Libyan Civil War

Watch: ISIS Gains Ground - in Libya
Dalit Halevy, Tova Dvorin , 10/6/2014, 3:55 PM (Reuters)

Marines Head for Libya, Riots Spread

Scott Krane ,9/13/2012, 9:02 AM

Aisha Qaddafi Asks ICC to Try Saif al-Islam

Gabe Kahn. ,2/1/2012, 10:18 PM

Qaddafi Loyalists Seize Bani Walid

Members of the infamous Brigade 93 have driven fighters for the new government out of the former Qaddafi stronghold of Bani Walid.Gabe Kahn., 1/24/2012, 5:35 PM

Qaddafi is Dead!

Fugitive dictator Muammar Qaddafi was killed as his home town of Sirte fell, marking an end to his despotic and eccentric 42-year rule.Gabe Kahn., 10/20/2011, 6:08 PM

Libya: Qaddafi Haunts Rebels Amid Victories

As rebel fighters take Bani Walid and edge toward final victory in Sirte, Qaddafi continues to haunt the new regime from hiding.Gabe Kahn., 10/19/2011, 2:03 PM

Anti-Qaddafi Fighters in Sirte Regroup, Again

For the third time in a week, anti-Qaddafi forces have been driven back and forced to regroup in their push into Sirte.Gabe Kahn., 10/14/2011, 12:23 PM

Libya: Rebels Pound Qaddafi Compound in Sirte

After over a month of intense fighting and numerous set backs, rebel fighters have reached the center of Qaddafi's home town.Gabe Kahn., 10/12/2011, 10:15 AM

Qaddafi Taunts Rebels Amid Failed Sirte Offensive

Fugitive strongman Muammar Qaddafi called for massive civil disobedience as Libya's rebels fail to take Sirte.Gabe Kahn., 10/7/2011, 1:36 AM

Rebel Fighters Raise Ire, Concern in Tripoli

As Libya's new leaders appoint a new cabinet to rule the country, its fighters in Tripoli have raised concerns for the future.Gabe Kahn., 10/3/2011, 10:20 PM

Qaddafi Strongholds Turn Back Rebels

Rebel forces in Libya have met fierce resistance in Bani Walid and Sirte, raising the specter of prolonged fighting.Gabe Kahn., 9/19/2011, 10:08 PM

Libya: Rebels Struggling in Sirte Offensive

Rebels are struggling against stiff resistance in Qaddafi's home town of Sirte as a second rebel offensive on nearby Bani Walid fails.Gabe Kahn., 9/17/2011, 10:33 PM

Libya: Rebels Bloodied at Bani Walid, Again

Rebels attempting to take the Qaddafi stronghold of Bani Walid were bloodied for the second time in a week by the town's defenders.Gabe Kahn., 9/17/2011, 9:58 PM

Libya: Bani Walid Assault Resumes

Rebel fighters resumed their assault on the oasis of Bani Walid on Libya's coast after a failed assault earlier in the week.Gabe Kahn., 9/16/2011, 2:11 PM

Summarizing Libya's Ideological Precipice

Islamic leaders in Libya accused de facto prime minister Mahmoud Jibril of being an 'extreme secularist' who is 'worse than Qaddafi.'Gabe Kahn., 9/14/2011, 9:49 PM

Residents Pour Out of Bani Walid

Residents are pouring out of the Qaddafi stronghold of Bani Walid amid a lull in fighting as rebels regroup for a new offensive.Gabe Kahn., 9/13/2011, 6:51 PM

Libya: Bani Walid Surrender Talks Fail

Negotiations for the peaceful surrender of Qaddafi loyalists at Bani Walid have failed, setting the stage for a rebel offensive.Gabe Kahn., 9/9/2011, 4:12 PM

ICC Seeks Red Notice for Qaddafi

The International Criminal Court asked Interpol to issue Red Notices for Muammar Qaddafi for alleged "crimes against humanity."Gabe Kahn., 9/8/2011, 8:22 PM

Analysis: Libya's Elusive Desert Fox

The manhunt for Muammar Qaddafi has generated a flurry of headlines and few concrete leads -- put simply, no one knows where Qaddafi is.Gabe Kahn., 9/7/2011, 6:30 PM

Libyan Convoy in Niger Stirs Qaddafi Pot

A large convoy of Qaddafi loyalists were seen in Niger, leading to speculation Qaddafi is going into exile and planning an insurgency.Gabe Kahn., 9/6/2011, 8:41 PM

West Races to Secure Qaddafi Munitions

Western leaders race to secure Qaddafi's copious arms stockpiles, hoping of stave off a long-insurgency against the nascent rebel regime.Gabe Kahn., 9/5/2011, 8:08 PM

Qaddafi: "Let Libya Burn!"

