Libya Herald (Libya)
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 09:04
The Military Integrity and Reform Commission has disbarred 915 non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and soldiers for fighting for the former regime.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 08:33
It will be interesting to see if the general public do respond to Zeidan’s call in large numbers and do face-off with the armed groups.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 09:26
The General National Congress (GNC) today voted to keep the assignment of the Libya Revolutionaries Operation Room (LROR) to secure Tripoli, but under the control of the office of the General Chief of Staff.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - 12:06
At Sunday’s press conference, Prime Minister Ali Zeidan warned that wages will be stopped as of 31 December this year to all those ex-fighters (thuwar) who have not officially conscripted to the official security forces.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - 12:05
The government may need international help to organise the purchase and collection of weapons not held by the police, army and affiliated units, prime minister Ali Zeidan has said.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - 12:04
He said that the outbreak of violence last Thursday and Friday were the “ultimate proof that weapons outside official security forces were a big danger”.
Monday, November 11, 2013 - 10:56
Equally, at a press conference two weeks earlier Zeidan had stressed the need for an intelligence gathering agency in order to help counter the wide criminal and terrorist activity that had been experienced in Libya post-revolution.
Monday, November 11, 2013 - 10:55
“We are calling to all brigades from other towns to leave the capital” Elbadri stated. Tripoli would look after its own security in future, he insisted.
Monday, November 11, 2013 - 09:54
There was noticeably no involvement by any of the military brigades in the city, such as Libya Shield No. 1, that have been accused of having an Islamist agenda.
Friday, November 8, 2013 - 09:39
In Tripoli, where the Misrata forces responsible for the fighting are now being described as “insurgents”, last night’s events have already led to calls for the removal of all non-local forces from the city.