Rescue work under way in Libya

Rescue work under way in Libya

(VOVWORLD) - About 7,000 people have been reported dead or missing after two old dams collapsed Sunday night in the city of Derna in eastern Libya. The dam collapse swept...
UN, Libya discuss early election

UN, Libya discuss early election

(VOVWORLD) - UN envoy in Libya Abdoulaye Bathily has discussed with the Libyan army commander and parliamentary speaker ways to hold Libya's national elections as soon as possible
Tension in Libya escalates

Tension in Libya escalates

(VOVWORLD) - Recent clashes between rival factions in Libya have pushed the North African country deeper into a political-security crisis that began during the 2011 Arab Spring. The UN and...
Libya’s politics at an impasse

Libya’s politics at an impasse

(VOVWORLD) - Violence in Libya has been growing. Since its leader Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown 9 years ago, Libya has been engulfed in conflict between factions backed by outside forces. A peaceful...
Donald Trump urges Libya de-escalation

Donald Trump urges Libya de-escalation

(VOVWORLD) - US President Donald Trump reiterated concern over worsening foreign interference in Libya and the need for rapid de-escalation, spokesman Judd Deere said on Saturday
Turkey passes bill to send troops to Libya

Turkey passes bill to send troops to Libya

(VOVWORLD) - Turkey’s parliament on Thursday approved a bill that allows troops to be deployed to Libya in support of the Tripoli-based government in Libya’s worsening civil war