How my hometown became major smuggling route in Libya

Libya's interior has become a hub for human smugglers who utilize the uncontrolled roads to transport migrants wishing to travel to Europe by sea.

Libya

Migration from Libya down but threat of torture, death remains

Despite the risks of getting caught and tortured or killed, migrants still chance the route to Europe through Libya, where the volatile security situation can work in their favor.

Syria

Interview

Can Cairo talks succeed in uniting Libya's divided armed forces?

In an interview with Al-Monitor, the spokesman for the Libyan armed forces led by Gen. Khalifa Hifter speaks about the UN-sponsored elections and Egyptian efforts to unite the army, as Libya further sinks into chaos and division.

Khalifa Hifter

Commander of the Libyan National Army

France’s 'diplomatic signaling' on Syria

A recent Paris meeting on chemical weapons signaled a French attempt to regain a diplomatic foothold in Syria, but also acknowledged Russia as the main arbiter of the Syrian crisis.

Syria

With countering migration in mind, Italy to deploy troops to North Africa

As elections are approaching in Italy, questions arise about why parliament approved the increase of Italian troops in North Africa.

North Africa

Libyan slave trade feeds on endless supply of migrants

Heavy migration from sub-Saharan Africa combined with rampant lawlessness and poverty in the northwestern and southern regions make the smuggling business irresistible to some Libyans.

Libya

Libya's revolutionaries: Where are they now?

Several politicians, ministers, diplomats and high-ranking civil servants who were once a part of the Libyan revolution now find themselves in different circumstances.

Libya

Hifter set to cast wide influence in potential Libyan elections

Libya’s military strongman, Khalifa Hifter, announced his support for UN-backed elections in the country in a surprising move that could see Hifter and his supporters sweep up power.

Libya

Algeria takes independent approach to Qatar crisis

A recent meeting between Qatar's foreign minister and Algeria's prime minister highlights Algiers' unique strategy in the wake of the GCC-Qatar rift.

Saudi Arabia

Ready or not, Libya to hold elections in spring

Libya is set to hold elections in the spring of 2018, although political and security instability bode ill for the process.

Libya

In retreat, IS takes advantage of Libya's political divide

Rival forces in Libya are fighting an Islamic State insurgency after the group suffered major blows across the country.

Libya

Sufi sites in Libya under attack

Sufis and other religious minorities in Libya are under constant threat of attack by extremist Salafists.

Libya