Tobruk

Why is Libya’s Prime Minister Fayez al Sarraj stepping down?

Sarraj’s resignation might be designed to pave the way for a new reconciliation process between the Tripoli government and the Tobruk-based eastern political forces.

Haftar's confidence weakened with the Tobruk regime's departure

Experts say the Tobruk-based government's resignation erodes warlord Khalifa Haftar's political leverage against the internationally recognised Libyan government.

Will Libya’s latest ceasefire bring about a lasting political settlement?

The agreement between the UN-recognised government in Tripoli and the Tobruk-based legislature to demilitarise Sirte is an important step towards peace but obstacles remain primarily in the form of the renegade warlord, Khalifa Haftar.

Libya announces joint ceasefire, calls for elections

The truce aims to make Sirte a temporary seat for a new presidential council to be guarded by police forces from various regions in the country.

Russia, Egypt accused of providing weapons to Libya's warlord Haftar

Libya's army shared images of military equipment in Tobruk which it said arrived from Egypt the same day the US military posted photographs of landmines used by Kremlin-backed Wagner Group in Tripoli to support Haftar.

Is Khalifa Haftar testing the limits of the UN's patience?

The warlord general announced a new government in Libya to counter the UN-recognised government led by Prime Minister Fayez al Sarraj.

Warlord Haftar violates Libyan ceasefire with air strikes near Tripoli

Pro-Haftar mercenaries were also deployed to the region and drones operated by the United Arab Emirates were flying over Tripoli.

Why did Turkey sign a maritime deal with Libya?

Turkey’s deal with Libya’s UN-recognised government in Tripoli is a signal to other Mediterranean states that Ankara can block their gas routes.

The trajectory of Turkey-Libya relations

Turkey's support to the UN-backed Government of National Accord in Libya should be replicated by other responsible global powers.

Is Khalifa Haftar trying to drag Turkey into the Libyan war?

As renegade warlord Khalifa Haftar fights to expand his rule over Libya, his anger at Turkey’s support for the internationally recognised Libyan government grows.

Libyan forces push back Haftar's troops south of Tripoli - Libyan crisis

Libya's unity government was created at UN-backed talks in 2015, but it has struggled to assert control, while a number of international initiatives since have failed to unite the country.

Russia's growing intervention in Libyan civil war

After Syria, Russia focuses its attention on Libya by supporting mercenaries and sending weapons to Khalifa Haftar, who is controlling the east of the country.