Libya

Three Pro-Haftar Fighters Killed on Libya’s Border With Niger

Three Libyan soldiers from the army of eastern strongman Haftar were killed in clashes on the border with Niger, the force said.

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Three Migrants Hurt in ‘Armed Attack’ in Med: Italy Coastguard

A boatload of migrants said they came under "armed attack" in the Mediterranean, Italian authorities said, after an NGO reported a fatal shooting by Libya's coastguard in the same area.

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Greece, Libya to Hold Talks on Maritime Zones Dispute

Greece and Libya have agreed to hold talks to resolve a dispute over their respective exclusive economic zones in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Libya Gov’t Reaches Agreement With Armed Group to End Tripoli Tensions

Libya's UN-recognized government based in Tripoli has reached a preliminary accord with a powerful armed group to end months of tensions that have flared into occasional violence, a government adviser and local media said Saturday.

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UN ‘Gravely Alarmed’ by Military Mobilization in Libya’s Capital

The UN Support Mission in Libya said that it was "gravely alarmed" over new military mobilizations by rival groups in the Libyan capital.

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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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