Libya

FBI zeroes in on Benghazi attack suspects, lacks evidence for civilian prosecution
Five men have been identified by the US as linked to the September 2012 attack on a diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, though they remain at large as the FBI seeks to gather sufficient evidence for a civilian trial.

May 22, 2013 01:46

‘Chaos and destabilization as a way to maintain control in Libya'
The West has never had much use for stability in Africa and the Middle East, and having rogue states run by fundamentalists has always been a better deal than meaningful, long-lasting peace, says Lawrence Freeman of Executive Intelligence Review.

May 15, 2013 00:58

‘Iraqi scenario repeating in Libya’
Involvement by Western intelligence services has turned Libya into a terrorist playground, the way Iraq has become after the US invasion, geopolitical analyst Patrick Henningsen told RT.

May 13, 2013 23:37

‘Life for most Libyans is worse than it was under Gaddafi’
The UK and US are removing some diplomatic staff from Libya amid political unrest throughout the country. Professor Mark Almond told RT that the spike in violence is mostly due to Libya's state of disorder - which has worsened since Gaddafi's overthrow.

May 11, 2013 17:25

Libyan gunmen keep hold of ministries to ensure ban on Gaddafi-era officials from govt
Libya passed a law banning officials who served under deposed leader Muammar Gaddafi from working in the new administration. Gunmen, however, have refused to give up control of two ministries in the capital even as lawmakers capitulated to their demands.

May 06, 2013 02:50

Grad missiles, anti-aircraft guns: Armed men surround Libya Justice Ministry
Heavily-armed men in pick-up trucks have surrounded Libya’s Justice Ministry, demanding the resignation of any officials who served in the regime of deposed leader Muammar Gaddafi.

April 30, 2013 15:33

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