Dec 25 Sami Zaptia

Abdul Jalil accuses ‘Libyan Islamists’ of Younis’s death

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 25 December:Former NTC head Mustafa Abdul Jalil accussed a group of ‘’Libyan Islamists’’ of being responsible for the death of...

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Libyan rights group condemns Jalil's trial by military court
Dec 18 tomlittle

Libyan rights group condemns Jalil's trial by military court

Tripoli, 18 December:The head of a Libyan human rights group condemned the decision to try former chairman of the National Transitional Council Mustaf...

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Abdul Jalil will stand trial "very soon" in connection with Younis murder
Dec 16 George Grant

Abdul Jalil will stand trial "very soon" in connection with Younis murder

By Mohamed Bujenah and George Grant.Benghazi, 16 December: Mustafa Abdul Jalil will stand trial “very soon” in connection with the killing of General...

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Protest in Zawia in support of Jalil
Dec 15 tomlittle

Protest in Zawia in support of Jalil

By Ashraf Abdul Wahab. Tripoli, 15 December:Around 100 people held a demonstration in Zawia in solidarity with the embattled former chairman of the Na...

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Controversy and confusion surrounds $200m Tunisia deal
Nov 24 George Grant

Controversy and confusion surrounds $200m Tunisia deal

By George Grant and Maha Ellawati.Tripoli and Benghazi, 24 November:Demonstrators gathered in front of Benghazi’s Tibesti Hotel following Friday praye...

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Dialogue needed for forming constitutional drafting committee
Nov 22 Nihal Zaroug

Dialogue needed for forming constitutional drafting committee

By Nihal Zaroug.The GNC is still discussing the selection criteria of the constitution-drafting committee.    (Photo: Ema)Tripoli, 22 November:During...

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Nov 7 Nihal Zaroug

Former Tarhouna NTC representative tortured and killed

By Nihal Zaroug.Tripoli, 7 November:Abdel Basset Abu Naama, a former revolutionary and National Transitional Council (NTC) representative for the town...

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Oct 27 Michel Cousins

Opinion: Bani Walid Operation — A Necessary Evil?

By Umar Khan.Tripoli, 27 October:The operation to bring Bani Walid under the control of the government has generated serious controversy over the use...

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The Supreme Security Committee – Guardians of the Revolution?
Oct 16 George Grant

The Supreme Security Committee – Guardians of the Revolution?

By Ibrahim El Mayet.Tripoli, 16 October:Formed as part of a flawed reintegration programme set in motion by the NTC’s interim government, the Supreme...

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Ukraine’s ambassador talks to Libya Herald
Sep 5 Sami Zaptia

Ukraine’s ambassador talks to Libya Herald

By Sami Zaptia. Tripoli, 5 September:On the occasion of the 21st anniversary of Ukraine’s independence (24 August), and the first anniversary of Ukrai...

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