Category: Libya

Libya: GNA declares state of emergency as Haftar forces move near

March 12, 2019

The UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) Monday declared state of emergency in Sirte and called for the mobilization of all aligned-forces as the Libyan ... Read More

Libya: Serraj announces elections by year’s end

March 6, 2019

Head of Tripoli-based Presidential Council Faiez Serraj announced Tuesday the holding of general elections in the crisis-stricken country by year’s end. Serraj, who made the ... Read More

Libya: Serraj, Haftar agree to hold elections to end chaotic transition

March 1, 2019

Libya’s main rivals have agreed to hold elections in a bid to preserve stability in the country and unify institutions, the UN said. Faiez Serraj ... Read More

Libya: NOC Chairman orders Sharara oilfield to remain closed

February 25, 2019

Mustafa Sanallah, the Chairman of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), which manages the North African country’s oil exploitation, Sunday said the Sharara oilfield in the ... Read More

Libya: GNA condemns assassination of Murzuk security Chief by Haftar fighters

February 22, 2019

UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) Thursday in a statement vowed to bring to book assailants and culprits who killed Wednesday head of the security ... Read More

Libyan Interior Minister Hails Morocco’s Support & Assistance

February 19, 2019

Libyan interior minister Fathi Bashagha commended on Monday Morocco’s contributions to his country’s stability, stressing the importance of the UN-brokered agreement inked by Libya’s warring ... Read More

Libyan authorities help release 14 Tunisian abducted oil workers

February 18, 2019

Tunisia Sunday said its 14 citizens held hostage in neighboring Libya have been freed following the intervention of Libyan authorities. The Tunisian foreign ministry expressed ... Read More

Libya: Washington debunks involvement in raid on al-Qaeda

February 15, 2019

The USA Thursday refuted statement by the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) that it conducted in coordination with the Tripoli-based administration a raid on ... Read More

Libya: US airstrike hits al-Qaeda fighters in Ubari

February 14, 2019

UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) has said it allowed a US airstrike on al Qaeda fighters in the southern city of Ubari. The raid, ... Read More

Libya: LNA confirms full control of Sharara oilfield

February 12, 2019

East-based Libyan National Army (LNA) opposed to the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) headquartered in Tripoli, has confirmed its full control of the Sharara ... Read More