Libya

Libya’s Tripoli forces press gains despite Egypt truce offer
Middle East

Libya’s Tripoli forces press gains despite Egypt truce offer

CAIRO (AP) — Libyan fighters allied with the country’s UN-supported government in Tripoli pressed their advance on Monday, boosted by…
President Sisi launches ‘Cairo Declaration’ plan to resolve Libyan crisis
Egypt

President Sisi launches ‘Cairo Declaration’ plan to resolve Libyan crisis

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday launched a new plan to resolve the Libyan crisis dubbed the “Cairo Declaration”.…
Libya government says retakes Haftar’s last redoubt in west
Middle East

Libya government says retakes Haftar’s last redoubt in west

Libya’s UN-recognized government announced Friday another victory in its counter-offensive against eastern-based strongman Khalifa Haftar, overrunning his last western stronghold…
UN: Libya’s warring sides have agreed to restart peace talks
Middle East

UN: Libya’s warring sides have agreed to restart peace talks

CAIRO (AP) — The United Nations said Libya’s warring factions have agreed to resume cease-fire talks, following days of heavy…
Egypt’s Sisi, Cyprus president discuss Mediterranean situation
Egypt

Egypt’s Sisi, Cyprus president discuss Mediterranean situation

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call from his Cypriot counterpart, Nicos Anastasiades, which saw them discuss various…
US considers sending ‘training’ unit to Tunisia amid North Africa tensions
Middle East

US considers sending ‘training’ unit to Tunisia amid North Africa tensions

TUNIS (Reuters) – The United States said it is considering deploying a Security Force Assistance Brigade in Tunisia for training,…
US warns of Russian bid for Libya stronghold after warplane delivery
Middle East

US warns of Russian bid for Libya stronghold after warplane delivery

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The US military believes a Russian introduction of warplanes into Libya may not tip the balance in…
Foreign powers in Libya risk ever bloodier stalemate
Middle East

Foreign powers in Libya risk ever bloodier stalemate

TUNIS/ANKARA/CAIRO (Reuters) — As Turkish drones helped drive eastern Libyan forces back from Tripoli this month, Russia was said to…
Shooting at smuggling warehouse in Libya kills 30 migrants
Middle East

Shooting at smuggling warehouse in Libya kills 30 migrants

CAIRO (AP) — The family of a slain Libyan human trafficker attacked a group of migrants in a town that…
UN: Libya coast guard intercepts, detains about 400 migrants
Middle East

UN: Libya coast guard intercepts, detains about 400 migrants

CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s coast guard intercepted about 400 Europe-bound migrants off the country’s Mediterranean coast over the past two…
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