Wagner withdrawal from Sirte airbase to allow for reunified HoR session in Sirte?
Mar 2 Sami Zaptia

Wagner withdrawal from Sirte airbase to allow for reunified HoR session in Sirte?

By Sami Zaptia.London, 2 March 2021:There were reports yesterday that some Wagner forces stationed near Sirte had withdrawn eastwards.The Tripoli head...

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Feb 1 Sami Zaptia

Hafter’s spokesperson Mesmari denies presence of Wagner forces around Sirte

By Sami Zaptia.LNA official spokesperson Ahmed Mesmari (Photo: Archives from LANA)London, 1 February 2021: Ahmed Mesmari, the official spokesperson fo...

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Sep 19 Sami Zaptia

NOC refuses Maetig-Hafter resumption of oil production and exports in presence of forces in oilfields

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 19 September 2020: The National Oil Corporation (NOC) yesterday refused to resume oil production and exports saying...

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Jul 28 Sami Zaptia

U.S seeking to forestall Libyan military escalation

By Sami Zaptia.London, 28 July 2020:The U.S. Embassy reported yesterday that its Chargé d’Affaires, Joshua Harris, visited Misrata to consult with Lib...

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Russian involvement in Libya evident, Kremlin lies every time they deny it: AFRICOM
Jul 25 Sami Zaptia

Russian involvement in Libya evident, Kremlin lies every time they deny it: AFRICOM

By Sami Zaptia.London, 25 July 2020:(see 2 photos)U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) reported yesterday that it has ‘‘mounting evidence that Russia, throug...

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Jul 7 Sami Zaptia

Russia’s Wagner may booby-trap and plant air defences in Libya’s oilfields: Sanalla

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 7 July 2020:In a lengthy interview on Libyan television last night, National Oil Corporation (NOC) chairman Mustafa...

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Jul 3 Sami Zaptia

U.S. discusses DDR with Hafter’s LNA

By Sami Zaptia.London, 3 July 2020:The U.S. State Department reported yesterday that it had held virtual talks the previous day with Khalifa Hafter’s...

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Jun 27 Sami Zaptia

NOC expresses deep concern at ‘‘Russian mercenary’’ presence at Sharara oilfield

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 27 June 2020:Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) yesterday expressed its deep concern at ‘‘the presence of...

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There is new evidence of Russian aircraft active in Libyan airspace: AFRICOM
Jun 19 Sami Zaptia

There is new evidence of Russian aircraft active in Libyan airspace: AFRICOM

By Sami Zaptia. London, 19 June 2020:There is new evidence of Russian aircraft active in Libyan airspace: US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said yesterday....

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Advanced Russian military aircraft recently delivered to Libya via Syria to support Wagner and Hafter: AFRICOM
May 26 Sami Zaptia

Advanced Russian military aircraft recently delivered to Libya via Syria to support Wagner and Hafter: AFRICOM

By Sami Zaptia.London, 26 May 2020:U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) reported today that Russia has recently deployed sophisticated military fighter aircr...

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