Vol 56 No 5 | LIBYA More war, more talks 6th March 2015 The impact of jihadists claiming allegiance to IS has increased and General Haftar seems set on a military solution The escalation of violence by 'Islamic State' in Libya over the past month has contributed fresh horror to an already bloody conflict. However, the prospect of IS succeeding... READ FOR FREE
Vol 41 No 21 | LIBYA Gadaffi's prime time 27th October 2000 Western governments reopen business with Tripoli but the Colonel hasn't changed Rarely can Moammar el Gadaffi have felt so secure. Even thinking United States politicians now accept that an end to sanctions is inevitable, whoever wins the November presidential...
Vol 64 No 19 | LIBYA Foreigners swoop on Derna as politicians wash their hands 21st September 2023 The visit by Russia's Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov to Benghazi on 16-17 September is seen by local pundits as another attempt by a foreign power to use...
Vol 55 No 24 | LIBYA A tale of two cities 5th December 2014 Although Islamist forces have the edge in Tripoli, Haftar’s forces are ahead in Benghazi as a new battle is joined over control of oil revenues The two main political camps are fighting for power in two distinct conflicts, one centred on Tripoli, the other on Benghazi. General Khalifa Haftar's 'Operation Dignity' troops are... READ FOR FREE
Vol 50 No 19 | LIBYABRITAIN Britain's demanding ally in Tripoli 25th September 2009 Britain's release of convicted terrorist Abdelbaset al Megrahi has prompted widespread criticism (especially from Washington), but Whitehall officials judged it worth the price of closer security...