Serraj states strong support for NOC’s Sanalla and Rada forces – but still stays quiet about Koni resignation
Jan 7 Michel Cousins

Serraj states strong support for NOC’s Sanalla and Rada forces – but still stays quiet about Koni resignation

By Libya Herald reporter.Tunis, 7 January 2017:In two strongly-worded statements today, Presidency Council (PC) head Faiez Serraj has come out firmly...

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PFG Western division Nasr brigade withdraws from Zawia refinery after Sanalla public accusation of fuel smuggling collusion
Jan 5 Sami Zaptia

PFG Western division Nasr brigade withdraws from Zawia refinery after Sanalla public accusation of fuel smuggling collusion

By Sami Zaptia.London, 5 January 2017: The Nasr brigade of the Western Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG) is no longer involved in the security of the Z...

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Sanalla publicly names Western PFG head Mohamed Kashlaf in fuel smuggling accusation
Jan 4 Sami Zaptia

Sanalla publicly names Western PFG head Mohamed Kashlaf in fuel smuggling accusation

By Sami Zaptia.NOC chairman Mustafa Sanalla intensifies his public attack on fuel smugglers, names Western PGF head (Source: NOC).London, 4 January 20...

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Sanalla accuses Western PFG of complicity with fuel smugglers
Jan 3 Sami Zaptia

Sanalla accuses Western PFG of complicity with fuel smugglers

By Sami Zaptia.London, 3 January 2017: Mustafa Sanalla, the chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC) has accused the Western Division of the Pet...

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Nov 9 Michel Cousins

Zawia elders attempt new ceasefire as clashes erupt again

By Moutaz Ali.Tripoli, 9 November 2016:Zawia’s council of elders was again making major efforts this evening to convince the warring militias of both...

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Oct 25 Nigel Ash

Trio of Russian sailors released. Moscow wants freedom for three more

By Libya Herald reporters. The Russian-owned tanker Temeteron arrested in June whose crew is still held (Photo: MarineTraffic.com)Tripoli, 25 October...

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UPDATE: Russian Duma members win release of three sailors: report
Oct 24 Nigel Ash

UPDATE: Russian Duma members win release of three sailors: report

By Libya Herald reporters.Tripoli, 24 October 2016There are unconfirmed reports this evening that a Russian parliamentary delegation has secured the r...

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Jul 21 Sami Zaptia

Gatrani alerts Maltese government to the illegality of fuel smuggling from Libya to Malta

By Sami Zaptia.The Maltese-managed tanker Sun Oil detained for suspicion of fuel smuggling in Libyan waters last year (Photo:MarineTraffic.com)London,...

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Another Russian tanker seized
Jun 30 Nigel Ash

Another Russian tanker seized

By Libya Herald reporters.Tripoli, 30 June 2016:A Russian-owned tanker has been seized by the Libyan coastguard with a cargo of petrol which the autho...

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Suspect tanker seized off Zuwara
Feb 14 Nigel Ash

Suspect tanker seized off Zuwara

By Libya Herald reporters.Tripoli, 14 February 2016:A small tanker loaded with petrol has been seized off the Libyan coast and has been brought to Tri...

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