Sep 27 Sami Zaptia

806 civilians evacuated since 5 April as a result of Tripoli fighting

By Sami Zaptia.The Ambulance and Emergency service of the Tripoli Ministry of Health has carried out 806 civilian evacuations since 5 April trapped in...

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As fighting remains in stalemate, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate as a result of the Tripoli fighting
May 27 Sami Zaptia

As fighting remains in stalemate, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate as a result of the Tripoli fighting

By Sami Zaptia.London, 27 May 2019:The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate as a direct result of the armed conflict in and around Tripoli...

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Civilian casualties and displacement expected to increase due to continued use of air strikes and heavy artillery: UN report
Apr 15 Sami Zaptia

Civilian casualties and displacement expected to increase due to continued use of air strikes and heavy artillery: UN report

By Sami Zaptia. London, 15 April 2019: Civilian casualties and displacement is expected to increase due to the continued use of air strikes and he...

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UN extremely concerned with disproportionate and indiscriminate use of explosive weapons in Tripoli residential areas
Apr 10 Sami Zaptia

UN extremely concerned with disproportionate and indiscriminate use of explosive weapons in Tripoli residential areas

By Sami Zaptia. OCHA map showing approximate areas of Tripoli fighting (Photo: OCHA). London, 10 April 2019: In its Situation Report issued yesterd...

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Jan 16 Sami Zaptia

1,200 Derna families continue to be displaced in several areas of Libya: UNHCR

By Sami Zaptia.Derna (file photo).London, 16 January 2019Despite a large number of IDPs having returned home to Derna in the last six months, approxim...

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Blocked Tawerghan roads cleared in preparation for return of locals
Jan 26 Sami Zaptia

Blocked Tawerghan roads cleared in preparation for return of locals

By Libya Herald reporter. Tunis, 26 January 2018: Trucks and diggers have begun clearing the roads leading to and inside the town of Tawergha in...

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Dec 27 Sami Zaptia

Tawerghans to start returning to their town from 1 February 2018: Serraj Presidency Council

By Sami Zaptia.A deserted street in Tawergha (Photo: Archives from social media)London, 27 December 2017:The Faiez Serraj Presidency Council (PC) anno...

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Janzour municipality orders everyone out of tourist village
Jul 1 Michel Cousins

Janzour municipality orders everyone out of tourist village

By Hadi Fornaji.Tunis, 1 July 2017:Residents staying at Janzour tourist village have been told by the local Fursan Janzour brigade they have to leave...

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BDB offers to demobilize and join legitimate formal army
Jun 23 Sami Zaptia

BDB offers to demobilize and join legitimate formal army

By Sami Zaptia. London, 23 June 2017:The Benghazi Defence Brigade (BDB) has offered to dissolve itself and join in the building of the legitimate form...

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Bishr and Tajouri warn no armed force from Zintan to enter Tripoli with refugees
May 30 Nigel Ash

Bishr and Tajouri warn no armed force from Zintan to enter Tripoli with refugees

By Libya Herald reporters.Tripoli, 30 May 2017:Pro-Presidency Council militiaman Hashem Bishr and his ally the Tripoli Revolutionaries Brigade (TRB),...

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