Libya

Russia Accuses Libya of Training Syrian Rebels

Fri, 09 March 2012 09:00

Russia’s Ambassador to the U.N. Vitaly Churkin accused Libya of helping to train Syrian rebels to carry out attacks on Damascus government targets.

Libyan National Army Graduates First Batch of Soldiers

Tue, 06 March 2012 09:22

The Libyan National Army on Sunday graduated its first batch of soldiers drawn from the ranks of former rebels in the capital of Tripoli, a Military Officer said.

Libya Says will not be Europe’s Border Guard

Thu, 26 January 2012 09:00

Libyan Interior Minister Fawzi Abdelali said his country will not be the border guard of Europe, citing “enormous problems” over the influx of thousands of illegal immigrants.

Libya Eyes Merging Both National Airlines

Wed, 11 January 2012 08:50

Libya's two state-owned airlines could be merged by the first quarter of 2013, the country's Interim Transport Minister said, in a move hoped to create a major state-run carrier that could be eventually privatized.

Two Libyan Rebel Groups Reject Chief-of-Staff Nomination

Fri, 06 January 2012 09:05

Two powerful groups of former rebels who helped oust Muammar Qaddafi rejected the government’s choice of a new Army Chief, raising fresh security concerns in the war-torn country.