Italian technical delegation heading to Tripoli
Sep 2 Michel Cousins

Italian technical delegation heading to Tripoli

Tripoli, 2 September 2013:An Italian high-level technical delegation is due to arrive in Tripoli tomorrow, 3 September, for a three-day visit  to the...

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Magarief resigns as GNC head – in anticipation of being forced out by Isolation law
May 28 Nigel Ash

Magarief resigns as GNC head – in anticipation of being forced out by Isolation law

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 28 May 2013:In an emotional speech to his peers carried live on TV, GNC head Mohamed Magarief tendered his resignation this ev...

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Victorious militiamen want Zeidan out
May 6 thomwestcott

Victorious militiamen want Zeidan out

By Umar Khan.Tripoli, 6 May 2013:Having tasted victory with the passing of the Political Isolation Law, militiamen who have been blockading ministries...

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Blockades polarizing Libya; militiamen now hit Electricity Ministry
May 2 Michel Cousins

Blockades polarizing Libya; militiamen now hit Electricity Ministry

By Hadi Fornaji.The blockade outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been extended, shutting off several roads and causing severe traffic congesti...

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Dec 12 Sami Zaptia

Opinion: Libya's previous government and the Kiss and Tell syndrome

By Sufyan Maghur.12 December 2012:I am really puzzled at the recent actions and interviews by some of the Al Kib ex-government members. Most have alre...

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Opinion: Does Libya have a President now?
Nov 25 Sami Zaptia

Opinion: Does Libya have a President now?

By Sufyan Maghur.Tripoli, 25 November:I have been following, as any other Libyan, the activities of the General National Congress and its President’s...

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Nov 7 Michel Cousins

Opinion: Libyans Deserve Better

By Ismail Suayah.North Carolina, USA, November 2012Libya was so oppressive under Qaddafi that even those who served the regime sought to escape the co...

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Mizdah tense after market dispute slayings
Aug 5 Nigel Ash

Mizdah tense after market dispute slayings

Tripoli, 5 August:The situation in Mizdah remains tense after armed clashes left seven people dead on Saturday night. The fighting was between members...

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Defence Minister Juwaili launches scathing attack on NTC
Jun 27 George Grant

Defence Minister Juwaili launches scathing attack on NTC

By George Grant.Tripoli, 27 June:Defence Minister Osama Juwaili has strongly criticised the NTC for “failing to consult with anybody” when passing law...

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Jun 11 George Grant

Major new report shines light on public perceptions of the new Libya

Tripoli, 11 June:Libyans believe that the success of last year’s revolution is being compromised by poor security, weakness in the rule of law and the...

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