Jul 13 Nigel Ash

NTC delegation to Egypt promises fair trial for Qaddafi loyalists

Tripoli, 13 July 2012:Libya has made no formal request for the return of Qaddafi loyalists from Egypt but has given assurances that they will be given...

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May 22 Michel Cousins

Social Security official kidnapped then released; Misrata brigade accused

Tripoli, 22 May:The head of investment at the social security department in Tripoli was released late last night in Misrata after having been abducted...

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May 10 Michel Cousins

Jalu revolutionaries apply to join SSC

Tripoli, 10 May:The supreme security committee in Al-Wahat area has said that it is still receiving requests from revolutionaries in  of the town of...

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A shock to the system: Who guards the guardians?
May 10 Michel Cousins

A shock to the system: Who guards the guardians?

Nafissa Assed has been writing for Libya Herald almost since it started. She also writes numerous blogs and on-line publications. She knows about serv...

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May 2 Michel Cousins

New laws authorise seizure of Qaddafi family assets, criminalise support for him.

Tripoli, 2 May 2012:The NTC has approved a law criminalizing any glorification of Muammar Qadaffi or any support for him or the ex-regime.Also passed...

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Tripoli International Airport handed over
Apr 20 Michel Cousins

Tripoli International Airport handed over

By Michel Cousins.Tripoli, 20 April: Zintan militiamen who have been holding Tripoli International Airport since liberating it eight month ago finally...

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Apr 4 Michel Cousins

Qaddafi propaganda units closed

Tripoli, April 4: It has been announced that the government has disbanded eight media and cultural organisations established by the former regime.  Th...

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Apr 3 Michel Cousins

Editorial: Time for the Thuwar to move on

The argument for disbanding the militias as independent forces is overwhelming. The groups should hand in their weapons and return to their jobs - if...

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Mar 25 Michel Cousins

Al-Akhdar "resigns" from Zintan Brigade: report

Tripoli, March 25: It is reported that Mukhtar Al-Akhdar has resigned from the leadership of the Zintan brigade holding Tripoli International Airport....

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Mar 24 Michel Cousins

The journey to freedom in our new Libya

By Nafissa Assed. Starting wars has often been brutal and rapid and needs determination, but maintaining peace is almost always untidy, long — maybe...

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