Libya: Kobler meets self-style Hafter ahead of GNA signing, hardliners to stay put

Head of UNSMIL Martin Kobler and Libyan National Army self-style Chief of Staff Khalifa Hafter Wednesday in a meeting agreed that it was time to erase terrorist organizations creating havoc in Libya adding that only a united Libyan army could achieve the daunting task, reports say. Even though much of the meeting has not been […]

Saif al Islam Gaddafi traveled to Egypt before submitting candidacy for presidential polls– reports

Saif al Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and candidate for December 24 presidential elections in the oil-rich country, had traveled to Egypt to get the backing of President Abdelfattah al-Sisi prior to submitting his candidacy for the polls, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reports. The Qatari media citing informed Libyan sources aware of communication […]

Libya: GNA forces rescue last buildings from IS in Sirte

Libyan forces aligned with UN-backed unity government Tuesday said they took last few buildings controlled by the Islamic State group (IS) in the city of Sirte, just one day after announcing they conquered the coastal city. Misrata forces fighting under the wing of the Government of National Accord (GNA) are still busy clearing parts of […]