(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Two Syrian girls died in the Mediterranean after their boat which was carrying 27 Syrian refugees on route to Europe capsized off the shores of Libya. The girls, who were eight months and five years old, were among six of the 27 passengers on the …
Read More »Supplying Misrata’s Hospital is the Key to Winning the Battle Against ISIS in Sirte
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Mohammed Abu Grin, a GNA backed fighter, was injured from a landmine explosion. (AFP) Misrata’s Central Hospital, the city’s only hospital, has been overflowing as Libyan forces fighting ISIS in Sirte suffer losses from a car bomb attack earlier this week. Misrata, Libya’s third largest …
Read More »Greek Vessel Loads Oil From Zueitina Oil Port Despite Hostile Environment
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) An Oil tanker sent by the Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) began to load a shipment of oil on Thursday from the Zueitina oil port after forces loyal to General Khalifa Haftar allowed the tanker to dock, said an official from the port. Earlier this …
Read More »ISIS Attacks Libyan Checkpoint in Sirte with Two Car Bombs
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Ten Government of National Accord (GNA) troops were killed on Thursday after two car bombs exploded. The attack was committed by ISIS suicide bombers in a desperate attempt to hold their position in Sirte, the extremist group’s only stronghold in Africa. Ahmed Hadia, a spokesperson …
Read More »America’s Own War Criminal In Libya
(Republished from the Huffington Post) by: Aly Abuzaakouk At the onset of the Libyan Revolution in February 2011, Colonel (General) Khalifa Haftar, who had been living comfortably in exile in suburban Virginia for two decades, returned to Libya with the blessing of the United States to finally get vengeance against Muammar …
Read More »Libya’s Head of Intelligence Says ISIS Has No Room To Escape
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Forces loyal to the UN-backed unity government (GNA) in Tripoli said they are nearing the end to their fight against ISIS in Sirte. As of yesterday, one of three districts that were controlled by ISIS was liberated by Libyan forces said a security official on …
Read More »Libya Already Preparing for Post-Victory in Sirte
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Post victory talks among Libyan officials are already taking place as the Libyans announce the appointment of a military governor to administer Sirte, once their forces are victorious against ISIS. Colonel Mohamed Al-Ghasrie said, “our forces will nominate a leader. He might rule for a …
Read More »GNA Troops Continue to Liberate Sirte From ISIS
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) On Tuesday, Libyan forces loyal to the UN-backed unity government in Tripoli said that the last districts in central Sirte, where ISIS fighters were hiding, are now under their control. Libyan forces have been battling against ISIS since May and have recently made significant gains …
Read More »GNA Appoints Committee to Take Care of Libyan National Fund Worth $67 Billion
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Hassan Bouhadi submits his resignation from the LIA. On Monday, the UN-backed unity government (GNA) formed a five-member committee to look after Libya’s $67 billion sovereign wealth fund. The committee is not meant to discard the assets of the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), said the …
Read More »Canadian Company and Government Knowingly Violate UN Arms Embargo on Libya
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Streit Group, a Canadian-owned company, has supplied armoured vehicles to war torn Libya in violation of the UN imposed arms embargo. The UN has spoken against Streit Group, who has manufacturing plants in Innisfil, Ontario, north of Toronto, for violating a UN resolution and sending …
Read More »US Sends Special Operations Troops to Libya
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) US Special Operations troops are aiding and advising forces loyal to the UN-backed unity government in Tripoli (GNA) in their fight against ISIS in Sirte, said the Pentagon. On Tuesday, Henrietta Levin, the Pentagon spokesperson said, “A small number of US forces have gone in …
Read More »GNA Forces Begin Post-Liberation Clean Up
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) After making major gains in Sirte this week, forces loyal to the UN-backed government (GNA) began the process of clearing the areas they liberated of any landmines and other explosives left by ISIS. Though the GNA backed forces were able to make major gains, there …
Read More »70 Percent of Sirte is Free from ISIS
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) In the last 24 hours, Libyan forces fighting ISIS in Sirte have liberated most of the city with the help of US airstrikes which have enabled the Libyan forces to take over strategic areas in the city centre. Mokhtar Khalifa, the mayor of Sirte, said …
Read More »GNA Forces Take Over Strategic Buildings in Sirte
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) On Wednesday, Libyan forces fighting ISIS in Sirte were able to take over and secure the Ouagadougou Conference Centre, a hospital, and university buildings in the coastal city. The advance came after the United States began its airstrikes campaign last week. Libyan forces were struggling …
Read More »French Collaboration with UAE and Egypt in Eastern Libya Weakens UN-Backed Government in Tripoli
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Intelligence Online, a publication that analyzes intelligence agencies around the world, published a document on July 27th saying that the UAE was endorsing French operations in eastern Libya. A UAE news site reported a meetings between UAE and French officials which was coordinated by Arif …
Read More »Obama Holds Meeting at Pentagon to Review Operation Odyssey Lightning
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday met the National Security Council for a debriefing of the airstrike campaign on ISIS in Libya, named Operation Odyssey Lightning, at the Pentagon. Obama and Biden met with Defense Secretary Ash Carter, CIA Director John Brennan …
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