Fugitive strongman Muammar Qaddafi vowed never to surrender and to liberate Libya from the rebels who ousted him -- "Let Libya Burn!"Gabe Kahn., 9/1/2011, 10:29 PM

Rebels, West Meet to Map Libya's Future

Libyans rebels met with Western leaders to map their nation's future as strongman Muammar Qaddafi remains at large. Gabe Kahn., 9/1/2011, 9:13 PM

Libyan Rebels Extend Sirte Offensive Deadline

Libya's caretaker rebel government has extended the deadline for Qaddafi loyalists in Sirte to negotiate a surrender. Gabe Kahn., 9/1/2011, 8:01 PM

Libya's Rebels Raise Algerian Tensions

Libya's rebels have upped regional tensions demanding Algeria hand over Qaddafi's family; Saturday deadline for Sirte; 50,000 Dead Gabe Kahn., 8/30/2011, 8:51 PM

Libyan Rebels Want Tripoli's UN Seat

The chairman of Libya's National Transitional Council says the rebels want to assume Tripoli's seat at the United Nations next month. Gabe Kahn., 8/26/2011, 2:17 PM

Libyan Elections in 8 Months

Rebel leaders say Libya will hold elections in eight months and Muammar Qaddafi will given a fair trial - if he's taken alive.Gabe Kahn., 8/24/2011, 7:37 PM

Fierce Fighting at Qaddafi Compound

As rebels prepare to assault Qaddafi's compound in Tripoli its clear the strongman plans to exact his price in blood and headlines.Gabe Kahn., 8/23/2011, 4:43 PM

Rebels Promise Qaddafi, Sons 'Fair Trial'

Rebel political leader Mustafa Abdel Jalil promised Muammar Qaddafi a 'fair trial' should he be taken alive.Gabe Kahn., 8/22/2011, 7:28 PM

Qaddafi Forces Shell Downtown Tripoli

After hours of euphoric celebration as Libya's rebels took much of Tripoli unopposed, Qaddafi tanks have started shelling the city center.Gabe Kahn., 8/22/2011, 6:26 PM

The Battle for Tripoli is at Hand

This weekend's raid on Tripoli by rebel fighters marks the beginning of the battle for Tripoli - and Qaddafi's last stand.Gabe Kahn., 8/21/2011, 10:49 PM

Qaddafi, Rebels Deny Backchannel Talks

Both the government of Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi and the rebel leadership in the country deny they are holding backchannel talks.Gabe Kahn., 8/16/2011, 8:07 PM

Qaddafi's Interior Minister Defects

Libyan Interior Minister Nassr al-Mabrouk Abdullah arrived with 9 family members in Cairo in what appears to be a defection.Gabe Kahn., 8/15/2011, 8:38 PM

Libya: Rebels Seize Part of Strategic Zawiya

Libyan rebels appear to have seized part of the strategic and symbolic town of Zawiya some 50 kilometers from Tripoli; fighting continues.Gabe Kahn., 8/15/2011, 6:44 PM

NATO Underestimated Qaddafi Support

A captured general loyal to eccentric Libyan strongman Muamar Qaddafi says NATO has underestimated the dictator's support.Gabe Kahn., 8/14/2011, 12:05 PM

Libya: Rebels Moving on Symbolic Zawiya

Libya's rebels are moving to take the symbolic and key city of Zawiya; heavy fighting reported.Gabe Kahn., 8/14/2011, 11:18 AM

Libya: Khamis Qaddafi Alive

A spokesman for the government of Muammar Qaddafi denied earlier reports the dictators son, Khamis, was slain in a NATO airstrike.Gabe Kahn., 8/5/2011, 5:06 PM

Rebels: Khamis Qaddafi Slain in NATO Airstrik

Rebels say Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi's son Khamis was slain in a NATO airstrike in embattled Zliten.Gabe Kahn., 8/5/2011, 2:46 PM

Rebel Commander Assassinated

The commander of Libya's rebel commander, Abdul-Fattah Younis, was assassinated shortly before questioning.Gabe Kahn., 7/29/2011, 5:05 PM

Qaddafi Switches to Offense

With Nato's position fracturing over Libyan strongman Muammar Qadaffi, the encircled dictator has launched a major offensive.Gabe Kahn., 7/26/2011, 9:32 PM

Rebel Forces Encircle Brega

Libyan government forces have killed 8 rebels near the strategic oil town of Brega.Chana Ya'ar, 7/20/2011, 12:01 PM

US: "Muammar Qadaffi Must Go!"

