Jul 6 Nigel Ash

Tensions soar between Zintan and Ghariyan

By Hadi FornajiTripoli, 6 July 2013:There was tension around Ghariyan in the early hours of this morning with Zintani fighters said to be on the city...

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Apr 25 Nigel Ash

Hunt still on for illegal immigrants after Ghariyan detention centre breakout

By Farah Waleed.Tripoli, 25 April 2013:Police are still searching for the remaining 160 illegal immigrants who overpowered guards and escaped from Abu...

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Apr 23 Michel Cousins

Sub station in Ghariyan attacked in suspected property ownership dispute

By Ashraf Abdul-Wahab.Tripoli, 23  April 2013:Unknown assailants fired at RPG missile at the electricity sub station in Ghariyan, 80 kilometres south...

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Apr 16 Nigel Ash

Ghariyan militias disarm and "quit"

Ghariyan has become the latest town to see militiamen hand in their weapons and uniforms.The local battalions also passed control of the local prison...

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