Libya Herald (Libya)
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 07:56
“I have met with the military here and we are confident that we have plans now for training and equipment for the Libyan military,” McCain said.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 07:54
Derna has seen its third and largest day of protest during which Ansar Sharia abandoned its headquarters and apparently quit the town and a radical Islamic radio station was set on fire.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 07:53
In the wake of his visit last night to Benghazi, Prime minister Ali Zeidan has today announced the formation of a ministerial committee to enforce the Law 53 ban on militias in the city.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 07:29
It is not known who he will be meeting during the official visit but a spokesperson at the US embassy in Tripoli confirmed that it was essentially a “fact-finding” and “status update” mission.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 09:12
Zeidan’s previous two visits, on 11 and 25 November, reportedly drew accusations that he had come and gone without offering any concrete help to the those tying to ensure law and order in the city.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 09:10
The protestors are demanding an end to the presence of armed militias in the city and the proper enforcement of security by the police and army.
Monday, November 25, 2013 - 09:26
Speaking after the talks at Winfield House the American ambassador’s residence, Zeidan said: “The Libyan people have had a long struggle, and lately they have done a lot to get rid of the militias.
Monday, November 25, 2013 - 08:07
Al-Thini confirmed that no one would be able to get into Tripoli without having to pass through these points, which he revealed would be manned by the Military Police.
Monday, November 25, 2013 - 08:05
Speaking at last night’s late press conference, Head of the “Law 27″ Committee and Electricity Minister, Ali Muherieg, confirmed that since last Monday five main militia bases had been handed over to the state.
Monday, November 25, 2013 - 08:03
Wehrey was critical of US efforts to train a small Libyan counter-terrorism unit earlier this year, observing that “recruitment appeared to be drawn overwhelmingly from westerners (Tripolitanians) to the exclusion of the long-neglected east (Cyrenaica)”.