Libya failed state

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

A member of the troops loyal to Libya's internationally recognized government rides a military vehicle as he prepares before heading to Sirte, on the outskirts of Misrata, Libya, July 18, 2020

Libyan interior minister escapes shooting attack on motorcade in Tripoli

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


Libyan Civil War: a future for a failed state

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Gaddafi’s son poses as unlikely savior for fractured Libya

The Arab Spring of 2011 is threatening to come full circle.

SAIF AL-ISLAM GADDAFI, son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and chairman of the Al Qaddafi International Foundation for Charity and Development, addresses students and staff at the American University in Cairo, in 2010.

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

Slavery and dispossession in the modern Middle East

As a nation of immigrants, and following two thousand years of oppression, there are many who feel as though Israel should be more sympathetic to the plight of those seeking refuge from tyranny.

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

Analysis: Libya’s Gaddafi had a history of reaching out to Israel

"Gaddafi perceived Israel as a powerful actor on the international stage, believing it enjoyed great influence in the Western world," expert tells ‘Post.’

Former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, file photo, 2008

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.

Lawmakers call on Blair to face inquiry over alleged attempt to save Gaddafi

According to a biography of David Cameron, in 2011 Blair contacted the Prime Minister's office with news that Gaddafi wanted to "cut a deal."

Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair shakes hands with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi near Gaddafi's home town of Sirte May 29, 2007.

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 bombs explode at residence of Iranian ambassador in Libya

Islamic State takes credit for attack; Libyan Army tells Arab paper insurgents captured chemical weapons

Libyan police in Tripoli

Libya bans Palestinians, Sudanese and Syrians from entering country amid terror threat

Fearing further destabilization, Libya imposes indefinite ban on entry of suspected nationals.

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