under humanitarian situation
Africa
/ 27 August 2011

Tripoli buckling under humanitarian situation

Libyan rebels are facing a new battle by struggling to provide Tripoli’s residents with water, electricity, petrol and food.

By Charles Onians
Dead or alive: R9-million bounty on Gaddafi’s head
Article
/ 24 August 2011

Dead or alive: R9-million bounty on Gaddafi’s head

Libya’s rebels are offering a bounty for Muammar Gaddafi, after a former ally said he was probably heading for the border — in women’s clothing.

By Missy Ryan and Ulf Laessing
Gaddafi desperate to reclaim order as rebels push forward
Africa
/ 21 August 2011

Gaddafi desperate to reclaim order as rebels push forward

Muammar Gaddafi has urged Libyans to take up arms and crush an uprising in Tripoli as rebel troops closed on the capital for a final onslaught.

By Ulf Laessing
Ship meant for Tripoli evacuations comes under fire
Article
/ 21 August 2011

Ship meant for Tripoli evacuations comes under fire

Foreign nationals are due to be evacuated from Tripoli on a boat to Malta as fighting between rebels and Muammar Gaddafi’s forces reached the capital.

By Staff Reporter
Libya rebels enter strategic town near Tripoli
Article
/ 14 August 2011

Libya rebels enter strategic town near Tripoli

Rebels have hoisted their flag in a strategic town near Tripoli after the most dramatic advance in months, cutting off important routes.

By Michael Georgy
Deadly stand-off between Libyan troops and insurgents
Article
/ 13 August 2011

Deadly stand-off between Libyan troops and insurgents

Libyan government forces and rebels have clashed around the western town of Zawiyah as insurgents try to push ever closer to Tripoli.

By Missy Ryan
Journalist casualties in Libya during Nato raids
Article
/ 30 July 2011

Journalist casualties in Libya during Nato raids

The death of three journalists during Nato air strikes in Libya has been pinned on al-Qaeda instigation.

By Imed Lamloum
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