Haftar Forces to Ban UN Flights to Embattled Libyan Capital
The world body warns that flight restrictions are hampering humanitarian efforts in a conflict that has been going on since 2014
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First, Libya's Jews Were Deported. Then the S.S. Stepped In
A witness to the deportation of Libya's Jews, who lost much of his family in the bombing of a Tunis suburb in 1943, recounts the history of that now-defunct community, victims in their own way of the Final Solution
Turkey Sends Extremist Syrian Fighters to Libya, Local Militias Say
UN's Guterres calls the situation a 'scandal' even as his envoy cites a 'genuine will' by rival military factions as they planned their first meeting to secure a lasting ceasefire
Fighting Rages as Libya Force Pushes Toward Key Western City
The weak but UN-recognized government in the capital Tripoli is backed by Turkey, and to a lesser degree Qatar and Italy
Libya's Conflict Looks Increasingly Like Syria, Says U.S. Official
Libya peace summit struggles to draw eastern commander Haftar back into diplomacy
Libya's Eastern-based Forces Move to Halt Oil Exports, Escalating Tensions Ahead of Peace Summit
Seizure of export terminals poses challenge to rival UN-backed government, which collects revenue from oil production, ahead of conference to end the civil war
Analysis For Egypt, a New Sparkling Army Base Instead of a Risky Military Adventure in Libya
Cairo’s latest venture highlights the bitter rivalries between Egypt and Turkey over the increasingly fraught battleground of Libya
Erdogan Says Turkey Starting Troop Deployment to Libya
Move to support the government in Tripoli comes as ceasefire with forces of strongman Haftar fails
Libya's Government Says Hifter's Forces Violate Truce on Its 1st Day
UN-supported government has accused its rivals of violating a ceasefire minutes after it was supposed to take effect
Forces Loyal to Haftar Vow to Abide by Libya Cease-fire Brokered by Russia, Turkey
The truce comes as Tripoli is on the verge of a major flare-up, with foreign backers of the rival Libyan governments stepping up their involvement on the ground
Erdogan, Putin Call for Cease-fire in Libya by End of Week
Dueling governments have plunged the divided country into chaos and split international partners ■ Turkey to deploy troops to support government in Tripoli
Haftar's Forces Say They Have Taken Key Libyan City as Turkey Prepares Deployment
Advance on coastal city of Sirte comes as Turkey prepares to send military advisers and experts to help fend off Haftar's forces
Turkish Military Units Have Started Moving to Libya, Erdogan Says
Turkey's parliament authorized the deployment on Thursday in a vote that received 325 votes in favor and 184 against
At Least 30 Killed in Attack on Libyan Military Academy
Attack comes amid increase in airstrikes and shelling around Tripoli recently, with fears that fighting could escalate further after Turkey's parliament voted to allow a troop deployment in support of the GNA
Turkish Parliament Authorizes Libya Deployment but Troops Unlikely for Now
Ankara's involvement in the Libyan conflict expected to begin with military support, training and drones in the air rather than boots on the ground
Arab League Warns Against Deployment of Foreign Fighters in Libya
Warning comes as Turkey seeks to send troops to support UN-backed government in face of general's offensive
Opinion Turkey’s Libyan Gambit Reveals Erdogan's Delusions of Grandeur
Ankara does not have the resources to back up its ambitions and is risking further international isolation by involving itself in the Libyan civil war
Turkey Fast-tracks Bill to Deploy Troops to Libya
Foreign minister, after meeting with opposition leader, says bill would be submitted on Monday, more than a week earlier than initially expected
Turkey Speeds Up Libya Troop Deployment Deal to Prevent Slide Into 'Chaos'
Turkey's foreign minister is to meet with opposition party leaders and the government is expected to discuss the motion within the coming week
Italian Prime Minister Suggests Option for No-fly Zone in Libya Conflict
'A no-fly zone too can be an instrument for achieving a goal: the immediate cessation of hostilities,' says Giuseppe Conte
Turkey to Send Troops to Libya Following Military and Economic Pact
Erdogan recently signed a deal with Tripoli, criticizing Russia and some European and Arab countries for supporting 'warlord' Khalifa Haftar
Explained Why the Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal Is Rattling the East Mediterranean
Israel and Egypt, heavily invested in energy exploration in the area, among countries alarmed by Ankara-Tripoli pact to create exclusive economic zone
Erdogan in Tunisia for Surprise Talks on Libya
Visit comes as Turkey ramps up efforts to strike deals with nations on the Mediterranean, which included an agreement with Libya's internationally recognized government, a move that enraged Greece
Analysis The Major Powers’ Latest Middle Eastern Playing Field
Libya, which has two governments, two legislatures and dozens of militias, is feeling the brunt of the competing interests of a number of countries
Libya's East-based Forces Seize Ship With Turkish Crew
Turkey and Libya’s Tripoli-based government signed a maritime agreement last month, drawing international outrage and concern from several Mediterranean countries
Turkey's Parliament Ratifies Security Accord With Libya
Ankara has been backing the Libyan government led by Fayez al-Serraj as it fights off a months-long offensive by Khalifa Haftar's forces
U.S. Expresses Concern Over Escalation of Libyan Conflict After Russian Intervention
'With increased numbers of mercenaries on the ground, we think it's changing the landscape of the conflict and intensifying it,' says U.S. official
Erdogan Slams Russian 'Mercenaries' in Libya, Kremlin Voices Concern Over Possible Turkish Troop Deployment
Libyan force attacking Tripoli gives militias 3-day deadline
Fighting Rages Near Libya's Capital in Push by Eastern Army
The fresh bout of fighting comes after Hifter, leader of the self-styled Libyan National Army, declared Thursday that the 'zero hour' of the battle for Tripoli had begun
Besieged Libyan Capital's Airport Re-opens After 3 Months
Mitiga airport was closed down in September after shelling hit what was Tripoli's only functional civilian airport