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This file photo, taken on January 11, 2017, shows a general view of an oil refinery in Libya’s northern town of Ras Lanuf, where opposing forces are fighting to gain control. (AFP)

Libya: Open Civil War in Oil Crescent Region

by Khalid Mahmoud | Mar 7, 2017 | Middle East

Cairo- Civil war broke out Monday in Libya’s Oil Crescent Region after the Libyan National Army (LNA) accused armed militias of participating in battles staged by Benghazi Defense Brigade (BDB) and other militias supporting the Government of National Accord,...

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A view of the anchorage at the Es Sider export terminal in Ras Lanuf, west of Benghazi March 11, 2014. REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori

Libyan Parliament Announces Collapse of Political Dialogue

by Khalid Mahmoud | Mar 5, 2017 | Middle East

Cairo- The Libyan dialogue collapsed on Saturday after the internationally-recognized parliament announced boycotting it, threatening political efforts to reach a peaceful settlement for the Libyan crisis. Libyan oil, also, appeared on the military conflict agenda, as...

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A member of military forces loyal to Libya’s eastern government points to a fire near the Libyan cement factory during clashes with the Shura Council of Libyan Revolutionaries, an alliance of former anti-Gaddafi rebels who have joined forces with Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia, in Benghazi, Libya April 15, 2016. REUTERS/Stringer

Libyan Parliament might Grant Amnesty to Rebels in Oil Crescent Region

by Khalid Mahmoud | Sep 18, 2016 | Middle East

Cairo- Parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh Issa called on all the armed in the oil crescent region to hand out their weapons to the Libyan National Army (LNA) and the guards of the oil facilities. From his part, Prime Minister of Libya’s unity government Fayez Seraj...

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A general view shows an oil refinery in Zawia, west of Tripoli, December 18, 2013. REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny/File Photo

Libyan National Army Seizes Oil Crescent Region

by Khalid Mahmoud | Sep 13, 2016 | Middle East

Cairo- Italy hinted on Monday that it might send military forces to Libya, hours after the Libyan National Army (LNA) announced seizing the oil crescent region with no losses. The U.N.-backed unity government in Libya considered this step an escalation in the Libyan...