Libya Bound

Libya: More evidence of Russian meddling in LibyaF

Washington, July 24, 2020 - Russia continues to supply a broad range of arms to Libyan rebels including fighter jets, air defense missiles, land mines, and armored vehicles through the state-backed mercenary Wagner Group, the US Defense Department said Friday. The...

Turkey accuses third parties of conspiring in LibyaF

Turkey accused third parties of carrying out "doomed initiatives" to make ground in Libya's conflict on Wednesday, as it tried to bolster support for the Tripoli-based government. Turkey supports UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA), which is fighting for...

One step closer to war, Egypt assembly gives Sisi permission to intervene in LibyaF

Egypt's parliament on Monday greenlighted a possible deployment of troops beyond its borders, after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi spoke of potential military operations in neighbouring Libya. Lawmakers unanimously approved "the deployment of members of the Egyptian...

Libya’s businesses in ruinF

Libyan businessman Mahmud al-Sharkassi surveyed the ruins of his factory on the outskirts of war-scarred capital Tripoli, disheartened but determined to get back to work. "This used to be the heart of my project. Everything started here," he said, looking over...