Libya
Turkey urges Libya to avoid steps that could renew clashes
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey urged Libya to refrain from any steps that would lead to renewed conflict and called on authorities to follow democratic processes, amid a crisis over control…
France says 300 mercenaries have left eastern Libya
PARIS (Reuters) - Some 300 foreign mercenaries have left eastern Libya, France's foreign ministry said on Tuesday, hailing the start of a phased withdrawal of thousands of foreign forces that…
In Libya, Gaddafi leadership bid opens old wounds
By Ahmed Elumami and Stephanie van den Berg TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Mustafa Ftis paid a heavy price for joining protests against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. When security forces…
Libya conference draft conclusions threaten sanctions for election spoilers
PARIS (Reuters) - Those attempting to obstruct the election process and the political transition in Libya will be held accountable and may face United Nations sanctions, according to the draft…
Libya’s eastern forces say 300 foreign mercenaries to leave
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Libya's eastern-based forces have agreed to repatriate 300 foreign mercenaries from their area of control after a request from France, a military official said a day…
Egypt’s Sisi to attend Libya conference in Paris
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will travel to Paris to attend a conference on Libya on Friday and to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, the…
Algeria president will not attend Libya’s conference in France
ALGIERS (Reuters) - Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will not attend a conference on Libya in France on Friday but will delegate a representative, Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra said on Wednesday.…
Libya’s proposed election is a moment of danger in push for peace
By Angus McDowall TUNIS (Reuters) - Libya's best chance of peace in years is at risk of unravelling as factions tussle over looming national elections that were envisaged as a…
France to host international conference on Libya on Nov. 12 – minister
PARIS (Reuters) - France will host an international conference on Libya in November as the country prepares for elections at the end of December, Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said…
East Libyan forces say two helicopters crash in military operation
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - East Libyan forces said they lost two helicopters in a crash during a military operation on Sunday, after days of fighting with a formerly allied rebel group…
Egypt signs flurry of deals with Libya’s unity government
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt and Libya's unity government signed a series of cooperation agreements and several infrastructure contracts on Thursday as Cairo eyes reconstruction opportunities in its oil-rich neighbour. Though…
Tunisian president says border with Libya to reopen
TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia's President Kais Saied on Thursday ordered the border with Libya, which had been closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, to reopen on Friday after meetings between…
