For the past several years, jihadi violence perpetrated by al-Qa`ida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and its affiliated groups like Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) has contributed to renewed insecurity in the Sahara and
La Libye et le Mali au centre de la visite de Jean-Yves Le Drian à Alger
Le ministre français des Affaires étrangères se rend ce jeudi en Algérie. Au menu des discussions : les crises au Mali et en Libye. Le ministre français des Affaires étrangères Jean-Yves Le Drian se rend
UN urges Libyans to prioritise national interest in November talks
The UN’s Libya envoy on Monday urged rival parties to place the national interest before political ambitions when they meet for talks next month aimed at ending a decade of bloodshed.
A Light in Libya’s Fog of Disinformation
Nested within Libya’s ongoing civil war are a fog of falsehoods, distortions, and polarizing narratives that have engulfed Libyan social media networks and online news outlets. Content created and fueled by foreign actors adds to
US envoy spearheads effort to flesh out Libya policy
As he shuttles between countries concerned with Libya, Norland reassures Europeans and plays a larger role than a regular ambassador. US ambassador to Libya, Richard Norland, is leading the political process between the Libyan factions
US Ambassador to Libya holds discussions with Egyptian Intelligence chief
The United States Ambassador to Libya, Richard Norland, has held discussions with the chief of Egypt’s General Intelligence Service (GIS), Abbas Kamel, in Cairo, on the ceasefire efforts in Libya.
Turkey, UAE Openly Flouting UN Arms Embargo to Fuel War in Libya
Flight data and satellite images show both nations using large-scale military cargo planes to funnel in goods and fighters to forces or proxies inside Libya, routinely violating the 2011 UN arms embargo despite political promises
Egypt extends surprising help to US over Libya crisis
Washington’s active role is tied by analysts to the influx of foreign mercenaries in Libya and wariness about Russia’s growing role. Egypt’s involvement in efforts led by the US State Department, represented by its embassy
Turkey and Russia’s deepening roles in Libya complicate peace efforts
Plans for a durable Libyan ceasefire are to be endorsed by diplomats from 15 countries on Monday, but the value of the commitments made in the virtual meeting are belied by signs that deepening involvement
Erdogan seeks to firm up GNA ties despite Sarraj’s intent to exit
Ankara has huge economic and strategic stakes in Libya, which it seeks to maintain. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday his country aims to strengthen relations with Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA).