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Tag: Sabratha
Egypt announces freedom for six nationals detained in Libya
Six Egyptian nationals held in an irregular detention center in western Libya have set free, Egypt’s oreign ministry announced. "According to the information received from ... Read More
Libya: GNA-linked Militias Fight over Control of Oil Facility in Sabratha
Two militia groups linked to the UN-backed Government of National Accord have fought over the control of oil and gas terminal in the town of ... Read More
Libya: Ansar al-Sharia becomes first Libyan extremist group to dissolve
Ansar al-Sharia, a group that became famous in 2012 after the US held it responsible for killing its Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens together with ... Read More
Tunisia: Top IS Commander Wanted by Authorities Arrested in Libya
A Tunisian, considered to be the top Islamic State group commander operating from Libya, has been arrested west of Libya by forces loyal to General ... Read More
Instability Poses Serious Danger to Libya’s World Heritage Sites, UNESCO says
The raging civil war in Libya and the presence of extremist fighters in the vicinity of historical sites are posing a serious danger to the ... Read More
Libya: US Downplays IS Capability to Further Expand despite Growing Big in Size
Top US commander for Africa Thursday downplayed the capacity of the Islamic State’s branch in Libya to conquer more swathes of the Libyan territory given ... Read More
Tunisia: 19 Alleged Terrorists Arrested near Libyan Border
Tunisian National Guard forces Sunday nabbed 19 people trying to sneak into Libya in view of joining terrorist groups. The men had earlier attempted to ... Read More
Libya: Serraj Gains Support of 10 Key Cities, Tripoli Leaders Flee Capital
The Libyan Unity Government Thursday received backing from significant Libyan actors among whom leaders of 10 coastal cities that have joined Serraj-led Government of National ... Read More
Italian Premier Shuns Sending Troops to Libya
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
Portugal Offers Tunisia Help to Secure Borders with Libya
Tunisia Wednesday received strong support from Portugal which vowed to help secure the volatile border with Libya and offered to train army and security forces. ... Read More