Impossible to contain COVID-19 in war-torn countries like Libya, says United Nations
The fight is between the internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) led by Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj against the House of Representatives, allied to renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar and his Libyan National Army (LNA).
Apr 05, 2020, 07:39 AM IST
Libya PM's convoy comes under gunfire, no casualties: Unity govt
The convoy of Libya`s contested unity government chief, Fayez al-Sarraj, came under gunfire in Tripoli on Monday, without causing any casualties, his administration said.
Feb 20, 2017, 18:33 PM IST
Libya strongman says Russia `to fight arms embargo`
The Government of National Accord (GNA), based in Tripoli, is recognised by the international community.
Blow to Libya unity government as rival seizes offices
Libya`s UN-backed unity government suffered a blow in its Tripoli base late Friday when a rival seized key offices in the capital and proclaimed the reinstatement of the former administration.
Oct 15, 2016, 12:29 PM IST
Libyan forces capture Sirte convention centre, hospital from Islamic State
Libyan forces battling to oust Islamic State (IS) from Sirte said they had made major advances on Wednesday, capturing a convention centre previously used as a base by the jihadist group, as well as the city`s university and hospital.
Aug 10, 2016, 20:26 PM IST
Libya's self-declared National Salvation government stepping down - statement
Unity government leaders arrived by ship from Tunisia last Wednesday, after the National Salvation government closed Tripoli`s air space to prevent them from flying in.
