A mosque containing Sufi Muslim graves has been bulldozed in the centre of Tripoli, Libya, a day after Sufi shrines in the city of Zlitan were wrecked and a mosque library was burned. The demolition of the large Sha'ab mosque happened in broad daylight on Saturday, drawing condemnation from government officials and Libyans across the […]
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Video: Libya Celebrates Democratic Transition
Power has been handed over to an elected assembly that will now appoint a new president and government. Armed groups are still active, and their loyalties do not necessarily lie with the new government. Al Jazeera's Will Jordan reports: (Source: Al Jazeera)
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Video: Libya, The Aftermath of War
Libya is contaminated with hundreds of thousands of explosive remnants of war that threaten the safety of civilians and aid workers. If these bombs are not properly managed, they could end up in the wrong hands, jeopardizing Libya's recovery and international security. The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) is currently on the ground to […]
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Video: Olympics Usher in New Era for Libyan Sport
Libya have sent just five athletes to the Olympics, but having a team in London at all is an achievement in itself. Under the rule of Muammar Gaddafi little was done to back sport and the country has never won an olympic medal. Just weeks before these games, the head of the Libyan Olympic Committee […]
Video: Libyans look forward to Ramadaan without Gaddafi
It is their first Ramadan since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, and many are also celebrating their new found freedom. Al Jazeera's Stefanie Dekker reports from Tripoli: (Source: Al Jazeera)
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Can Dubai be a role model for Libya?
Libya's first free elections in 60 years will mark a new start for the country's economy. It is often said that the oil-rich Gulf, especially Dubai, could be a role model for what Libya could become in the future. (Source: BBC News)
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Libya: Voters Cast Ballots in First Election Since Muammar Gaddafi's downfall
Libyans have voted in what for many will be their first national election. It was the first in 60 years. Islamists are expected to emerge as the strongest force, as they have in Tunisia and Egypt, but official results are expected to be published on Wednesday. (Source: The Telegraph)