World powers express concern about conflict in Libya

World powers express concern about conflict in Libya

(VOVWORLD) - The UN Security Council expressed concern on Friday about military activities near Libya’s capital Tripoli, warning that they threaten the country’s stability, and called on Libyan National Army ...
Libya: 83 deaths, injuries in Mitiga attack

Libya: 83 deaths, injuries in Mitiga attack

(VOVWORLD) - At least 20 people were killed and 63 wounded, 3 of them seriously, in a clash between an armed group and authorities at Mitiga Airport near Tripoli on Monday...
Lybian forces kill 10 IS fighters in Sirte

Lybian forces kill 10 IS fighters in Sirte

(VOVworld) – Eight Libyan pro-government fighters and at least 10 Islamic State group jihadists died in clashes on Sunday, as some IS jihadists tried to flee their besieged stronghold
Libya: Saadi Gaddafi's trial postponed

Libya: Saadi Gaddafi's trial postponed

(VOVworld) – On Sunday a court in Tripoli postponed the trial of the son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, Saadi, until February 7, 2016, to gain time for additional investigation
Libya’s warring parties resume talks

Libya’s warring parties resume talks

(VOVworld) – A second round of talks between Libyan political rivals began in Algiers, Algeria, on Monday to seek a political solution to the 4-year crisis in Libya
Libya: IS attacks luxurious hotel in Tripoli

Libya: IS attacks luxurious hotel in Tripoli

(VOVworld) – At least three people were killed and five were injured in an attack Tuesday targeting Tripoli’s luxurious Corinthia Hotel which often receives government officials and foreign delegations
Lybia’s Deputy Foreign Minister kidnapped

Lybia’s Deputy Foreign Minister kidnapped

(VOVworld) - Hassan Alsaghir, Deputy Foreign Minister of Libya's internationally recognized government, was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Sunday in the eastern city of Beida
Clashes occur between Libyan fractions

Clashes occur between Libyan fractions

(VOVworld) - Libya's eastern oil port Es Sider, the country's biggest, has been closed due to nearby fighting between forces representing Libya’s competing governments
Tripoli under air strike

Tripoli under air strike

(VOVworld) – Libyan news sources on Monday said that an air strike had been conducted against armed forces from Misrata, who are clashing with its opposition group, in order to take...