Libya

Libya’s Tripoli Premier Calls on Armed Groups to Align With State

Libya's UN-backed premier called on armed groups to align themselves with "state institutions" after days of deadly clashes in Tripoli.

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Clashes in Libyan Capital, Armed Group Leader Killed: Media

Violent clashes between rival armed groups rocked Libya, with media reporting that the leader of an armed faction was killed.

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Russia Eyes Libya to Replace Syria as Africa Launchpad

The fall of Russian ally Assad in Syria has disrupted the Kremlin's strategy not only for the Mediterranean but also for Africa, pushing it to focus on Libya as a potential foothold, experts say.

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Libyan Armed Groups Clash in Capital Tripoli: Media

Clashes between powerful Libyan armed groups broke out in the capital Tripoli, sparking panic among locals celebrating the end of Ramadan, local media reported.

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Libya Ex-Militias Agree to Leave Capital After Clashes

Armed groups in Tripoli have agreed to leave the Libyan capital and to be replaced with regular forces, the interior minister said, after a spate of deadly clashes.

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At Least 10 Killed in Libya Attack, UN Demands Investigation

At least 10 people were reportedly shot dead in Libya's capital, as the UN mission in the war-scarred country called for a "prompt and thorough" investigation.

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Four Killed in Armed Clashes in Western Libya

Four people were killed and several wounded when armed groups clashed in the western Libyan city of Gharyan, several sources said.

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East Libya Strongman Launches Assault on Chad Rebels

Libyan troops loyal to eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar launched an airborne assault on a Chadian rebel headquarters in the southern desert.

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Truce Holds in Libya After Clashes Kill 55

Tripoli's worst armed clashes in a year have killed 55 people and wounded 146, Libyan media reported, after a truce took hold in the capital and air traffic resumed.

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Clashes Between Rival Factions in Libya Capital Kill 27: Medics

Gun battles between two leading armed groups in the Libyan capital Tripoli have killed 27 people and wounded 106.

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