Tag Archives: Libya
Explosive device strikes UN convoy in Libya; no injuries
BENGHAZI, LIBYA (BNO NEWS) — An explosive device was thrown at a United Nations (UN) convoy in northern Libya on Tuesday afternoon, but no injuries or deaths were reported, officials… Read more
Militias in southwestern Libya agree to ceasefire after deadly clashes
NEW YORK (BNO NEWS) — Rival militias in southwestern Libya on Thursday agreed to a new ceasefire after a minor dispute over a car led to days of fighting, leaving… Read more
UN member states re-admit Libya to the UN Human Rights Council
NEW YORK (BNO NEWS) — United Nations (UN) member states on Friday voted to re-admit Libya as a member of the UN Human Rights Council after the country’s civil was… Read more
Libya: Belarusian President Lukashenko says NATO ‘did worse than the Nazis’
MINSK (BNO NEWS) — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who is often called the last dictator of Europe, has described the NATO-led operation in Libya as ‘vandalism’ and said the multinational… Read more
ICC probes gender crimes in Libya, calls for efforts to prevent escape of Gaddafi’s son
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS (BNO NEWS) — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has called on countries for maximum efforts in order to prevent Muammar Gaddafi’s son from leaving Libya as reports… Read more
Libya elects Abdurrahim El-Keib as interim Prime Minister
TRIPOLI, LIBYA (BNO NEWS) –Libyan transitional authorities on Monday afternoon announced the election of their interim Prime Minister, Abdurrahim El-Keib. He is expected to appoint a new government soon. Libya’s… Read more
UN Security Council authorizes new reconstruction mission to Libya
UNITED NATIONS (BNO NEWS) — The members of the United Nations Security Council on Friday agreed to deploy a mission to Libya to support reconstruction efforts in the country and… Read more
Canada lifts economic sanctions against Libya
PARIS (BNO NEWS) — The Canadian government has decided to lift economic sanctions against the North African country of Libya now rebels have taken over large parts of the country,… Read more
European Union further extends sanctions against Libya
BRUSSELS (BNO NEWS) — The European Union on Wednesday extended sanctions against the Libyan regime of Muammar Gaddafi by adding two companies to its list, barring EU firms from doing… Read more
Obama awaiting confirmation before commenting on Libya
OAK BLUFFS, MASSACHUSETTS (BNO NEWS) — U.S. President Barack Obama on late Sunday evening said he will not comment on the fast-moving situation in Libya until he has received full… Read more »