Libya analysis

Expert predicts revolution in Libya, fears crisis ‘far worse’ than 2011

Libya faces a potential revolution after the Central Bank collapse, with tensions between rival governments and armed militias rising.

A man holds a picture of commander Khalifa Haftar during Independence Day celebrations in Benghazi, Libya December 24, 2022.
 A girl holds a Libyan flag during celebrations marking the third anniversary of Libyan National Army's ÒDignityÓ operation against Islamists and other opponents, in Benghazi, Libya May 16, 2017

National unity, logistical infrastructure key to holding elections in Libya

Libyan National Army (LNA) members, commanded by Khalifa Haftar, head out of Benghazi to reinforce the troops advancing to Tripoli, in Benghazi, Libya April 7, 2019

Libya’s proxy war comes out in the open

Libyan displaced from the town of Tawergha protest in their camp in Benghazi, Libya

Eight years of chaos later, Libya marks anniversary of Gaddafi's overthrow


Human smugglers in Libya have links to security services: U.N. report

"Foreign fighters and armed groups, moving in and out of Libya, exploit the uncontrolled proliferation of arms and related material in Libya resulting in regular violations of the (UN) arms embargo."

A MIGRANT looks out of a barred door at a detention center in Gharyan, Libya, on October 12

Men with guns still rule in Libya as return to "ghost town" blocked

"We were asked (by the elders) to wait until the problem could be solved. But after three days, and with the shooting at us, my son started crying uncontrollably. His dream has collapsed."

Libyan displaced from the town of Tawergha protest in their camp in Benghazi, Libya

Libya, found the key to the stabilization in Paris?

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Libyan Cleric seen as barrier to reunification and fight against ISIS

Islamic State opposes the ruling alliance of moderate and Islamist leaders.

An armed motorcade belonging to members of Derna’s Islamic Youth Council drives along a road in the town of Derna in eastern Libya on October 3, 2014, a day after the group pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.

Libya’s slide into chaos

The fall of Gaddafi has impacted negatively on North Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

Egyptian Christians in orange jumpsuits just before their execution by ISIS henchmen

Two renowned war photographers killed in Libya

Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros, world-renowned for their work covering the world's major conflicts, killed in Misrata.

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