Tag: Sidra

Libya Slipping Into Chaos, Raising Concern of the West

March 8, 2017

Western diplomats are increasingly concerned that the fighting raging in Libya will severely damage the coastal oil infrastructure, the economic lifeblood of the country. They ... Read More

Libya: NOC to Start Oil Exports amid Warning of sanctions by Western Powers

September 15, 2016

Head of Libya’s Unified National Oil Corporation (NOC) Wednesday announced immediate exportation of the Libyan oil following capture of oil crescent by General Khalifa Haftar ... Read More

Libya: Kobler Warns Further Divisions Looming after Seizure of Oil Terminals

September 12, 2016

UN envoy for Libya Martin Kobler tweeted Sunday that greater divisions are looming over Libya as the Libyan army led by Khalifa Hafter, rival of ... Read More

Libya: Serraj Gains Support of 10 Key Cities, Tripoli Leaders Flee Capital

April 1, 2016

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

The United Nations Impose Sanctions on Libya’s Illegal Exports

March 21, 2014

On Wednesday (March 19), the United Nations decided to impose sanctions on illegal exports of Libyan oil in a unanimous vote. The resolution came only ... Read More