Once again, a U.S.-backed toppling of a longstanding dictator has led to a power vacuum and widespread violence that’s been exploited by a revolving door of militant groups.
Threat of Terrorists, Migrants, Drugs Worries Libya’s Neighbors
As efforts to reach a long-term agreement for Libya’s crisis continue to stumble, its neighboring countries are worried that the ongoing instability will spill over across their borders. Experts from Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria have
Egypt’s foreign minister says Turkey supports extremists in Libya
CAIRO: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry claims Turkey continues to support extremists in Libya’s long-running civil war.
Libya Rebels Capture Key Coastal City in Threat to U.N.-Backed Government
The fall of Surt comes as foreign powers intensify their involvement in the conflict, escalating the battle for control of the country.
UN experts point out extremist threat in Libya
The panel of experts said in a report to the UN Security Council that the presence of the Chadians and Sudanese “has become more marked” in 2019.
Egypt’s el-Sisi says militias holding Libyan government ‘hostage’
Government of National Accord taken hostage ‘by armed and terrorist militias’, says Egyptian president.
Libyan Officials Say US Drone Shot Down by Mistake
Libyan forces trying to seize Tripoli shot down a U.S. military drone over the capital by mistake last week, officials said Monday.
Libya’s eastern-based army stresses need to eliminate terrorism
Spokesman of Libyan eastern-based army Ahmad al-Mismari on Wednesday said that no political process in Libya can succeed before eliminating terrorism.
Algeria army arrests militants heading for Sahel region -ministry
Algeria’s army has arrested eight people planning to join Islamist militants in the neighboring Sahel region, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.
Islamic State claims rare attack in Algeria
The Islamic State claims that its men killed eight Algerian soldiers during a counterterrorism raid in Tamanrasset, which is located in the southern part of the country. However, as of yet, no independent reporting confirms