Jan 10 Michel Cousins

Libyan Ambassador in Paris attacked

Paris, 10 January 2013:Three Libyans were arrested today, Thursday, in Paris after an attack on the Libyan Ambassador, Abuhamoud Alshiabani.The attack...

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US State Department accused of "systematic failures" that led to fatal Benghazi consulate attack
Dec 19 George Grant

US State Department accused of "systematic failures" that led to fatal Benghazi consulate attack

By George Grant.Tripoli, 19 December:The US State Department has been sharply criticised for the way it handled its operation in Libya prior to the fa...

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Nov 16 thomwestcott

Egyptian entry visa row unresolved

Tripoli, 16 November: Tensions continue in Benghazi over claims that there are excessive delays in obtaining Egyptian entry visas. Earlier this week,...

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Nov 8 Al Russell

Egypt suspends consular activity in Benghazi over security concerns

Tripoli, 8 November:The Egyptian consulate in Benghazi closed on Monday due to concerns that its staff did not have adequate security cover. There hav...

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FBI team arrives in Tripoli to investigate Benghazi attacks
Sep 19 George Grant

FBI team arrives in Tripoli to investigate Benghazi attacks

Tripoli, 19 September:An FBI team has arrived in Tripoli to join the investigation by Libyan officials into the murder of US Ambassador Chris Stevens...

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Video footage shows moment Libyans attempted to save Ambassador Stevens's life
Sep 17 George Grant

Video footage shows moment Libyans attempted to save Ambassador Stevens's life

By George Grant.Tripoli, 17 September:Video footage has emerged of the moment a crowd of Libyans attempted to save Ambassador Christopher Stevens from...

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Sep 16 Michel Cousins

UK trade mission postponed

By Michel Cousins.Tripoli, 17 September:The UK-based Middle East Council has postponed its planned trade mission to Libya because of security concerns...

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Sep 15 Michel Cousins

12 arrested in Benghazi, 50 identified altogether: report

Tripoli, 15 September:Twelve more people are reported to have been arrested overnight in Benghazi in connection with Tuesday’s attack on the US missio...

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Sep 15 Sami Zaptia

Killing of US ambassador

14 September 2012Dear honorable people of the,The United State of America, U.S. Department of State, United Nations U.S. MissionOn behalf of Libyan-Am...

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Libyans unite in sadness to condemn Stevens murder
Sep 15 Michel Cousins

Libyans unite in sadness to condemn Stevens murder

Common view that Chris Stevens was "Libya's friend" seen at protest.(via The Sorry Project)By Nihal Zaroug.Tripoli, 15 September:As news of the death...

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