Militias

Libyan civil war: fighter pilot released in prisoner swap deal between national army, militias

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 - 03:32 GMT

After his arrival to Benghazi, the pilot was promoted to lieutenant general from major general by Field Marshal Haftar.

32 dead, 159 injured in clashes between armed groups in Libyan capital

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 - 01:30 GMT

The Libyan Ministry of Health announced Sunday that the number of casualties caused by the clashes that broke out Saturday between armed groups in the capital, Tripoli, amounts to 32 deaths and 159 injuries.

Libya's Tripoli divided into sections, each controlled by precise militia: Egyptian security expert

Wed, 18 May 2022 - 01:56 GMT

Okasha explained that such reality incurred the use of arms against Fathi Bashagha.

Turkey transports into Libya HAWK missile batteries, 3D-Radar

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 - 03:09 GMT

Local media reported Tuesday that Turkey had transported into Libya HAWK missile batteries and a 3D-Radar.

Egyptian Delegation visits Libya's Tripoli

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 - 03:29 GMT

The visit took place on December 27, 2020.

Western Libya's militias equipped with Turkish arms amass to attack Armed Forces

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 - 11:45 GMT

Thousands of militants and foreign mercenaries affiliated to the militias protecting the Government of National Accord (GNA) are amassing eastern Misrata.

Turkish parliament approves extending military presence in Libya for 18 months

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 - 11:09 GMT

The flow of Turkish military personnel into Libya began this year.

Conflict among militias based in Western Libya persists

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 - 11:51 GMT

The conflict results in the sabotage of infrastructure and utilities.

Libyan Interior Minister of Tripoli-based interim government visits Egypt Nov. 4

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 - 09:17 GMT

That is the first since he took office in October 2020.

Sarraj-Erdogan maritime demarcation MoU not binding to other states: EU

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 - 12:19 GMT

The ambassadors said that the MoU "infringes upon the sovereign rights of third states, does not comply with the law of the Sea, and cannot produce any legal consequences for third states."

EU sanctions 2 individuals, 3 companies for violating arms embargo on Libya

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 - 12:02 GMT

Both individuals are Libyan while the companies are based in Turkey, Jordan, and Kazkhstan and operate in the maritime and aviation sectors.

Libyan National Oil Corporation estimates daily production next week at 260K barrels

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 - 11:29 GMT

On September 28, a deal was reached to resume oil production and export.

Resumption of oil production deal between Libyan army, interim government rejected by advisory council chair

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 - 12:45 GMT

The disagreement between Meshry and Maiteeq is not the first within the GNA.

Egypt would intervene in Libya to maintain military status quo: FM

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 - 01:01 GMT

Shokry added that certain entities bring foreign mercenaries in the country and that they deal with terrorist organizations that target the innocent.

6.7K Syrian mercenaries leave Libya, others to arrive: SOHR

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 - 09:16 GMT

Those will be deployed in the areas controlled by Turkey and its proxies in Syria.

Egypt's FM, UNSMIL chief confer over aspired inclusive political settlement in Libya

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 - 02:53 GMT

Shokry affirmed that Egypt backs all steps aimed at achieving de-escalation and a political solution.

Chiefs of Arab League, UNSMIL discuss ways of pushing forward settlement of Libyan crisis

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 - 02:18 GMT

Abou Al Gheit and Williams congrued on the necessity of building upon the ceasefire declarations issued on August 21.

6 Libyan protesters abducted by Al Nawasi militia in Tripoli protests: Amnesty International

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 - 02:21 GMT

Several others were wounded by armed men who fired live rounds.

United States, United Nations comment on western Libya protests less than a week of ceasefire declaration

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 - 12:07 GMT

Demonstrators took to the streets in Trippoli and Misrata controlled by the GNA to protest corruption and the deterioration of utilities.

Qatar to send military consultants to Libyan militias, Turkey contemplates base in Misrata

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 - 08:58 GMT

Source at the Libyan National Army (LNA) told MENA that the defense ministers of Qatar and Turkey visited Prime Minister of Tripoli-based GNA Fayez al-Sarraj on August 17.

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