Mediation efforts grow in Western Libya to prevent conflict
Fears that western Libya could slide back into conflict have heightened amid escalating militia activity in the region, according to...
Government of National Unity
Widespread repression across Libya fuels UN concerns
Both rival governments in Libya have embarked on a policy of repression amid militia violence and political discontent as reported...
UN condemns torture and detention in Libya
The Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has decried the widespread practice of enforced disappearances across the...
Libya fears further descent into violence after UN attacks
Growing anxiety is building in Libya surrounding attacks on the UN mission headquarters, underscoring the security dangers amid political division,...
Libya’s rival governments continue repressive actions
Concerns over repressive practices from both of Libya’s rival governments are becoming increasingly prominent, according to The New Arab plus...
UN political roadmap for Libya embraced by Arab League
The long awaited UN political roadmap for Libya was endorsed by the Arab League after it was presented to the...
Libya: rights group calls for release of abducted journalist
The National Human Rights Institution in Libya has called on the Government of National Unity to immediately and unconditionally release...
Libya ready for elections but delayed by lack of electoral law
On August 11th, the head of the Libyan High National Election Commission (HNEC), Emad Al-Sayeh, announced that elections in Libya...
Libya: Tripoli government and armed militia on the brink of war
The Prime Minister of Tripoli's Government of National Unity called for the Special Deterrence Force to relinquish control of Mitiga...
South Africa: Cracks widen in the government of unity
South Africa and its Government of National Unity (GNU) face further rifts as corruption scandals continue to plague the country's...
Libya: Clashes erupt in western capital of Tripoli
Local residents have claimed that gunfire could be heard through the city of Tripoli after an armed group leader was...
Libya’s education minister jailed over textbook scandal
Libya's education minister has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for corruption charges leading to a...
UN says time is running out to organise election in South Sudan
During a three-day forum, international representatives have warned that time is running out to organise legitimate elections in Sudan. According...
South Sudan running out of time to hold credible election
International representatives at a three-day UN forum in South Sudan have warned that time is now running out to organise...
Armed clashes in Western Libya as militias vie for control
Armed clashes were reported in Western Libya as militia groups jostled for control the city of Ajilat in Western Libya....
