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French Defense Minister Florence Barley said French weapons found in the Gharian were not in Libyan hands and were being sent to protect French elements in Libya, saying they were damaged. Barley said on Friday that the weapons were not transferred to any of the parties to the conflict, noting …

On Friday, the Russian ambassador to Libya, Ivan Molotkov, said that Russia does not support the commander of Operation Dignity, Khalifa Haftar. In an interview with Russian news agency “Sputnik”, Molotkov said that claims regarding Russian support for Haftar are incorrect; adding that they have repeatedly declared that they do …

(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Libyan forces are assisting a group of military engineers to dismantle bombs and mines left behind by ISIS fighters in recently liberated areas of Sirte. The engineers gathered old 155mm ammunition, which were heavily used by ISIS, attached to random household objects such as window …

(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) On Monday, Denmark announced it is prepared to offer its support to an international operation intended to rid Libya of chemical weapons. The Danish government said it is ready to send a container vessel, a support ship and 200 staff to rid Libya of chemical weapons. …

(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff)   On Thursday, Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) called on the international community to provide it with arms without delay after the death of over 30 Libyan troops in a battle against ISIS militants near Sirte.     The unity government urged the international community …

(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff)   The UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) said that it wanted warplanes and helicopters to fight ISIS extremists on Tuesday, a day after world powers agreed to provide weapons to Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj’s government. International backing to partially lift the arms embargo, which …