Muammar Gaddafi

Former Libya ruler Gadhafi's son disqualified from running for president

Seif al-Islam Gadhafi was deemed ineligible because of previous convictions against him — he was sentenced to death by a Tripoli court in 2015 and is also wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of crimes against humanity

US military accuses Russia of sending warplanes to Libya in support of anti-govt mercenaries; Kremlin denies claim

The deployment of the fighter jets appeared to confirm Russia's deepening role in the sprawling proxy war, where its Libyan ally, commander Khalifa Hifter, suffered a series of major losses last week that dealt a heavy blow to his campaign

Europe-bound boat carrying migrants capsizes off Libya coast, 65 rescued; UN says 40 migrants presumed drowned

A boat carrying dozens of migrants bound for Europe capsized on Tuesday in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya, with at least 40 people missing and presumed drowned, UN officials said.

Violence in Tripoli: Cholera outbreak imminent with 60,000 living in makeshift refugee camps, says WHO

A month-old battle for Libya’s capital Tripoli risks causing an “exponential” rise in civilian casualties as well as outbreaks of deadly diseases including cholera, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.

Sushma Swaraj says 17 coordinators appointed in Tripoli to help Indians leave Libya; Indian embassy helping people with exit visas

Efforts to evacuate all Indians have been underway ever since tensions rose in Tripoli on 4 April, when Khalifa Haftar announced an attack on the Libyan capital to capture the region from the UN-backed Government of National Accord

Sushma Swaraj appeals to 500 Indians to leave Tripoli immediately as situation in Libya deteriorates

Efforts to evacuate all Indians have been underway ever since tensions rose in Tripoli on 4 April, when Khalifa Haftar announced an attack on the Libyan capital to capture the region from the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA).

Oil slips from five-month high as sluggish economic outlook counters tight market, Brent futures at strongest level

Despite the economic concerns, global oil markets are tight, and Brent and WTI crude oil futures have risen by 40% and 30% respectively since the start of the year.

One people, one future: Formal declaration of freedom on Friday

The new national flag, resurrected by rebels who forced Gaddafi from his capital Tripoli in August, filled streets and squares as jubilant crowds whooped for joy and fired in the air.

Libyan Police says 400 prisoners escaped Ain Zara prison amid Tripoli clashes, many of them supporters of Muammar Gaddafi

The Libya government has declared a state of emergency in and around Tripoli, saying the fighting is "an attempt to derail peaceful political transition".

Libyan National Army launches air strikes against rival militia that targeted oil facilities in eastern part of country

Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar's forces launched air strikes against a rival militia targeting key oil facilities in the east of the country