Dec 12 Sami Zaptia

Opinion: Libya's previous government and the Kiss and Tell syndrome

By Sufyan Maghur.12 December 2012:I am really puzzled at the recent actions and interviews by some of the Al Kib ex-government members. Most have alre...

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GNC official spokesperson makes his debut
Aug 28 Sami Zaptia

GNC official spokesperson makes his debut

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 28 August:After weeks of what seemed like an official information vacuum, the General National Congress (GNC) finally elected...

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Jul 23 Nigel Ash

EU wants “inclusive and transparent” constitutional drafting

Tripoli, 23 July:European Union foreign ministers today called for the drafting process for a new Libyan Constitution to be “inclusive and transparent...

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Jun 30 Sami Zaptia

Elections in Libya: 7 July General National Congress Elections - Frequently Asked Questions

Tripoli, 30 June:Elections in Libya:  7 July National Conference ElectionsFrequently Asked QuestionsBy www.ifes.orgWho will Libyans elect on 7 July? O...

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Jun 6 Sami Zaptia

US-Arab Chamber Hosts Libya's Deputy Prime Minister

After Over 40 Years, Libya is "Open for Business" - Mustafa Abushagur Tripoli, 6 June: The National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce...

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May 1 Sami Zaptia

Election Commission sacked - what next for the elections?

by Sami ZaptiaTripoli, 1 May:Days later… still no official reasons have been given for the sudden dismissal of the top tier of the election commission...

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Warplanes fly home from Malta
Feb 22 Nigel Ash

Warplanes fly home from Malta

The pilots of the two Libya Mirage 2000 jets who defected to Malta a year ago returned this afternoon to Libya with their warplanes.The Dassault-buil...

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Nov 27 Michel Cousins

Libyan Berbers protest outside PM's office

TRIPOLI, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Several hundred people from one of Libya's biggest ethnic minority groups pushed their way to the doors of the prime minis...

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