Sep 25 Michel Cousins

Defence Minister’s son abducted

By Houda Mzioudet, Tripoli, 25 September 2013:The son of the Libya’s Defence Minister, Abdullah Al-Thini, was abducted yesterday afternoon, an source...

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Defence Ministry about to order advanced border security equipment
Sep 23 Nigel Ash

Defence Ministry about to order advanced border security equipment

By Ashraf Abdul Wahab.Defence Ministry spokesman Abdul-Razak Ali ShahabiTripoli, 23 September 2013:The defence ministry appears close to buying sophis...

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Sep 23 Nigel Ash

Zeidan announces more military to train abroad

 By Houda Mzioudet.Tripoli, 23 September 2013:Around 1,600 more military personnel are to be sent abroad for training,  Prime Minister Ali Zeidan anno...

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Sep 21 Michel Cousins

America firmly backs Libya, US Defence Secretary tells Al-Thini

By Libya Herald Staff.Tripoli,  21 September 2013:The United States will continue to back Libya despite the present difficulties. Moreover, it looks t...

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Abu Sahmain gives "Commander-in-Chief" powers to Defence Minister
Aug 22 Michel Cousins

Abu Sahmain gives "Commander-in-Chief" powers to Defence Minister

By Ahmed Elumami.GNC president Abu SahmainTripoli, 22 August 2013:The president of Congress Nuri Abu Sahmain has handed over to the Defence Minister,...

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