The diplomatic firestorm unfolding in Libya comes as the United States is pushing the North African country to hold long-awaited nationwide elections. WASHINGTON — At first glance, war-ravaged and politically fractured Libya is an unlikely
How Commemoration Can Help Unite a Divided Libya
Libyans are divided by their experiences since 2011, but a new national reconciliation process provides an opportunity to foster a vision for the future. “We are not writing the history of yesterday, but the history
En Libye, les protestations se poursuivent et réclament la démission de Dbeibah
Pour la troisième nuit consécutive, des manifestations nocturnes ont sillonné les rues de la capitale libyenne Tripoli, toujours en protestation à la rencontre qui a eu lieu la semaine dernière à Rome entre la ministre
Protests Break Out In Libya Over Rumors Of Normalization With Israel
Libya is experiencing political turmoil, with rare popular demonstrations in different parts of the country on August 27. This follows reports that the Tripoli-based Government of Nation Unity (GNU), one of Libya’s rival governments, is
The Melilla massacre: how a Spanish enclave in Africa became a deadly flashpoint
At least 37 people were killed in June 2022 at the Morocco-Spain border, while scores more were injured. Despite the brutality and chaos, officials praised the actions of border agents On 24 June 2022, around
Libya suspends foreign minister over talks with Israeli counterpart
Najla Al-Mangoush and Eli Cohen met in Italy where they discussed, according to the Israeli foreign minister, the prospect of reinstating diplomatic ties between their respective nations. The leader of Libya’s government said Sunday, August
East Libya Strongman Launches Assault on Chad Rebels
Libyan troops loyal to eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar launched an airborne assault on a Chadian rebel headquarters in the southern desert late Friday, his office said. The stop-start conflict which has gripped Libya for the
Libya captures Islamic State leader behind 2018 capital bombing
The Islamic State has exploited the chaos in Libya to extend its influence. Libyan authorities have arrested an Islamic State leader suspected of having planned three deadly attacks in Libya’s capital in 2018, the UN-backed
Forming a Unity Government May be Libya’s Best Bet for Healing Rift
Libyan politicians have floated a plan to put together an interim government. The UN and other external actors should support this step toward breaking the country’s political deadlock. Libya’s political crisis took a new turn
Cross-Border Showdown: Haftar’s Forces Launch Airborne Assault on Chadian Rebel Stronghold
In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict in Libya and its neighboring countries, Libyan troops loyal to eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar have initiated an airborne assault on a Chadian rebel headquarters situated in the