Prisoners in Tripoli and Misrata released for Eid
Jun 24 Michel Cousins

Prisoners in Tripoli and Misrata released for Eid

By Olfa Andolsi.Tunis, 24 June 2017:Nearly 100 prisoners held in Tripoli and Misrata have been freed to mark this year’s Eid Al-Fitr which starts this...

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Jul 5 Nigel Ash

Kobler's hopeful Eid message

By Libya Herald reporters. Martin Kobler urges Eid peace and harmony (file photo)Tunis, 5 July 2016:UNSMIL chief Martin Kobler has said that his Eid w...

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Eid starts on Wednesday
Jul 5 Michel Cousins

Eid starts on Wednesday

By Libya Herald reporter.Tripoli, 5 July 2016:Both the Tripoli-based Dar Al-Ifta in Tripoli headed by Sadek Al-Ghariani and the rival parallel body in...

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Misrata releases 40 prisoners
Jul 17 Nigel Ash

Misrata releases 40 prisoners

By Saber Ayyub.Tripoli, 17 July 2015:Misrata has released 40 prisoners, but not it seems as a specific part of any reconciliation with rival towns. Th...

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Jul 12 Michel Cousins

Libyan League of Ulema calls for freeing of prisoners before Eid

By Libya Herald reporter.Tunis, 12 July 2015:The Libyan League of Ulema (LLU) has thrown its weight behind calls for the release of all illegally held...

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Jul 27 Michel Cousins

Eid starts tomorrow

By Hadi Fornaji.Tripoli, 27 July 2014:Tomorrow, Monday, will be the first day Eid Al-Fitr, the Dar al Ifta has announced.It and the following three da...

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Aug 10 Nigel Ash

Woman dies in gunfire at Eid family fairground attack

By Ashraf Abdul WahabTripoli, 10 August 2013:Families fled screaming when at least one gunman opened fire in a crowded city centre fairground in Tripo...

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Eid marked in Benghazi with attack on shops: UPDATE
Aug 8 Michel Cousins

Eid marked in Benghazi with attack on shops: UPDATE

By Ayman Amzein.Benghazi,  8 August 2013:The first day of Eid Al-Fitr saw lawlessness and violence continue unabated in Benghazi this morning with an...

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New moon progress streamed live from Tripoli tomorrow
Aug 6 thomwestcott

New moon progress streamed live from Tripoli tomorrow

By Ashraf Abdul Wahab.Tripoli, 6 August 2013:People around the world will be able to see the exact moment when the new moon becomes visible in Libya,...

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Aug 21 Al Russell

Seven Libyans pardoned in Tunisia

Tripoli, 21 August: Seven Libyans have been freed from Tunisian prisons, after receiving special Eid al-Fitr pardons from the country’s president, Mon...

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