News for Libya Watch: Lebanon protesters burn tires, tear down fenceRuptly reports on violent protests across Lebanon as civilians brought up on charges of terrorism in Libya. ANALYSIS: Turkey has become a rogue stateTurkey is sowing conflict in Libya, Somalia, Yemen and Qatar, planning to renew the Ottoman Empire which Erdogan intends to head. 'Turkey’s intervention in Libya has legal standing'President Saied: No country, including US, has dared to ask him permission to build military bases on Tunisian soil. Libya's former interim Prime Minister dies from coronavirusMahmoud Jibril, former head of rebel government that overthrew Muammar Qaddafi in 2011, dies in Cairo after contracting COVID-19. Libyan militant sent to prison over Benghazi attacksFederal US judge sentences Mustafa al-Imam to more than 19 years in prison for his role in the 2012 Benghazi attacks. Israel officially opposes Turkey-Libya sea corridor deal'But that doesn’t mean we're sending battleships to confront Turkey.' - Foreign Minister. Venezuela, Libya elected to UN Human Rights CouncilIsraeli, US ambassadors condemn decision to allow countries with questionable human rights records to serve on UNHRC. US kills 17 jihadists in LibyaUS forces kill 17 suspected jihadists in air strike in southern Libya. Black Slavery exists today in Muslim-dominated African nationsBlack slavery is rampant in these Muslim-dominated African countries, but no one is talking about it. Report: Netanyahu may have benefited from cousin's Libya dealsHuffPost reports that a company owned by PM's cousin sold electrodes to Libya while Netanyahu invested in its raw material supply company. Three dead in suicide attack in LibyaSuicide attackers storm Libyan foreign ministry in Tripoli, killing at least three. ISIS claims responsibility. Benghazi terrorist sent to 22 years in prisonAhmed Abu Khattala, believed to be the mastermind behind 2012 attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, sentenced to 22 years in prison.U.S. air strike kills Al-Qaeda terrorist in LibyaThe United States military says it conducted an air strike in Libya targeting a terrorist from Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb. Six dead in car bomb explosion in BenghaziAt least six people killed in car bomb explosion in the center of the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi.US exemption allows import of some Jewish artifacts from LibyaSome Jewish artifacts from Libya can still be brought into US, despite new import restrictions. New US MOU gives Libya 'license to steal,' activist saysUS agrees to Libyan request that activists say prevents ancient Jewish artifacts from leaving the country.22 killed in car bomb attack in LibyaAt least 22 people killed in a double car bomb attack in city of Benghazi. Egypt upholds death sentences for 7 ISIS membersEgyptian court upholds death sentences for seven people over beheadings in Libya of 21 Christians. Libya considering extradition of Manchester terrorist's brotherLibyan authorities say they are processing a request from Britain to extradite the brother of the Manchester bomber. Britain seeks extradition of Manchester terrorist's brotherBritish prosecutors ask Libya to extradite Hashem Abedi, whose brother carried out attack following Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.US arrests terrorist who attacked embassy in Libya on 9/11Officials say terrorist who participated in murder of US ambassador in 2012 attack on embassy captured, to be brought back to US.U.S. air strikes kill several ISIS jihadists in LibyaTwo U.S. air strikes kill several Islamic State jihadists southeast of Sirte.American forces kill 17 ISIS jihadists in LibyaU.S. forces carry out six air strikes against ISIS camp in Libya. Trump announces new travel restrictions for 8 countriesPresident Trump replacing travel ban with a targeted list of restrictions enhancing vetting for nationals from eight countries. Qaddafi's son released by Libyan militiaSaif al-Islam Qaddafi reportedly freed after six years in captivity. Group behind Benghazi attack dissolvesAnsar al-Sharia, accused by Washington of 2012 attack on consulate in Benghazi, announces its dissolution. Russia moving special forces into LibyaU.S. sources claim Russia moving special forces into Libya to aid Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar. Report: Trump to restrict immigration from some Muslim countriesTrump expected to sign several orders restricting immigration from Syria and six other Middle Eastern or African countries, say sources. US bombers wipe out ISIS training center85 terrorists killed in stealth bomber strikes against ISIS forces in Libya targeting Europe. Plane hijacking in Malta ends without injuriesHijackers who