Oct 4 Nigel Ash

Ghariani says Sharia as basis of legislation in Dialogue Draft “not enough”

By Ajnadin Mustafa.Tripoli, 4 October 2015:The Dar Al-Ifta, the fatwa organisation run by Sheikh Sadik Al-Ghariani, has ruled that the supposedly fina...

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May 31 Michel Cousins

GNC and Tripoli government condemn IS suicide attack in Misrata, promise new anti-IS policy

By Libya Herald staff.Tripoli, 31 May 2015:The continuing General National Congress together with the government it appointed in Tripoli let by Khalif...

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People smuggling “haram” says Dar Al-Ifta
May 13 Michel Cousins

People smuggling “haram” says Dar Al-Ifta

By Libya Herald staff.Tripoli, 13 May 2015:People smuggling is contrary to Islam, the Tripoli-based Dar Al-Ifta (Fatwa House) has pronounced.It was re...

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Low-key funeral for slain Dawn commander
Mar 22 Nigel Ash

Low-key funeral for slain Dawn commander

By Libya Herald reporters.Tripoli, 22 March 2015:The funeral was held today in Tripoli’s Martyrs’ Square for one of a number of senior Libya Dawn comm...

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Jan 11 Sami Zaptia

Salvation government backtracks and allays fears of austerity policies affecting salaries

By Libya Herald reporter.The contending governments of Libya are struggling to cut spending in view of falling revenue (Photo: Sami Zaptia).Malta, 11...

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Dec 26 Michel Cousins

Ghariani calls for salary cuts

By Ajnadin Mustafa.Sheikh Sadik Al-Ghariani (TV grab)Tripoli, 26 December 2014:In a fatwa on government expenses, Sheikh Sadik Al-Ghariani has called...

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Nov 9 Newsdesk2

House of Representatives votes to sack Grand Mufti

By Ali Salem.Tripoli, 9 November 2014:Libya’s House of Representatives (HoR) voted today to sack Grand Mufti Sheikh Sadik Al-Ghariani and dissolve the...

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Grand Mufti barred from travel to UK
Oct 29 Nigel Ash

Grand Mufti barred from travel to UK

By Ajnaddin Mustafa.Tripoli, 29 October 2014:The Grand Mufti of Libya Sheikh Sadik Al-Ghariani has been banned from further travel to the United Kingd...

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Oct 28 Michel Cousins

Leon meets Grand Mufti and Central Bank Governor before heading to Tunis

By Ali Salem.Tripoli, 28 October 2014:Rounding off his agenda in Tripoli today before flying to Tunis, the UN Special Envoy to Libya, Bernardino Leon,...

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Government says removal of divisive Grand Mufti in Libya’s best interest
Oct 22 Newsdesk1

Government says removal of divisive Grand Mufti in Libya’s best interest

By Libya Herald staff. Sheikh Sadik Al-Ghariani (Photo: Social Media)Tripoli, 22 October 2014:The Libyan government has called on the House of Represe...

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