Libya
Libya’s Hifter declares UN unity deal ‘thing of the past’
Middle East
April 28, 2020
Libya’s Hifter declares UN unity deal ‘thing of the past’
CAIRO (AP) — Libyan commander Khalifa Hifter on Monday declared a landmark United Nations-brokered agreement to unite the country “a…
Libya’s east-based forces shell country’s capital, killing 3
Middle East
April 25, 2020
Libya’s east-based forces shell country’s capital, killing 3
CAIRO (AP) — Intense shelling of Libya’s capital by the country’s rival, east-based forces killed three civilians on Friday, the…
Libya’s GNA focused on Tripoli battle: interior minister
Middle East
April 22, 2020
Libya’s GNA focused on Tripoli battle: interior minister
TUNIS (Reuters) — Libya’s internationally recognized government is focused on trying to push its enemies out of artillery range of…
UN in Libya warns of possible war crimes as fighting rages
Middle East
April 21, 2020
UN in Libya warns of possible war crimes as fighting rages
CAIRO (AP) — The United Nations on Monday warned of rapidly escalating violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Libya,…
Middle East economies battered by virus, oil prices and conflict
Middle East
April 15, 2020
Middle East economies battered by virus, oil prices and conflict
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Middle East, already wracked by high numbers of unemployed youth, unrest, conflict and…
UN condemns water shutoff to Libyan capital
Middle East
April 11, 2020
UN condemns water shutoff to Libyan capital
TUNIS (Reuters) – The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Libya on Friday condemned the cutting off of water supply to…
In Libya, water cuts add to misery of conflict and coronavirus
Middle East
April 9, 2020
In Libya, water cuts add to misery of conflict and coronavirus
TUNIS (Reuters) – Cuts to Tripoli’s water and power supply on Tuesday and Wednesday aggravated conditions for civilians after days…
Tripoli forces hit eastern Libyan cargo plane near capital
Middle East
April 6, 2020
Tripoli forces hit eastern Libyan cargo plane near capital
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – An eastern Libyan military plane was hit on Sunday by forces allied to the internationally recognized…
What impact is COVID-19 having on Middle East conflicts?
Middle East
April 5, 2020
What impact is COVID-19 having on Middle East conflicts?
The novel coronavirus has put global trade on hold, placed half of the world population in confinement and has the…
Libya confirms first coronavirus case amid fear over readiness
Middle East
March 25, 2020
Libya confirms first coronavirus case amid fear over readiness
MISRATA, Libya (Reuters) — Libya confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus on Tuesday, with years of violence leaving…