Libya airport ceasefire holds despite sporadic clashes
Tripoli - A ceasefire agreed to by armed groups battling to control Tripoli airport has held so far, despite occasional clashes, as mediators continue...
Libya rebels attack Tripoli’s main airport terminal
Several shells have hit the terminal of Libya's main airport as rival armed groups fought in Tripoli for a fifth straight day, and gunmen...
Libya considers call for help after rocket attacks close Tripoli airport
Libya's government is considering calling for international forces to help re-establish security after deadly clashes closed Tripoli airport, severing air links with the outside...
EU calls for an end to Libya violence
The European Union has called for a end to hostilities in Tripoli, Libya. The country’s political divisions can only be addressed through renewed dialogue...
Militia shells Libya airport, destroying planes
Tripoli - A militia shelled Tripoli airport, destroying 90% of planes parked there, a Libyan government spokesperson said late on Monday, as heavy fighting...
Libya airport hit by heavy fighting between militias
Heavy fighting between militias with anti-aircraft guns and rocket-propelled grenades has broken out near the airport of the Libyan capital, Tripoli.
Islamist militias attacked the...
US warns of ‘widespread conflict’ in Libya
The United States has warned that the conflict in Libya could become "widespread," urging that a new parliament be quickly seated after contested elections.
State...
Libya wants EU partnership to fight illegal migration
The Libyan government and the European Union (EU) have agreed plans to tackle the challenge of illegal migrants passing through Libya to Europe.
Prime Minister...
UN removes dozens of staff from Libya
The United Nations has removed dozens of staff from Libya amid deteriorating security conditions in the strife-torn country. Samir Ghattas, a spokesperson for the...
Ex-Libyan general battling Islamist militias faces dwindling support
Tripoli, Libya — Just weeks after he launched a popular revolt against the Islamist militants plaguing Libya’s east, rogue general Khalifa Hifter already is...