Spare Libyan oil, NATO allies say
NATO allies called on parties to the conflict in Libya to immediately abandon any hostile action that may jeopardize energy infrastructure and oil exports. The governments of France, Germany, Italy, Continue Reading
Libya’s Oil Comeback Derailed as Former General Seizes Ports
Haftar’s forces seen using two ports for political leverage Facility had been scheduled for first shipment since 2014 Libya’s plans to restore oil production suffered a significant setback after forces Continue Reading
Militias Corner Islamic State in Libyan City
When Islamic State captured this Mediterranean port last year, fighters tagged walls and buildings with the group’s name. Now, pro-government forces are on the verge of driving the extremists out Continue Reading
Libyan forces say Islamic State beaten back in Sirte
Libyan forces said they captured a residential neighborhood in central Sirte from Islamic State on Monday, leaving just one district of the city still occupied by the militants. Spokesman Rida Continue Reading
Second boycotter says will rejoin Libya’s U.N.-backed government
A member of the leadership of Libya’s U.N.-backed government who is close to powerful rival factions in the east of the country has said he will end his boycott of Continue Reading
High toll for Libyan troops battling Islamic State in Sirte
Members of Libyan forces allied with the UN-backed government fire a weapon towards Islamic State militants in neighbourhood Number One in central Sirte, Libya August 28, 2016. At least 34 Continue Reading
Libyan forces say they capture mosque, prison from Islamic State in Sirte
Libyan forces renewed their push to oust Islamic State from its former North African stronghold of Sirte on Sunday, saying they had seized the city’s main mosque and a jail Continue Reading
NATO allies welcome Libyan progress
Members of the NATO alliance said they welcomed Libyan investment board actions as a step toward ensuring authority over the nation’s oil wealth. The governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Continue Reading
Libyan Port Resumes Crude Shipments
An oil tanker on Thursday began loading crude from Libya’s Zueitina port, the first cargo about to be shipped from the terminal in 10 months, a spokesman for the country’s Continue Reading
ISIS Fighters Are Still Lurking in Surt, Libyan Officials Warn
Libyan officials were cautious on Thursday about declaring complete victory over the Islamic State in the coastal city of Surt, saying unknown numbers of the militant organization’s extremists remained ensconced Continue Reading