Fighting Rages as Libya Force Pushes Toward Key Western City

SAMY MAGDY / The Associated Press Jan 26, 2020 The cease-fire further crumbles as militias loyal to commander Khalifa Hifter advance on Misrata in clashes with Tripoli government allies. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Turkish Lawmakers Authorize Sending Troops to Fight in Libya

SUZAN FRASER / The Associated Press Jan 2, 2020 The move to support current government in Tripoli is seen as a threat to regional security and is denounced by Greece, Israel and Cyprus. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Fighting Rages Near Libya’s Capital Amid Push by Rebel Army

SAMY MAGDY / The Associated Press Dec 14, 2019 The country may be plunged into a bout of violence rivaling the scale of the 2011 conflict that ousted and killed Moammar Gadhafi. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Deadly Chaos of America’s Forever Wars Is Spreading

Nick Turse / TomDispatch Jul 1, 2019 The destruction of U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, which echoes our follies in Vietnam and elsewhere, is not limited by borders—just ask Libyans. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

U.S. Pulls Forces From Libya as Fighting Approaches Capital

RAMI MUSA and SAMY MAGDY / The Associated Press Apr 7, 2019 An unspecified number of U.S. troops leave as a Libyan commander's forces advance toward Tripoli and clash with rival militias. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Libya Crisis: Rival Forces Say They Control Tripoli Airport

RAMI MUSA / The Associated Press Apr 6, 2019 The offensive could plunge the oil-rich country into the worst violence since the 2011 civil war that toppled dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Moammar Gadhafi Warned U.K.’s Tony Blair That Ousting Him Would Open the Door to Jihadis

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 11, 2016 Transcripts of two fraught telephone conversations between the men in 2011 show Gadhafi warning that his removal from power would enable jihadi groups to seize control of Libya and use it as a staging ground to attack Europe. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pentagon Hymn, the Shores of Tripoli

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Aug 29, 2014 With the tragic killing of journalist James Foley, it’s increasingly apparent that the Middle East (and beyond) is getting more complex and convoluted. Dig deeper

U.S. Embassy in Libya Evacuated Amid Clashes

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 26, 2014 The U.S. Embassy in Libya was shuttered and its diplomats evacuated under military escort to neighboring Tunisia on Saturday as what Secretary of State John Kerry called "free-wheeling militia violence" intensified. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Washington Fights Fire With Fire in Libya

By Nick Turse, TomDispatch Apr 15, 2014 Is the US secretly training Libyan militiamen in the Canary Islands? That’s what I asked a spokesman for U Africa Command “I am surprised by your mentioning the Canary Islands,” he responded by email “I have not heard this before, and wonder where you heard this”. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Gadhafi, Son and Aide Buried in Secret Site

Staff / Truthdig Oct 25, 2011 Putting a ceremonial end to a 42-year era in Libya, the nation's late leader Col Moammar Gadhafi was laid to rest, along with his son Muatassim and his defense minister, Abu Bakr Younis, in an undisclosed location The three died after their capture last Thursday and (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gadhafi Is Reported Killed in Libya

Staff / Truthdig Oct 20, 2011 After months of local turmoil and international military intervention, a major development has occurred that constitutes the end of an era in Libya, as official media in the North African nation reported Thursday that longtime leader Col Moammar Gadhafi is dead Updated (more) Official media in the North African nation reported Thursday that longtime leader Col. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )