Libyan Civil War

Watch: ISIS Gains Ground - in Libya

Ansar al-Sharia waves ISIS flags, declares loyalty to group after taking over strategic Libyan coastal city.

Drones and Marines Head for Libya as Riots Spread in Middle East

U.S. sends Marines, NATO countries beef up embassy security as Middle East riots spread following Wednesday's tragic violence in Libya.

Aisha Qaddafi Asks ICC to Try Saif al-Islam

Late strongman Muammar Qaddafi's daughter has asked the ICC to intervene on her brother's behalf and try him at the Hague.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Qaddafi Taunts Rebels Amid Failed Sirte Offensive

Fugitive strongman Muammar Qaddafi called for massive civil disobedience as Libya's rebels fail to take Sirte.

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.

Qaddafi Strongholds Turn Back Rebels

Rebel forces in Libya have met fierce resistance in Bani Walid and Sirte, raising the specter of prolonged fighting.

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.

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.

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.

Libya's Ideological Precipice: Islamist or Secular?

Islamic leaders in Libya accused de facto prime minister Mahmoud Jibril of being an 'extreme secularist' who is 'worse than Qaddafi.'

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.

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.

ICC Seeks Red Notice for Qaddafi

The International Criminal Court asked Interpol to issue Red Notices for Muammar Qaddafi for alleged "crimes against humanity."

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.

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.

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.

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!"

Rebels, Western Leaders 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.

Libyan Rebels Extend Sirte Offensive Deadline

Libya's caretaker rebel government has extended the deadline for Qaddafi loyalists in Sirte to negotiate a surrender.

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

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.

Libyan Elections in 8 Months; Fair Trial for Qaddafi

Rebel leaders say Libya will hold elections in eight months and Muammar Qaddafi will given a fair trial - if he's taken alive.

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.

Not So Fast! 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.

Rebels Promise Qaddafi, Sons 'Fair Trial'

Rebel political leader Mustafa Abdel Jalil promised Muammar Qaddafi a 'fair trial' should he be taken alive.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Libya: Rebels Moving on Symbolic Zawiya

Libya's rebels are moving to take the symbolic and key city of Zawiya; heavy fighting reported.

Captured General: 'NATO Underestimated Qaddafi Support'

A captured general loyal to eccentric Libyan strongman Muamar Qaddafi says NATO has underestimated the dictator's support.

Rebels: Khamis Qaddafi Slain in NATO Airstrike

Rebels say Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi's son Khamis was slain in a NATO airstrike in embattled Zliten.

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.

Libyan Rebel Commander Assassinated

The commander of Libya's rebel commander, Abdul-Fattah Younis, was assassinated shortly before questioning.

Qadaffi Switches to Offense as Western Stance Softens

With Nato's position fracturing over Libyan strongman Muammar Qadaffi, the encircled dictator has launched a major offensive.

Libyan Rebel Forces Tighten Grip on Brega

Libyan government forces have killed 8 rebels near the strategic oil town of Brega.

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.

Libya's Rebels Claim Victory at Brega

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.

Libyan Jews Appoint Envoy to Benghazi Shadow Gov't

A Libyan Jewish organization formally recognizes the rebel shadow government and hopes to reconcile Jews to the country.

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.

Libyan 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.

Qadaffi Forces Route Rebels 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.

France Reaches Out to Qadaffi

France has split with NATO policy and is calling for negotiations with Qadaffi.

Qadaffi Bracing for Rebel Offensive

Libyan strongman Muamarr Qadaffi has reportedly armed militias surrounding Tripoli in preparation for an expected rebel push on the capital.

Libyan Rebels Break Out in Nusafa Mountains

Libyan rebels in the Nusafa region have seized several hamlets from Qadaffi's forces raising hopes they will advance towards Tripoli

NATO: Stray Bomb May Have 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.”

Six Explosions Near Qaddafi Compound

Six explosions and clouds of smoke near Qaddafi’s Bab al-Aziziya compound before dawn.

Clinton Attempts to Enlist Africa Against Qaddafi

Secretary of State Clinton sought to combat an African predisposition to protect Qaddafi

ICC Probing Viagra Use in Qadaffi Terror-Rape Campaign

ICC investigators are probing claims Qaddafi distributed 'Viagra' to his soldiers to further his terror-rape campaign in a 'horrific first.'

Russia Prepares to Throw Qaddafi Under the Bus

Mikhail Margelov's visit to the Libyan rebels in Benghazi demonstrates that Russia is breaking with Qaddafi to conserve its interests.

S. African President Attempts to Broker Deal in Libya

South African President Jacob Zuma has arrived in the Libyan capital, hoping to broker a deal to end the civil war.

Analysis of Libyan Peace Overtures: Surrender or Poisoned Fruit

The Libyan Government's call for unconditional peace talks can be interpreted as surrender or an attempt to split its adversaries.

‘Qaddafi ’Hid under Children’s Playground’

International Criminal Court prosecutors want warrants for the arrest of Gaddafi for torture, murder and the brutal suppression of opponents.

UN Trying to Broker 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!"

Libyan Rebels Take Misrata

Libyan rebels take the beseiged western port city of Misrata from Qaddafi; NATO airstrikes reported in Tripoli.