Oct 2 George Grant

Army and police hit by string of attacks in Benghazi

Tripoli, 2 October:Members of the army and police have come under a string of attacks in Benghazi in the past few days in the midst of ongoing efforts...

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Sep 22 Michel Cousins

Demonstrations in Benghazi

Dear Editor,As an American, I feel compelled to write to you and the people of Libya concerning the demonstration against radical militias.We, in the...

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Thousands demonstrate against militias, violence and disorder
Sep 22 George Grant

Thousands demonstrate against militias, violence and disorder

By Maha Ellawati and Sami Zaptia.Around 30-40,000 people are reckoned to have attended the demonstration in Benghazi.Benghazi and Tripoli, 22 Septembe...

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Benghazi airspace closed for several hours to enable US drone patrols
Sep 14 George Grant

Benghazi airspace closed for several hours to enable US drone patrols

By George Grant.Tripoli, 14 September:The airspace over Benghazi was closed for several hours this morning, reportedly to enable unmanned aerial drone...

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Ansar Al-Sharia to be disbanded "by force if necessary" as first arrests made in connection with US consulate killings
Sep 13 Michel Cousins

Ansar Al-Sharia to be disbanded "by force if necessary" as first arrests made in connection with US consulate killings

Ansar Al-Sharia are said to be behind the attack on the US Consulate on Tuesday that killed the American ambassador and three of his staff.Tripoli, 14...

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