May 23
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Supersand Eagles Beat Libya 8-4
Premium Times
The Nigerian side currently top Group B. Read more »
May 22
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Vast Borders Still a No-Man's Land for Most [analysis]
ThinkAfricaPress
Loose-knit ethnic militias form the backbone of border control in the southern regions of Libya that the government has declared under emergency law. Read more »
May 21
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Magharebia
Libyan security services defused several car bombs and other explosives in the past two days, Prime Minister Ali Zidan said on Sunday (May 19th). Read more »
May 17
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Magharebia
The security situation in the Libyan city of Benghazi continues to deteriorate. Read more »
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Libya Seeks to Rehabilitate Thwar
Magharebia
Libya's General National Congress (GNC) approved a plan last month to train 30,000 young citizens in various disciplines. Read more »
May 16
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The African Union Strongly Condemns the Terrorist Attack in Benghazi, Libya
African Union
The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, strongly condemns the terrorist attack that took place in Benghazi, Libya, on 13 May 2013,... Read more »
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Libyans in North Africa Scared to Return Home
IRIN
Until government and revolutionary forces attacked the Libyan town of Bani Walid, about 170km southeast of the capital Tripoli in October last year, Abdullah Warfella had been... Read more »
May 15
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Security Council Condemns Deadly Attack Near Hospital in Benghazi
UN News
The United Nations Security Council has condemned 'in the strongest terms' an attack near a hospital in the city of Benghazi, and stressed that the international community remains... Read more »
May 14
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UN Condemns Deadly Hospital Bombing
UN News
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) strongly condemned the bombing that took place today near a hospital in the city of Benghazi and resulted in a number of... Read more »
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Presidency of Republic Condemns Attack Against Al-Jala Hospital in Benghazi
Tunis Afrique Presse
The Presidency of the Republic firmly condemns the attack in front of the Al-Jala hospital's entrance in Benghazi,which occured on Monday, describing it as "terrorist, heinous and... Read more »
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Security Council Press Statement On Deadly Attack in Benghazi, Libya [document]
UN
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the deadly attack that occurred in Benghazi, Libya, on 13 May, causing numerous deaths and injuries. The... Read more »
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Magharebia
Benghazi police stations again came under attack again on Sunday (May 12th). Read more »
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U.S. State Department Daily Press Briefing: Benghazi [document]
State Department
Excerpt from the United States Department of State daily press briefing: Read more »
May 13
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Gunmen Lift Siege of Ministries
Deutsche Welle
Gunmen who had besieged government ministries in Libya for nearly two weeks have reportedly withdrawn, according to the justice minister. The country now awaits a Cabinet... Read more »
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Govt and the International Criminal Court
HRW
The ICC is considering challenges to the court’s jurisdiction to try ICC suspects Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s former ruler Muammar Gaddafi, and Abdullah... Read more »
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April 6 Movement Leader Detained in Cairo [document]
State Department
Excerpt from the United States Department of State daily press briefing: Read more »
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Libya PM to Restructure Cabinet
Magharebia
Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zidan on Wednesday (May 8th) vowed to change his cabinet. Read more »
May 10
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Statement On Situation in Libya [press release]
U.S. Embassy Tripoli
We call on all Libyans to refrain from armed protest and violence during this difficult time in the democratic transition. Read more »
May 9
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Libyan Trials Could Be 'Nuremberg Moment,' ICC Prosecutor Says
UN News
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) today said that if Libya can conduct fair trials of alleged perpetrators during the pro-democracy uprising in 2011, the... Read more »
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UN
'Admissibility Challenge' Focus of Briefing by International Criminal Court Read more »
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Heritage
Liberian Nobel Laureate Leymah, Madam Roberta Gbowee, has warned Libyans to get rid of what she calls the hate or anger caused by the 42 years of injustice caused by slain Libyan... Read more »
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U.S.-U.K.-French Statement On Situation in Libya [document]
State Department
The following statement was issued by the U.S., U.K., and French embassies in Tripoli on May 8, 2013. Read more »
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U.S. Ambassador Dicarlo At UN Briefing On Situation in Libya [document]
State Department
Remarks by Ambassador Rosemary DiCarlo, Deputy U.S. Representative to the United Nations, At a Security Council Briefing by the International Criminal Court Prosecutor on the... Read more »
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Libya Defence Minister Retracts Resignation
Magharebia
Libyan Defence Minister Mohammed Mahmoud al-Barghati on Tuesday (May 7th) withdrew his resignation, following a request by Prime Minister Ali Zidan and several military commanders. Read more »
May 8
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Defence Minister Retracts Resignation
Tunis Afrique Presse
Libya's Defence Minister has withdrawn his offer to resign, hours after announcing resignation. Read more »
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