US and Libyan officials met face-to-face this weekend at a meeting in which US officials said their would be meetings until Qadaffi is gone.Gabe Kahn., 7/19/2011, 10:21 PM

Libyan Rebels Claim Brega Theirs

Libya's rebels claim victory at Brega as they encircle the key oil town which has changed hands several times in the five-month civil war.Gabe Kahn., 7/18/2011, 8:22 PM

Libyan Jews Recognize New Gov't

A Libyan Jewish organization formally recognizes the rebel shadow government and hopes to reconcile Jews to the country.Chana Ya'ar, 7/17/2011, 1:11 PM

Rebels' Faces Blackened at Brega

In another set-back for Libya's rebels their fighters fail to take the oil city of Brega as a key meeting convenes to discus the country's future.Gabe Kahn., 7/15/2011, 4:21 PM

Qaddafi Vows to Blow Up Tripoli

Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi has vowed to blow up Tripoli rather than surrender it to rebels if they succeed in taking the city.Gabe Kahn., 7/15/2011, 5:16 AM

Rebels Routed at Qawalish

Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi proved he wouldn't go silently into the night with a raid that sent rebel plans to advance into disarray.Gabe Kahn., 7/14/2011, 12:45 AM

France, Qadaffi Passing Notes

France has split with NATO policy and is calling for negotiations with Qadaffi.Gabe Kahn., 7/13/2011, 4:13 AM

Qadaffi Braces for Rebel Attack

Libyan strongman Muamarr Qadaffi has reportedly armed militias surrounding Tripoli in preparation for an expected rebel push on the capital.Gabe Kahn., 7/11/2011, 7:44 PM

Libyan Rebels Break Out

Libyan rebels in the Nusafa region have seized several hamlets from Qadaffi's forces raising hopes they will advance towards TripoliGabe Kahn., 7/11/2011, 7:43 PM

NATO Killed Libyan Civilians?

NATO "regrets the loss of innocent civilian lives" and notes Qadaffi's regime is "determined to use violence against its own citizens.”Gil Ronen, 6/21/2011, 1:13 AM

Explosions Near Qaddafi Compound

Six explosions and clouds of smoke near Qaddafi’s Bab al-Aziziya compound before dawn. Gil Ronen, 6/16/2011, 5:41 PM

Hillary in Africa

Secretary of State Clinton sought to combat an African predisposition to protect QaddafiAmiel Ungar, 6/16/2011, 12:37 AM

ICC Probing Qadaffi Terror-Rapes

ICC investigators are probing claims Qaddafi distributed 'Viagra' to his soldiers to further his terror-rape campaign in a 'horrific first.'Gabe Kahn., 6/9/2011, 7:23 PM

Russia Mediates Against Qaddafi

Mikhail Margelov's visit to the Libyan rebels in Benghazi demonstrates that Russia is breaking with Qaddafi to conserve its interests.Amiel Ungar, 6/6/2011, 11:44 PM

S. African President in Libya

South African President Jacob Zuma has arrived in the Libyan capital, hoping to broker a deal to end the civil war. Chana Ya'ar, 5/30/2011, 9:37 PM

What is Qaddafi 'Peace' Gambit?

The Libyan Government's call for unconditional peace talks can be interpreted as surrender or an attempt to split its adversaries.Amiel Ungar, 5/26/2011, 11:29 PM

Qaddafi Hid Under Playground

International Criminal Court prosecutors want warrants for the arrest of Gaddafi for torture, murder and the brutal suppression of opponents.Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, 5/16/2011, 5:27 PM

UN Wants Libya Ceasefire

UN sends envoy to Libya; NATO continues air strikes; ICC sets sights on Qaddafi for "crimes against humanity;" Qaddafi: "You cannot kill me!" Gabe Kahn., 5/16/2011, 4:04 PM

Libyan Rebels Take Misrata

Libyan rebels take the beseiged western port city of Misrata from Qaddafi; NATO airstrikes reported in Tripoli.Gabe Kahn., 5/12/2011, 11:21 PM

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