The oil producing town of Ras Lanuf has seen some of the worst fighting between pro- and anti-Muammar Gaddafi forces. Oil workers fear one wrong move from either side could see an ... Read more »
As Colonel Muammar al-Gadaffi vows a fight to the death, and his opponents put up a strong attack, the country faces a slide into a long, multisided civil war and widespread ... Read more »
Opponents of Muammar Gaddafi deny losing a number of towns, while Gaddafi supporters in Tripoli have celebrated claimed successes. Read more »
Muammar al-Gaddafi's opponents continue to prepare for further attacks by his supporters as both sides grapple for control of an important coast road and oil industry facilities. Read more »
The International Criminal Court prosecutor is investigating alleged crimes against humanity committed in Libya, including by President Muammar Al-Gaddafi and members of his inner ... Read more »
Opposition forces have retaken a town in the east of the country, hours after government forces took control of it on Wednesday morning. Read more »
The United Nations Security Council has taken a unanimous decision to refer a case of human rights violations against Libyan authorities to the International Criminal Court. Read more »
The UN Security Council has voted unanimously to impose sanctions against Libya - imposing an arms embargo and travel bans, and freezing assets - while referring the violent ... Read more »
A former aide to Muammar al-Gaddafi says mercenaries from Kenya, Chad, Niger and Mali are helping to prop up the Libyan leader, while speculation that Zimbabwe soldiers are in the ... Read more »
Opponents of Gaddafi now control the coastal east, with soldiers saying they no longer support the Libyan leader. Read more »
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