The Libyan army said it raided several militia outposts operating outside government control in the capital, Tripoli, while in the east, the militia suspected in the September 11 attack on the US Consulate said it had disbanded on orders of the country's president. President Mohammed el-Megaref said late Saturday all of the country's militias must […]
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Is Now the Right Time to Invest in Libya?
Mustafa Abushagur, the Libyan Prime Minister-Elect, says security is his top priority following the killing of the U.S. ambassador to the country. Please click below to see his interview with Bloomberg: (Source: Bloomberg)
Video: Investigating the Benghazi Attack
CNN Intelligence Correspondent Suzanne Kelly reports on the intelligence being gathered in the Benghazi investigation: (Source: CNN)
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Video: Can ex-Spy Chief Get Fair Trial in Libya?
Former Libyan spy chief Abdullah al-Senussi is now in custody in his home country after being extradited from Mauritania. He is accused of mass killings and torture during Gaddafi's rule, and is also wanted by France and the International Criminal Court, who want to take him to the Hague. Where and what charges should Senussi […]
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Video: Salafis Blamed for Libya Mosque Destruction
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 […]
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 […]