Jun 28 Sami Zaptia

Muslim scholars’ open letter to IS pointing out its un-Islamic actions

By Sami Zaptia.Tunis, 28 June 2015:At a time when extremists calling themselves Islamists and purporting to be interpreting true Islam, calls have bee...

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Libyan beheaded in Benghazi for witchcraft: report
May 4 Nigel Ash

Libyan beheaded in Benghazi for witchcraft: report

By Libya Herald staff. Benghazi, 4 May 2015:IS is claiming to have beheaded a man they accused of witchcraft.  The unnamed victim, whom Jihadist web...

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Mar 29 Michel Cousins

Two injured in Derna bomb blast

By Libya Herald staffBenghazi, 29 March 2015:It is reported that three people – two members of staff and a student – were seriously injured in Derna w...

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Islamic State vows to make Sirte a ‘hell like Fallujah’ in anti-Misrata propaganda video
Mar 19 Callum Paton

Islamic State vows to make Sirte a ‘hell like Fallujah’ in anti-Misrata propaganda video

By Saber Ayyub. Tripoli, 19 March 2015: In its most recent propaganda video, Islamic State (IS) has said it will make Misrata a new Libyan Mosul and...

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Mar 18 Newsdesk2

Libya's archaeologists fear for the country's ancient treasures

By Libya Herald staff.Cyrene has been classed as a World Heritage site since 1985 (Photo: UNESCO)Tripoli, 18 March 2015:With extremists destroying anc...

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IS gives Sirte militias until dawn Sunday to quit
Feb 13 Newsdesk1

IS gives Sirte militias until dawn Sunday to quit

By Libya Herald staff.Tripoli, 13 February 2015:In a recent push to take over the town of Sirte, the Islamic State (IS) has told local militias that t...

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Feb 8 Michel Cousins

Arts college in Tripoli to reopen despite threats

By Libya Herald staff.Tripoli, 8 February 2015:An arts college in a Tripoli district that closed last week after receiving warnings and menaces plans...

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Over 230 assassinations or attempts in Benghazi in 2014
Jan 13 Sami Zaptia

Over 230 assassinations or attempts in Benghazi in 2014

By Libya Herald reporter.Malta, 13 January 2015:There were no fewer than 231 recorded assassinations or assassination attempts in the eastern city of...

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Jan 4 Michel Cousins

Iraqi professor kidnapped in Sirte

By Libya Herald staff.4 January 2014:An Iraqi professor Iraqi at the University of Sirte was kidnapped this morning. His three sons were also seized f...

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Derna Islamists unite in face of expected LNA attack
Dec 15 Newsdesk1

Derna Islamists unite in face of expected LNA attack

By Libya Herald staff.Tripoli, 15 December 2014:Islamists in Derna have formed a new coalition—the Mujahedeen Shoura Council—in preparation for what t...

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