pledged loyalty to former Libyan dictator free their hostages unharmed and surrender. Passenger plane hijacked over Libya amid bomb threatJet carrying 118 people diverted to Malta in apparent hijacking as terrorists threaten to blow up the plane. Italy warned about Milan-based ISIS cellLybia warns Italian authorities of possible ISIS cell on its soil, jihadist plans to cross Mediterranean into Italy and mount attacks. Black Lives Matter targets 'Israeli Apartheid'Radical organization releases 6-point platform, demands Israeli aid be diverted to reparations to Iraq and Libya. Benghazi report: Surprise allies, security snafusSacrificed for politics: 4 Americans die as State Department worries about offending Libya. The rest rescued by Qhaddafi supporters. ISIS's silent Libyan crucifixion campaign revealedHRW exposes underreported atrocities of ISIS rule in Sirte, including beheading 'sorcerers' and flogging music listeners. US to arm Libya against ISISSenior officials reveal administration is ready to get UN sanctions lifted, in effort to stop ISIS from gaining ground in North Africa. France warns world: Be ready to fight in LibyaFrench FM warns world must be prepared for military involvement, as militias oppose newly arrived UN-backed unity government head. Obama backtracks Cameron criticism, not for BibiAfter apparent British fury, White House tries to cover Obama's comments in interview in which he bashed Netanyahu as well. ISIS gaining ground in Libya, warns officialThe number of ISIS fighters in Libya has risen rapidly while the number of jihadists in Iraq and Syria has dropped. Belgium arrests 4 seeking to go to Syria, LibyaPolice say not related to November attack in Paris; officials believe about 500 Belgians are fighting with ISIS in Syria. Libyan official: ISIS got our chemical weaponsLibyan former intelligence official claims terrorist groups got hold of Qaddafi's chemical weapons arsenal and then smuggled it to Syria. Canada trying to figure out global spread of ISISCanadian Defense Minister speaks about 'evolution of the mission' against ISIS as it enters Libya, Sinai, and calls to 'fight smarter.' Experts warn ISIS menace is rising in AfricaA coalition of Libyan ISIS rebels and Boko Haram could be a game-changer on the continent, with ISIS know-how already revamping Boko Haram. ISIS amassing an army on Europe's border?French defense minister says he fears Islamic State branch in Libya, just miles from Italy, could see a massive influx in foreign fighters.ISIS tightens its grip on LibyaWith world attention battling 'ISIS central' in Iraq and Syria, UN report warns the jihadists are steadily growing in North Africa. ISIS starts building an air force in LibyaOfficials reveal ISIS using flight simulators to train pilots in Libya; UN report lists up to 3,000 ISIS jihadists in the strategic state. US airstrike takes out ISIS Libyan branch headMissile from F-15 fighter jet hits senior ISIS leader, presumably killing him in 'significant blow' to ISIS plans in North Africa. Netanyahu envisions 'three more Israels'?Outlining vision for countering Iranian conventional threat, prime minister curiously suggests 'Israels' near Afghanistan, Libya and Yemen. Greece Finds Weapons Shipment Headed for LibyaGreek coast guard raids a Bolivian-flagged freighter, finding a shipment of undeclared weapons apparently headed for Libya. 'UN Won't Stop ISIS if it Beheads All Libyans'Libyan Ambassador to the UN reveals Security Council ignoring help requests to stop ISIS's local rampage, and thereby 'encourages' it. Four Italians Abducted in Libya - by ISIS?Italian Foreign Ministry reports 4 Italian construction workers at oil and gas complex abducted, after ISIS targets Italy in Cairo. American Drones May Monitor ISIS in LibyaUnited States talking with countries in North Africa about locating drones to monitor ISIS in Libya, senior administration official says. Europe Fearful ISIS Set to Invade EuropeISIS members could infiltrate Europe together with masses of refugees from Libya, Syria, and Iraq, a top EU official said. Algerian Terror Head's Group: He Survived StrikeAfter announcement of Belmokhtar's death, his al-Mourabitoun releases statement calling reports of his death 'false.'Libya: 'Too Early' to Confirm Algerian KilledLibyan military spokesman says it is too early to determine whether Mokhtar Belmokhtar was killed in an American airstrike in Libya.Pentagon Confirms Algerian Terrorist Was TargetedPentagon confirms that Mokhtar Belmokhtar was indeed the target of an airstrike in Libya, but will not confirm if he was killed.Senior Qaeda Terrorist Reportedly Killed in LibyaLibya's recognized government says Algerian terrorist Mokhtar Belmokhtar was killed in a U.S. airstrike inside Libya. |
