Aug 3 Sami Zaptia

NOC decries increased build-up of mercenaries at its eastern oil sites

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 3 August 2020:Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) expressed concern last week about the increased militari...

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Jul 12 Sami Zaptia

Libya’s oil production and exports blockaded again, force majeure declared. NOC blames UAE - USA warns obstructers of isolation and sanctions

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 12 July 2020:Libya’s oil exports and production has been blockaded again, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) confir...

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Jun 5 Sami Zaptia

Hafter’s forces retreat, giving up Tarhuna - their last stronghold in western Libya

By Sami Zaptia.London, 5 June 2020:The Khalifa Hafter led Libyan National Army (LNA) and their aligned forces gave up attempting to defend their last...

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Jul 1 Sami Zaptia

Detained Turkish nationals released after military threat

By Sami Zaptia. London, 1 July 2019:The six Turkish nationals detained in Ajdabiya, eastern Libya, were released today after Turkey threatened militar...

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Jun 29 Sami Zaptia

Hafter to target Turkish interests in Libya in his war effort

By Sami Zaptia.LNA official spokesperson Ahmed Mesmari (Photo: Archives from LANA)London, 29 June 2019:Khalifa Hafter, commander of the mainly eastern...

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May 13 Sami Zaptia

NOC’s five-year strategy of 56 major projects include drilling 108 test and development wells: Sanalla

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 13 May 2019:The Tripoli assault and ongoing hostilities are a direct threat to Libyan oil sector development and pr...

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NOC evacuates Sidra and Ras Lanuf after fighting erupts in area
Jun 14 Sami Zaptia

NOC evacuates Sidra and Ras Lanuf after fighting erupts in area

By Sami Zaptia.London, 14 June 2018:Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced that it has today evacuated all staff from both Sidra and Ras...

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Oct 12 Michel Cousins

Crimean tanker attacked by coastguard arrives in Malta

By Libya Herald reporter. The oil tanker Goeast under fire from Libyan coastguard (Video grab from coastguard Facebook page)Tunis, 12 October 2017:Con...

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Aug 3 Michel Cousins

LNA threatens Italian ships in Libyan waters

By Jamie Prentis. Khalifa Hafter (File photo)Tunis, 3 August 2017:Khalifa Hafter has ordered his forces to attack non-commercial vessels entering Liby...

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LNA’s Mismari accuses Sudan, Qatar and Iran of backing terrorism in Libya
Jun 22 Michel Cousins

LNA’s Mismari accuses Sudan, Qatar and Iran of backing terrorism in Libya

By Libya Herald reporter.Tunis, 22 June 2017:The Libyan National Army’s chief spokesman, Colonel Ahmed Mismari, claims that the army has documentary e...

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