Libya
Libya’s east-based forces say key coastal city captured
Middle East
January 7, 2020
Libya’s east-based forces say key coastal city captured
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — Libya’s east-based forces said they captured the strategic coastal city of Sirte on Monday from the…
Egypt to hold meeting on Libyan crisis amid Turkish troop deployment
Egypt
January 7, 2020
Egypt to hold meeting on Libyan crisis amid Turkish troop deployment
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday that Cairo is set to host a meeting on Wednesday with the foreign ministers…
Egypt discusses situation in Libya with European, US ambassadors
Egypt
January 5, 2020
Egypt discusses situation in Libya with European, US ambassadors
Egyptian diplomats discussed the latest developments in Libya with European ambassadors and the American ambassador in Cairo on Sunday, particularly…
At least 28 dead in raid on Tripoli military school: ministry
Middle East
January 5, 2020
At least 28 dead in raid on Tripoli military school: ministry
At least 28 people were killed and dozens injured on Saturday in an air strike on a military school in…
Turkish intervention risks Syria scenario for Libya: experts
World
January 4, 2020
Turkish intervention risks Syria scenario for Libya: experts
Turkey’s decision to approve the deployment of troops to Libya risks plunging the North African nation deeper into a Syrian-style…
Egyptian committee meets to discuss Turkish intervention in Libya
Egypt
January 4, 2020
Egyptian committee meets to discuss Turkish intervention in Libya
Egypt’s House of Representatives Foreign Relations Committee held an emergency Sunday meeting to discuss Turkey’s move to send military forces…
Egypt condemns Turkish military intervention in Libya
Egypt
January 3, 2020
Egypt condemns Turkish military intervention in Libya
Egypt condemned on Thursday a memo passed by the Turkish parliament authorizing the deployment of Turkish forces to Libya, based…
Trump warns Turkey against ‘interference’ after Libya vote
Middle East
January 3, 2020
Trump warns Turkey against ‘interference’ after Libya vote
Turkey’s parliament has approved the deployment of troops to Libya aimed at shoring up the UN-backed government in Tripoli, sparking…
Egypt ‘surprised’ at Tripoli govt’s reaction to Arab League meeting
Egypt
January 2, 2020
Egypt ‘surprised’ at Tripoli govt’s reaction to Arab League meeting
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ahmed Hafez has expressed surprise at the “strange” reaction of the UN-backed Libyan Government of National…
Arab League rejects ‘foreign interference’ in Libya
Middle East
January 1, 2020
Arab League rejects ‘foreign interference’ in Libya
The Arab League announced on Tuesday that it opposes any kind of “foreign interference” in Libya’s internal affairs, stressing its…