Libya Edges Closer to Splitting in Two
The eastern and western halves of Libya look more and more like separate countries.
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Egyptian, Emirates Jets Bomb Islamists in Libya
Without informing their American allies, Egypt and the UAE carry out airstrikes near Tripoli.
Tripoli Airport Attacked as UN Pull Staff from Libya
Heavy fighting forces the closure of Tripoli’s airport and convinces the United Nations to pull out.
Abandoned by the West, Libyans Vote with Little Hope
Three years after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, Libyans have little reason to be optimistic.
Gunmen Storm Parliament in Libya Power Struggle
Forces loyal to a former Muammar Gaddafi general launch an offensive against Islamists in Libya.
Planner Benghazi Attack Formally Designated Terrorist
A terrorist once imprisoned at Guantánamo was likely involved in the Benghazi attack.
Libyan Defense Threatens to Sink Oil Tanker at Rebel Port
Federalists in eastern Libya intend to ship oil independently unless their demands are met.
Libyan Berber Militia Shuts Undersea Gas Exports to Italy
Militants block natural gas exports to pressure the central government into recognizing their heritage.
East Libya Autonomy Movement Declares Regional Government
The region that gave birth to the Libyan revolt demands to share power with Tripoli.
Authorities on Edge After Al Qaeda Leader Captured in Libya
The Americans kept Libya’s government in the dark about their plan to apprehend a terrorist.
Libya Fragmentation Looms as South Debates Autonomy
Tribal leaders in southwestern Fezzan accuse the central government of failing their region.
France Urges Libya’s Neighbors to Help Suppress Islamists
Foreign minister Laurent Fabius calls on West African countries to tackle the Islamist threat.
Libyan Degaddafication Law’s Scope Raises Concern
Any Libyan who held public office while Gaddafi was in power can now be ousted.
Despite Interventions, Libyan, Malian Islamist Threat Rising
Governments in the Maghreb seem unable to contain the regionwide insurgency.
Hollande Doctrine? France Leads from Behind in Mali
France intervenes in Mali to solve a problem of its own making.