Six years ago on May 18, the last of the late Muammar Gaddafi’s forces were pushed out of the Libyan coastal city of Misrata, ending months of urban warfare amid a besieged populace that captured the world’s attention. The hundreds of rebel groups – with their shifting strategies and alliances –…
Laureen is the editor of Africa Times
The United Nations envoy for Libya warns of dangerously escalating violence amid the deteriorating security situation in Tripoli, while appealing to the country’s various militia factions for national unity. “I call for all parties to put Libya and the unity of Libya ahead of their own narrow interests,” said Martin…
The United Nations Security Council has urged Libyans to move quickly on the stalled Libyan Political Agreement, amid concern over the escalation of violence among armed groups in Tripoli and the overall terror threat in Libya. The UNSC also reiterated grave concern over Islamic State and groups claiming allegiance to…