Libya Bound

Tripoli, Aug 31, 2020 - The mayor of the western city of Misrata died Monday of the novel coronavirus, Libya's unity government said, as the conflict-scarred country struggles with mounting cases.  "It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Moustafa...

Tripoli, Aug 29, 2020 - The head of Libya's unity government on Saturday appointed a new defence minister and army chief, after days of protests against poor public services and living conditions. The decrees followed the announcement hours earlier by Libya's...

ripoli, Aug 27, 2020 - Libya's government in Tripoli on Thursday warned it would use force against militia gunmen who broke up peaceful protests by firing at crowds the day before. Demonstrations began on Sunday in Tripoli, seat of the UN-recognised Government of...

Tripoli, Aug 25, 2020 - Hundreds of young Libyans protested in Tripoli for a third consecutive day to decry deteriorating living conditions and corruption amid a heavy security presence, an AFP correspondent said. Voicing anger at extended shortages of power, water...