The United States is preparing to reopen its embassy in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, while NATO says it is extending its operations in the country for another three months. U.S. Ambassador Gene Cretz has returned to Tripoli where the U.S. plans to raise its flag over its mission on Thursday. Cretz was based in Tripoli […]
US Prepares to Reopen Embassy in Libya
Posted September 22nd, 2011 at 3:45 am (UTC-5)
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NATO Extends Libya Mission; US Prepares to Reopen Embassy
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 6:55 pm (UTC-5)
NATO’s decision-making body has announced a three-month extension of its mission in Libya as the United States prepares to reopen its embassy building in the capital, Tripoli, on Thursday. With forces loyal to former leader Moammar Gadhafi still entrenched in his hometown of Sirte and a few other strategic locations, NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen […]
NTC Officials Say Forces Control Most of Sabha
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 12:06 pm (UTC-5)
Provisional authority officials in Libya say their forces have taken control of most of the southern desert city of Sabha – one of the last strongholds of Moammar Gadhafi. National Transitional Council officials said Wednesday that anti-Gadhafi fighters are still encountering some resistance, but have largely taken over the city. However, provisional authority forces still […]
NTC Officials Say Forces Control Most of Sabha
Posted September 21st, 2011 at 5:46 am (UTC-5)
Provisional authority officials in Libya say their forces have taken control of most of the southern desert city of Sabha – one of the last strongholds of former leader Moammar Gadhafi. National Transitional Council officials said Wednesday that anti-Gadhafi fighters are still encountering some resistance, but have largely taken over the city. As provisional authority […]
African Union Recognizes Libya’s Transitional Gov’t
Posted September 20th, 2011 at 11:30 pm (UTC-5)
The African Union has recognized Libya’s National Transitional Council as the official representative of the Libyan people, dealing another blow to ousted leader Moammar Gadhafi. The 54-member bloc said Tuesday it is ready to support the NTC as it works to form an inclusive government. Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, who holds the AU’s […]
Interim Libyan PM: New Govt. in 7-10 Days
Posted September 20th, 2011 at 9:25 pm (UTC-5)
Libya’s interim prime minister says his administration will form a new government within the next seven to 10 days. Mahmoud Jibril spoke to reporters Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He said Libya’s National Transitional Council is finalizing decisions on the exact number of ministries and whether they […]
AU Recognizes Libya’s NTC, Gadhafi: Events in Libya ‘Charade’
Posted September 20th, 2011 at 2:25 pm (UTC-5)
The African Union has recognized Libya’s National Transitional Council as the legitimate representative of the Libyan people, while an audio message from former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has called the NTC’s rise a “charade.” Mr. Gadhafi’s message was broadcast Tuesday on Syria’s Al-Rai television. The station has carried several messages from Mr. Gadhafi, who has […]
African Union Recognizes Libya’s Transitional Gov’t
Posted September 20th, 2011 at 1:25 pm (UTC-5)
The African Union has recognized Libya’s National Transitional Council as the official representative of the Libyan people, dealing another blow to embattled leader Moammar Gadhafi. The 54-member bloc said Tuesday it is ready to support the NTC as it works to form an inclusive government. Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, who holds the AU’s […]
World Powers Meet to Outline Future Roles in Libya
Posted September 20th, 2011 at 12:28 pm (UTC-5)
United Nations Chief Ban Ki-moon says Libya is facing “large” challenges, with peace and security being the top priorities. The Secretary-General commented on Tuesday at the start of a U.N. meeting in New York of world powers deciding on Libya’s future course. The meeting comes less than a week after the U.N. Security Council voted […]
US Calls Libya “Lesson” in International Unity
Posted September 20th, 2011 at 10:58 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says his administration will support the people of Libya as they build a “free, democratic and prosperous” future. Mr. Obama said in remarks prepared for a Libya Contact Group meeting at the United Nations Tuesday that Libya will have a “friend and partner” that will assist them in developing security, providing […]
