Marie Louise Gumuchian
latest news & developmentsLibya 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.
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.