Jul 28 Michel Cousins

Sarraj cuts short Cairo visit over security concerns in Tripoli; three-day state of emergency announced

By Moutaz Mathi. Tripoli, 28 July 2016:A three-day state of emergency for Tripoli has been announced by the Presidency Council. It followed a meeting...

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Mar 22 Nigel Ash

Ras Jedir border reopens for Libyans

By Libya Herald reporters. The Ras Jedir crossing (File photo)Tunis, 22 March 2016:Tunisians are still not able to enter Libya via the main Ras Jedir...

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Explosion in Sabratha, mayor plans state of emergency
Dec 19 Michel Cousins

Explosion in Sabratha, mayor plans state of emergency

By Saber Ayyub.Tripoli 19 December 2015:A bomb exploded at the military intelligence headquarters in Sabratha early this morning injuring two security...

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Tunisia closes Libyan border for 15 days
Nov 25 Michel Cousins

Tunisia closes Libyan border for 15 days

By Houda Mzioudet.Tunis, 25 November 2015:Following Tuesday’s suicide bomb attack in central Tunis in which 13 policemen died, Tunisia has closed the...

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Jul 5 Michel Cousins

Egypt closes border crossing

By Libya Herald reporter. Egyptian border crossing (Photo: courtesy ofAl-Youm Al-Sabah)Tobruk, 5 July 2015:The Egyptian authorities have closed the Mu...

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Sep 27 Michel Cousins

Congress draft State of Emergency law published

Tripoli, 27 September: The National Congress has published a draft State of Emergency law which would give the authorities tough, wide-ranging powe...

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Sep 27 George Grant

Congress considering State of Emergency law for Libya

Tripoli, 27 September:A new State of Emergency law is being considered for implementation by the National Congress, it was announced yesterday.The exa...

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