Egypt | Jan 28, 2022 Egypt wary of Turkey’s moves in eastern Libya Ankara is expanding its influence in eastern Libya, deemed an area of Egyptian influence.
Israel | Jan 13, 2022 Report says Mossad chief had met with Libyan PM Arab media outlets claimed yesterday that Mossad Director David Barnea met in Jordan recently with Khalifa Hifter’s rival, Libyan transition Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh.
News Brief | Jan 12, 2022 Algeria reopens consulate in Libya after eight-year absence Algeria's ambassador also met with UN envoy Stephanie Williams to discuss Libya's future.
Turkey | Jan 12, 2022 Kazakhstan crisis challenges Turkey's leadership of Turkic union The unrest rattling Kazakhstan has reflected the irrelevance of Turkey and the Organization of Turkic States chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Jan 11, 2022 Hundreds of migrants detained outside of UN center in Libya The migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers were camping out near the building in the Libyan capital, Tripoli.
North Africa | Dec 30, 2021 Libya’s parliament reaches out to Ankara leaving Gen. Hifter in the cold The recent visit by a Libyan parliamentary delegation to Ankara might indicate a serious rift between eastern Libya’s allies forcing Gen. Khalifa Hifter to reconsider his choices.
News Brief | Dec 22, 2021 Libya's election commission calls for month postponement Libya's parliament said it would be "impossible" to hold elections as planned on Dec. 24.
North Africa | Dec 16, 2021 Gadhafi’s son shakes up Libyan elections Elections scheduled for Dec. 24 are now uncertain because of haggling among Libya's political factions.
Egypt | Dec 15, 2021 Qatar’s presence in eastern Mediterranean benefits Egypt, Turkey Qatar is enhancing its presence in the eastern Mediterranean that is rich in oil and gas reserves at a time when tensions are ripping through the region over the maritime borders and excavation rights.
Libya | Dec 2, 2021 Libyan court rules Gadhafi's son eligible to run for president The court's decision comes a week after Libya's electoral commission disqualified Saif Al-Islam Gadhafi and 24 other candidates for president.
Iran police tear-gas protesters after building collapse: media Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 28, 2022
Iran Revolutionary Guards say seized two Greek tankers in Gulf by Payam DOOST MOHAMADI | AFP | May 27, 2022
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