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Libya: African Union gets in the game after complaining of isolationF
Libya: African Union gets in the game after complaining of isolationF

Addis Ababa, Feb 10, 2020 - The African Union vowed Monday to boost efforts to end the crisis in Libya and support a faltering UN-led peace process, the AU's Peace and Security Council chief said.   "It's (the) UN itself which needs us now," Smail Chergui told...

Libya: African Union pressured to do more on the Libyan crisisF
Libya: African Union pressured to do more on the Libyan crisisF

Addis Ababa, Feb 8, 2020 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday said he supported the African Union (AU) taking a greater role in mediating the Libya crisis, acknowledging the bloc's frustration at being sidelined so far. The AU leadership has complained...

Libya: Despite calls for ceasefire, Haftar continues to attack TripoliF
Libya: Despite calls for ceasefire, Haftar continues to attack TripoliF

There is little to no hope that warlord Khalifa Haftar and his supporters will listen to calls for reason and endorse a ceasefire.  The UN Security Council called Tuesday on the warring parties in Libya to quickly reach a ceasefire. AFP quotes the security council as...

Libya: UN panel says no trace of Sudanese RSF mercenaries in LibyaF
Libya: UN panel says no trace of Sudanese RSF mercenaries in LibyaF

United Nations, United States, Jan 20, 2020 - A United Nations panel said Monday it had no "credible evidence" of Sudanese paramilitaries fighting in conflict-wracked Libya for military strongman Khalifa Haftar as alleged by some media outlets. Several Libyan and...

Libya: Haftar under pressure to resume oil exportsF
Libya: Haftar under pressure to resume oil exportsF

Tripoli, Jan 21, 2020 - The United States called Tuesday for an immediate resumption of Libya's lifeline oil exports that have been blocked by forces loyal to military strongman Khalifa Haftar since last week. "The suspension of National Oil Corporation (NOC)...

Libya: The Berlin conference outcome suggests no peace in LibyaF
Libya: The Berlin conference outcome suggests no peace in LibyaF

Opinion by Arezki Daoud:  All the roads leading to Tripoli are paved with landmines. The Berlin conference was a great initiative, and kudos to Angele Merkel for trying. But I fear it ended with no major progress and clear signs that the violence will not end anytime...

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