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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 )

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 )

International Criminal Court to Pursue Arrest of Gadhafi

Staff / Truthdig May 5, 2011 The International Criminal Court is preparing the official ground for the arrest of Moammar Gadhafi and two other high-ranking Libyan leaders later this month on charges of war crimes against peaceful protesters, including the deaths of thousands since demonstrations began in mid-February. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Restrepo’ Director Killed in Libya

Staff / Truthdig Apr 21, 2011 On Wednesday, Vanity Fair reported that one of its contributors, 40-year-old photojournalist and "Restrepo" co-director Tim Hetherington, was killed in a rocket-propelled grenade attack in Libya that also left three other journalists wounded. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Airstrikes Alone Aren’t Enough in Eastern Libya

Staff / Truthdig Apr 20, 2011 The fight in Libya is moving closer to the ground as NATO commanders admitted Tuesday that airstrikes alone cannot hold back Moammar Gadhafi’s powerful attacks on rebel-held Misrata. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tourism Threatens Libyans’ Ocean Rescue

Staff / Truthdig Apr 18, 2011 On Sunday thousands of locals and foreign workers in the Libyan coastal city of Misrata endured escalating attacks as pro-Gadhafi forces pummeled the area with rocket fire Salvation is uncertain and comes only by sea, as the Geneva-based humanitarian group International Organization for Migration speeds a leased car ferry back and forth (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )