Writer Khalil Al-Hassi threatens to sue Beida imam reported to have called him a “Shia infidel”
Oct 29 Michel Cousins

Writer Khalil Al-Hassi threatens to sue Beida imam reported to have called him a “Shia infidel”

By Moutaz Ali.Tripoli, 29 October 2016:Libyan writer and musician Khalil Al-Hassi is threatening t0 sue an imam in Beida, Mohamed Al-Drisy, over alleg...

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Oct 2 Michel Cousins

Magarief apologises for "secular state" misunderstanding

By Michel Cousins.Tripoli, 2 October:Mohammed Magarief, President of the General National Congress, moved fast to diffuse the growing row over his sta...

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Oct 2 Sami Zaptia

GNC members walk out in protest at Magarief’s ‘secular’ statement

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 2 October:Some dozen or so GNC members staged a short walkout this morning, Tuesday, at the GNC sitting in protest at GNC head...

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National Congress leader Magarief says Libya should be a "secular state"
Oct 1 Sami Zaptia

National Congress leader Magarief says Libya should be a "secular state"

By Sami Zaptia.Research by Nihal Zaroug.Tripoli, 1 October:For the first time in his official capacity as the de facto president of Libya, National Co...

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Grand Mufti warns of Libyans converting to Shiism and Christianity, calls for Sharia-compliant consumer protection body.
Jun 24 Michel Cousins

Grand Mufti warns of Libyans converting to Shiism and Christianity, calls for Sharia-compliant consumer protection body.

Tripoli, 24 June:The Grand Mufti of Libya and Head of the Supreme Council for Fatwa (Dar Al-Iftaa), Sheikh Sadik Al-Ghariani says that some Libyans ha...

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