Tag: Libya

Libya: GNA Approved, World Hails the Move

March 14, 2016

The Presidency Council (PC) based in Tunisia and formed under the Libya Political Agreement announced that the majority of the lawmakers at the Tobruk-based parliament ... Read More

Libya: Disenchanted Tobruk Parliament Blocks International Efforts

March 12, 2016

The Tobruk-based House of Representatives (HoR) also known as the internationally recognized government because of the support it receives on the international stage, and its ... Read More

Morocco: 140 New Moroccans Join ISRanks

March 11, 2016

Some 140 new Moroccans have joined the Islamic State terror group, according to leaked-IS documents disclosed by British Sky News. Moroccan local media “Akhbar Al ... Read More

Libya: France to table sanctions against political process spoilers

March 11, 2016

France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault Thursday announced Paris will next Monday propose sanctions against Libyan officials who still pose a threat to the UN-backed political ... Read More

Tunisia: More Suspected Terrorists Neutralized

March 9, 2016

The Tunisian army and security forces have killed seven suspected terrorists Tuesday in a deadly raid near the border with Libya, Interior Minister said on ... Read More

Libya: Unity Government Awaiting Approval, US Considering Airstrikes

March 9, 2016

Several attempts by the Tobruk-based parliament to hold a vote of confidence of the national unity government proposed by Prime-Minister designate Fayz al-Serraj have failed. ... Read More

Italian Premier Shuns Sending Troops to Libya

March 7, 2016

Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi Sunday ruled out sending Italian troops to Libya as suggested by American envoy to Rome who indicated that Italy could ... Read More

Tunisia: 13 Killed, 6 Arrested in Twin Terrorist Attacks

March 7, 2016

Tunisian security forces killed early Monday 13 terrorists and arrested 6 others after assailants launched twin attacks against a military barrack and security check points ... Read More

Tunisia: Five Alleged Militants Killed near Libyan Border

March 3, 2016

Tunisian security forces have killed five “militants” near the border with Libya and the commander of the forces has been injured in the clash, the ... Read More

Libya: Kobler Urges Security Council to Sideline Process Spoilers

March 3, 2016

UNSMIL Chief Martin Kobler Tuesday urged the UN Security Council to get rid of the spoilers of the peace and unity process if the UN ... Read More