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Libyans celebrate in Benghazi after Khalifa Haftar announced the total liberation of the coastal eastern city. (AFP)

Europe Hails Benghazi Liberation as Sarraj Congratulates Libyans and Ignores Haftar

by Khalid Mahmoud | Jul 7, 2017 | Middle East

Cairo – Life has started to return to normal in Libya’s second city Benghazi only hours after commander of the National Libyan Army Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar announced its “complete liberation” from armed extremists after over three years of fierce battles....

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Members of the Libyan National Army celebrate after the liberation of the last region of terrorist militants in their last stronghold in Benghazi, Libya, Wednesday. REUTERS

Haftar Forces Announce Total Liberation of Benghazi

by Khalid Mahmoud | Jul 6, 2017 | Middle East

Cairo – The Libyan National Army (LNA) led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar announced on Wednesday the liberation of the last strongholds of armed groups in Saberi, north of Benghazi. Brigadier General Ismail al-Baraki, commander of the Saberi Operations Room,...

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Libya transition government Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thani. (AFP)

Libya: Thani’s Govt. Threatens to Arrest Sarraj Ministers

by Khaled Mahmoud and Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 9, 2017 | Middle East

Cairo, London – Libya’s transition government, of Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thani, escalated on Thursday its dispute with the UN-backed national accord government of PM Fayez al-Sarraj after it ordered the arrest of the latter’s ministers. Thani gave “strict...

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Commander of the Libyan National Army Khalifa Haftar. (Reuters)

Libya Demands Probe into Qatari Meddling as Haftar Vows to Retaliate

by Khalid Mahmoud | Jun 2, 2017 | Middle East

Cairo – The National Human Rights Committee in Libya demanded on Thursday that an international investigation be launched in “Qatar’s interference and financial and military support for extremists groups and organizations” in the country. Commander of the Libyan...

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Smoke rises during heavy clashes between rival factions in Tripoli, Libya, May 27, 2017. REUTERS/Hani Amara

Egypt’s Airstrikes Target Cities in Central Libya

by Abdul Sattar Hatita and Khalid Mahmoud | May 31, 2017 | Middle East

Egyptian-Libyan borders, Cairo – Egypt stretched the scope of airstrikes against Libyan cities on Tuesday to reach extremists’ military bases in the central areas of Jafra and Hawn. Egypt’s air force began the attacks earlier this week, just hours following an attack...