Libyan Crisis Presents New Worry for White House—and Oil Markets
A mounting conflict in Libya is threatening to upset the global supply of oil at a time when prices are booming, and increases the likelihood that the U.S. will renew Continue Reading
In Libya, fears of full-blown civil war as fighting nears capital Tripoli
Libya edged closer to full-blown civil war on Friday as forces of an eastern commander clashed with pro-government militias near the capital, Tripoli, and an effort by the U.N. chief Continue Reading
Libya fighting prompts condemnation by G7 and UN
Forces loyal to the Tripoli government have reportedly come from Misrata to help defend the capital World powers and the United Nations have condemned fresh fighting in Libya as rebel Continue Reading
Libyan military strongman orders his forces to march on Tripoli
The order to march on the capital came as Antonio Guterres, the UN secretary general, was in the city to push for a political solution that includes a national conference, Continue Reading
Libya crisis: General Haftar tells forces to take capital
Gen Haftar’s forces were pictured in the southern town of Sebha last month The leader of forces in eastern Libya has ordered them to march on the capital Tripoli, the Continue Reading
New Offensive Brings Libya To The Brink Of War
Forces loyal to Libya’s eastern strongman General Khalifa Haftar are advancing west toward the capital Tripoli in a renewed confrontation between the rival administrations that could escalate and threaten to Continue Reading
While You Weren’t Looking, General Haftar Has Been Taking Over Libya
In Libya since the fall of Muammar al-Qaddafi, years often pass without much change as political deadlock continues and the economy decays. Then a moment of opportunism triggers a chain Continue Reading
Oil-Rich Libya Could Have One Government As Soon As This Month
Oil-rich Libya, torn between a UN-backed government based in Tripoli and an alternative administration and institutions in the east, could see the years-long political crisis solved this month by the Continue Reading
Libyan oil workers, backed by NOC, demand pay raise in latest sign of labor unrest
Libya’s National Oil Corporation on Monday said it was backing demands by its unionized workers for a 67% salary increase that has been promised by the government since 2013, as Continue Reading
Oil Workers At Libya’s Largest Field Want Salary Hikes
Oil workers at Sharara, the largest field in Libya which has recently re-opened after a three-month hiatus, have demanded a salary increase of 67 percent as they try to return Continue Reading