Magharebia
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 07:21
The southern Libya media vacuum leaves the Sabha crisis a mystery, with everyone from local tribes, foreign mercenaries, Moamer Kadhafi's son and al-Qaeda terrorists blamed for the bloodshed.
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 11:13
Tunisian troops arrested one of its most-wanted terrorists Tuesday in Kasserine, the interior ministry announced on Wednesday (January 22nd).
Thursday, January 23, 2014 - 08:31
"A quarter million policemen are receiving salaries, yet they have either no presence or no capabilities," said political activist Youssef Belaid.
Thursday, January 23, 2014 - 08:30
Algerian security forces killed 11 terrorists last week in various operations in the east and south of the country, areas known to be al-Qaeda strongholds.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 12:57
"There are grave security challenges threatening the Arab Maghreb that make it necessary to find regional solutions," commented Abdelwahab Benkhlif, a political science professor at the University of Alger 3.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 10:52
Libya's General National Congress on Saturday (January 18th) declared a state of emergency, after fresh clashes erupted in the southern town of Sabha.
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 13:17
A statement issued by Ennahda the same day denounced politicians and the press for "misleading" the public about the "fund to compensate victims of tyranny".
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 08:24
Al-Barasi serves as the unrecognised prime minister of the eastern Libya region, which has been pushing for a federalist system.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 08:19
An unnamed defence ministry colonel who took part in the meeting said that a project was under way to manufacture infrared cameras for border surveillance, Echorouk reported on Friday.
Friday, January 10, 2014 - 14:28
A 23-year-old died January 3rd, El Watan reported, the first fatality among more than 200 people wounded since clashes between rival youths began on December 22nd.