France denies supporting Hafter but says he should be in a wider Libyan government
Oct 4 Michel Cousins

France denies supporting Hafter but says he should be in a wider Libyan government

By Michel Cousins.Tunis, 4 October 2016:France want the Presidency Council and the Government of National accord led by Faiez Serraj to succeed but it...

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Sep 28 Nigel Ash

Hafter seems to blank Serraj overture

By Libya Herald reporters. Serraj and Hafter meet in Marj in January (Photo: Libyan Army)Tunis, 28 September 2016:Presidency Council chairman Faiez Se...

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Sep 8 Michel Cousins

Benghazi suicide attack, 13 Saiqa soldiers reported dead

By Ibrahim Drissi The attack was near the Gwarsha gate which was retaken from IS last month (File photo)Benghazi, 8 September 2016:Thirteeen members o...

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Thinni government orders Benghazi radio stations to close
Sep 1 Michel Cousins

Thinni government orders Benghazi radio stations to close

By Abdullah Obeidi.Tobruk, 1 September 2016:In a move apparently designed to ensure control over local media, the Beida-based government of Abdullah A...

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Aug 24 Michel Cousins

Zintan and Janzour in talks on reconciliation and return of the displaced

By Ajnadin Mustafa.Tripoli 24 August 2016:The mayor and officials from the far west Tripoli suburb of Janzour have had talks in Zintan with its mayor...

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IS abandons treasure hoard in Sirte
Aug 22 Nigel Ash

IS abandons treasure hoard in Sirte

By Libya Herald reporters.Tripoli, 22 August 2016:A major hoard of gold, cash and weapons has been discovered inside the IS security headquarters in S...

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Benghazi Defence Brigades pledge loyalty to Sheikh Ghariani
Aug 16 Nigel Ash

Benghazi Defence Brigades pledge loyalty to Sheikh Ghariani

By Libya Herald reporters.Tripoli, 16 August 2016:The Benghazi Defence Brigades have pledged loyalty to Sheikh Sadek Ghariani, the head of the Dar Al-...

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Bani Walid refuses medical aid from Qatar
Aug 15 Michel Cousins

Bani Walid refuses medical aid from Qatar

By Ajnadin Mustafa.Tripoli, 16 August 2016:Bani Walid has refused to accept a consignment of medical aid sent by Qatar, according a municipal council...

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Tawerghans demonstrate in Tripoli and Benghazi on 5th anniversary of exile
Aug 11 Michel Cousins

Tawerghans demonstrate in Tripoli and Benghazi on 5th anniversary of exile

By Ajnadin Mustafa. A 70-year Tawerghan protests about his continued exile (Photo: Social media)Tripoli, 11 August 2016:To mark the fifth anniversary...

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RADA responds to Ghariani attacks, claims links between Benghazi revolutionaries and IS
Aug 4 Michel Cousins

RADA responds to Ghariani attacks, claims links between Benghazi revolutionaries and IS

By Moutaz Mathi.Tripoli, 4 August 2016:Clearly angered by claims by Dar Al-Ifta head Sadek Al-Ghariani that it is involved in an arbitrary crackdown o...

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