Libya

The UK's alliances violate its stated principles

The UK's annual report on human rights and democracy is a reminder that Britain's leadership pursues profit over principle.

Sarraj unveils 'initiative' to end Libyan 'crisis'

Head of Libya's UN-backed government Fayez al Sarraj announces his new "political initiative" as eastern-based commander Khalifa Haftar continues his military campaign to take capital Tripoli.

Human rights lawyers bring case against EU at ICC over migrant deaths

Lawyers say EU policies had led to a rise in the number of migrants dying in their attempts to reach Europe.

The 'Arab Spring' is still alive

Most world powers have aided or stood by silently as revolutions have been crushed across the Middle East and North Africa but the people's desire to rid themselves of tyranny is still alive.

Libyan government forces battle Haftar's forces near capital

Armed clashes erupt between forces belong to Libya's UN-recognised Government of National Accords (GNA) and those loyal to the rebel warlord Khalifa Haftar.

Is France pushing Libya into further conflict?

France's pursuit of its own long term interests in Libya is fueling the conflict and undermining the UN-backed peace process.

No ceasefire for now in Libya – Haftar tells Macron

Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar, who is leading a military offensive against the UN-recognised government in Tripoli, rejects a ceasefire requested by French President Emmanuel Macron during talks in Paris, an Elysee official says.

So-called advocates of justice 'deceive humanity' – Erdogan

"Five countries supposedly distribute justice in UNSC ... Is there justice for Rohingya, Libya, Palestine or Jerusalem? These so-called orators of justice are only deceiving people," Turkey's President Erdogan says.

Using oil and money for leverage will only exacerbate Libyan crisis

A report published by the International Crisis Group argues that the Libyan conflict has become a multi-dimensional civil war.

Violent clashes rage south of Libya's Tripoli

Commander Khalifa Haftar, who is backed by Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, launched a lightning assault on Tripoli with his self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA) in April.

Stubborn battle for Tripoli and a divided Europe keep stalemate in Libya

While the leader of the UN-backed government, Fayez al Sarraj, has failed to rally support from the EU states, Europe’s divided stance on Khalifa Haftar's military operation hinders any attempt to stop the ongoing war in Libya.

Libya's besieged capital gets water back after two days

The United Nations earlier said the water blockage was a possible war crime as the internationally-recognised government blamed the closure on forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar, who has been trying to capture Tripoli.