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
UN threatens sanctions over Libya

UN threatens sanctions over Libya

(VOVworld)- The U.N. Security Council has threatened to impose sanctions on those who would block a peace deal for Libya as it has run into hurdles over the formation...
Libyan peace talks suspended indefinitely

Libyan peace talks suspended indefinitely

(VOVworld) – Libya’s Islamist-backed parliament, the General National Congress (GNC), said on Tuesday the UN-brokered talks with its rival parliament were postponed indefinitely
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
UN announces truce in Libya’s Benghazi

UN announces truce in Libya’s Benghazi

(VOVworld) – The United Nations on Wednesday announced that pro-government forces and armed Islamist groups fighting for control of Libya’s second city Benghazi have agreed to a 12-hour...
UN Chief’s unannounced visit to Libya

UN Chief’s unannounced visit to Libya

(VOVworld) – UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon made an unannounced visit to Libya on Saturday to call on conflict parties to hold dialogue in order to end the political crisis there...
Libya asks UN for help in protecting civilians

Libya asks UN for help in protecting civilians

(VOVworld) – The Libyan Parliament overwhelmingly approved a resolution Wednesday calling on the UN Security Council to support the Libyan government in protecting civilians from deadly clashes between rival militia groups