Libya

Libya’s Defense Minister Reverses Decision to Quit

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:33

Libya’s Defense Minister (photo) quit on Tuesday only to reverse himself soon afterward, the Prime Minister’s office said, and gunmen pledged to keep two Ministries under siege in a crisis pointing to a security breakdown in the young democracy.

U.N.: “Libyan Arms Spreading in the Region”

Tue, 16 April 2013 08:47

Weapons are spreading from Libya at an “alarming rate,” fueling conflicts in Mali, Syria and elsewhere and boosting the arsenals of extremists and criminals in the region, according to a recent U.N. report.

Libya Receives 20 Armoured Vehicles & Clothes from Italy

Fri, 15 March 2013 09:17

Earlier this month, Italy donated 20 of its Puma 4x4 vehicles to the Libyan National Army to face terrorism threats and reaffirm friendly ties between both countries.

Libya to Seek Arms Embargo from U.N.

Thu, 28 February 2013 13:06

Libya will soon ask the U.N. Security Council to lift an embargo on arms imports to the North African state; the official news agency quoted Prime Minister Ali Zeidan as saying, despite the armed turmoil plaguing the country.

Libyan Cadets to Continue Military Training in Russia

Mon, 11 February 2013 11:33

Moscow believes that the 2006 agreement between the Russian and Libyan Defense Ministries on the military education of Libya’s cadets in Russia remains in force, Russian Ambassador to Libya Ivan Molotkov said.