Feb 9 Michel Cousins

Magarief gives "State of Union" address

Tripoli, 9 February 2013:The President of the General National Congress Mohamed Magarief gave a keynote address to the nation on TV this evening, Satu...

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Feb 9 Nigel Ash

Benghazi politicians demand action from government and Congress

Tripoli, 9 February 2013:Political parties meeting in Benghazi have united in a demand for wide-ranging government action, following a meeting with th...

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Feb 8 Michel Cousins

Magarief and Zeidan in Benghazi for talks on security and decentralisation

By Maha Ellawati.Benghazi, 8 February 2013:The President of General National Congress, Mohamed Magrief, and Prime Minister Ali Zeidan were in Benghazi...

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Feb 8 Michel Cousins

Sirte commander released; will meet with Margarief

Tripoli, 8 February 2013:Sirte military commander Colonel Omar Abdessalam Al-Hasnawi is to meet with Congress President Mohamed Magarief tomorrow, Sat...

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Reporters without Borders speaks of concerns about threats to journalists in Libya
Feb 7 Michel Cousins

Reporters without Borders speaks of concerns about threats to journalists in Libya

Tripoli, 7 February, 2013:Reporters without Borders, the Paris-based organisation dedicated to freedom of information and the safety of journalists wo...

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“The government is protective of the freedom of expression and the safety of media personnel” – Prime Minister Zeidan
Feb 6 Sami Zaptia

“The government is protective of the freedom of expression and the safety of media personnel” – Prime Minister Zeidan

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 6 February 2013:Earlier this week, an assault on the local Alassema TV station’s cameraman by the security guards of the Gener...

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Congress forced to move; Margarief and Zeidan condemn occupiers' behaviour
Feb 5 Michel Cousins

Congress forced to move; Margarief and Zeidan condemn occupiers' behaviour

By Michel Cousins.Tripoli, 5 February 2013:Members of the General National Congress have been forced to find temporary alternative accommodation becau...

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Feb 4 Michel Cousins

Italian loans issue approaching resolution: Abdulaziz

Rome, 4 February 2013:A breakthrough in the issue of some €600 million in loans claimed by Italian companies working in Libya during the Qaddafi era i...

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Congress stormed again
Feb 3 Michel Cousins

Congress stormed again

By Michel Cousins.Tripoli, 3 February 2013:A group of war-wounded revolutionaries and their supporters forced their way into the General National Cong...

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Wide condemnation of the attack on Alassema TV crew
Feb 2 Nihal Zaroug

Wide condemnation of the attack on Alassema TV crew

By Nihal Zaroug.Tripoli, 2 February 2013:A crew from Alassema TV has reportedly been subjected to assault by General National Congress (GNC) security...

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