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
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
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
Libya peace talks resume in Geneva

Libya peace talks resume in Geneva

(VOVworld) - A new round of peace talks between Libya’s warring factions began in Geneva on Monday. Participants at the talks represented a number of groups, but the Islamist-backed Fajr Libya...
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
Libya bans Palestinians, Syrians and Sudanese from entry

Libya bans Palestinians, Syrians and Sudanese from entry

(VOVworld) - Libya's official government has banned Palestinians, Syrians and Sudanese from entry because their countries are undermining the oil producing nation's security. Libyan interior minister Omar al-Sanki said that...
UN denounces violence in Libya

UN denounces violence in Libya

(VOVworld) – Recent fighting in Libya has killed hundreds of civilians and forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes, the UN said Tuesday, demanding justice for serious rights violations and possible...
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
Libyan airlines banned from Europe’s airspace

Libyan airlines banned from Europe’s airspace

(VOVworld) – The European Union announced Thursday that Libyan airlines are no longer permitted to operate in European airspace due to safety concerns related to the on-going conflict between...
Libya’s Supreme Court rejects parliament

Libya’s Supreme Court rejects parliament

(VOVworld) - Libya’s Supreme Court on Thursday declared Libya’s internationally-recognized parliament unconstitutional, a ruling that is likely to fuel further chaos in Libya
Libya regains control of occupied cities

Libya regains control of occupied cities

(VOVworld) - Libya’s internationally recognized prime minister Abdullah al-Thani said Saturday that military forces in the strife-torn country had united to try to recapture Tripoli and the second...
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...