HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 - The Untold Story

Analysis: Fallout from Israel meeting shows militia power in Libya

The outcome of the meeting between Israel and Libya’s foreign ministers is a weakened Libyan PM, and stronger militias.

Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2023

Libya’s premier under fire for reported role in normalisation with Israel

Reports have emerged that Abdul Hamid Dbeibah was aware of his foreign minister’s meeting with Israel’s top diplomat.

Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2023

Libya’s Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush dismissed: Sources

Israel’s foreign minister announced he met Najla al-Mangoush in Rome, causing protests to erupt across Libya.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023

Libya repatriates 161 Nigerian refugees in UN-backed scheme

Nigerian embassy official in Tripoli says they are happy to be returning to their home country.

Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2023

Spike in violence shows Libya remains crippled by rival armed groups

Following a year of relative calm in Libya, fighting erupted again this week in the capital Tripoli. The UN-backed government remains powerless in more than a third of the country, whose people have not seen an election in almost a decade.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 19, 2023

One of Libya’s rival prime ministers warns militias against further clashes after 45 die

One of Libya’s rival prime ministers has warned that his government would not tolerate any further militia fighting, days after the year’s bloodiest bout of clashes rocked the capital, Tripoli, killing at least 45 people

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Why did clashes break out in Libya’s Tripoli?

Fighting between the 444 Brigade and the Special Deterrence Force has raged this week after months of relative peace.

Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2023

Libya fighting leaves 55 dead, dozens injured: Medics

Fighting between rival groups began on Monday night in Tripoli, and ended after the release of a commander on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2023

Libya deploys security forces across Tripoli after clashes between rival militias left 27 dead

Libyan security forces are patrolling the streets and have fanned out across Tripoli after clashes between rival militias killed at least 27 people in the country’s capital

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Fighting between rival militias in Libya kills dozens

Clashes between rival militias in Libya's capital Tripoli has killed at least 27 people and left residents trapped in their homes, emergency medics said.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 16, 2023