Defence Web (South Africa)

Friday, February 14, 2014 - 08:40
"He doesn't represent the army," Omar Humaidan said. "He is not even in Tripoli, the capital is secure."
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 - 08:18
"What is happening now is a counter-revolution against the January revolution but it won't continue. The revolution will return," said the retired physician, adding that Egypt had become a failed state.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 - 07:23
The Egyptian presidency upheld the death penalty for 14 people convicted of attacking police in North Sinai in 2011, signaling the army-backed authorities' determination to press a campaign against Islamist militants.
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 09:29
Two Italian construction workers abducted three weeks ago in Libya have been released after joint efforts by the two governments, Italian and Libyan officials said on Friday.
Friday, February 7, 2014 - 10:37
One army source at the base said the clash occurred at the gate of the command building and gunmen stole a few Kalashnikov rifles and at least four cars.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 - 08:54
Libya's armed forces have not received orders from Prime Minister Ali Zeidan to move against eastern oil ports and use force to end a six-month blockade there by protesters, an army spokesman said.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 10:15
The multirole FREMM frigates have been designed for several roles, including anti-air, anti-ship and anti-submarine warfare.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 10:15
A Tunisian policeman and two Islamist militants were killed during a police raid on a house in Tunis where weapons, explosives and suicide bomb belts were found, the Interior Ministry said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 10:14
Zeidan has repeatedly warned he may use force to free up three key ports where protesters demanding more autonomy from Tripoli have cut off around 600,000 barrels per day of oil exports since summer.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 12:36
France says it plans to expand its military presence in Africa with the deployment of at least 3 000 troops to military bases in Niger, Mali and Chad as well as a logistics and supply base in Ivory Coast.

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