Libyan conflict

15 comments From Libya to the world: Egypt makes its biggest arms bust ever Egyptian security forces have made their biggest ever smuggled arms bust, intercepting over 120 rockets and other supplies. The seized weapons, presumably on their way to the Gaza Strip, originated in neighboring Libya, smugglers say. Libyan conflict		18 comments NATO turns blind eye to Libyan collateral damage – Human Rights Watch NATO killed 72 civilians “in air attacks on unclear targets” during its 2011 Libyan campaign, Human Rights Watch reports. The group slammed NATO for downplaying the extent of civilian deaths inflicted during its drive to topple the Gaddafi government. Libyan conflict
17 comments Math problems? Canadian Defense Minister ‘lowballs’ Libyan op spending figures Canada’s participation in the Libyan mission cost the country almost $347 million – a staggering seven times what Defense Minister Peter MacKay said it did last year. Libyan conflict		15 comments Libya moving to democracy through torture? Thousands of supporters of Colonel Gaddafi are being detained, with some tortured in secret prisons by revolutionary brigades, the head of the UN Support Mission in Libya says. Rights groups have already raised the alarm on torture in Libyan prisons. Libyan conflict
3 comments Cannes makes exception to show Libya war doc The 65th Cannes Film Festival has added to its official selection a documentary on last year’s bloody conflict in Libya. The film looking at the events that ended the rule of Colonel Gaddafi will be screened out of competition. Libyan conflict		5 comments Libya bars ethnic, religious and tribal parties from elections Libya's NTC has banned parties based on tribal, ethnic or religious affiliation from participating in the upcoming parliamentary elections. A new Islamist party seen by many as a leading political force is eager to refute the ban. Libyan conflict
44 comments Cold shower report on Libya war: NATO can’t fight without US A classified NATO report on the bombing campaign in Libya shows the alliance is dependent on the US to wage its wars. But, even with Washington’s help, the much-praised Operation Unified Protector had military shortcomings. Libyan conflict		18 comments Libya freezes rewards for ex-rebels over mass fraud Libya's National Transitional Council has suspended a multi-million-dollar payout program to former anti-Gaddafi rebels after admitting it was steeped in fraud. Officials cited duplicate payouts, and claims from impostors and even the dead. Libyan conflict
23 comments Saif al-Islam Gaddafi ‘determined to defend himself – like Milosevic’ Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the second son of the late Libyan leader, told his lawyer he was prepared to defend himself in court, just like former Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic. But it’s still unclear which court will try Gaddafi Jr. Libyan conflict		14 comments Gaddafi son’s atrocity: Failing to license camels? The most serious charge against Saif al-Islam Gaddafi that Libya managed to back with evidence is over his failure to obtain a license for his camels, the head of Human Rights Watch says. Libyan conflict
14 comments Beyond ICC jurisdiction? Saif al-Islam stuck in Libya, ‘assaulted’ in detention Muammar Gaddafi's most prominent son will not be heading to the ICC any time soon because Libya, which never ratified the ICC treaty, wants to try Saif al-Islam on home soil. Libyan conflict		17 comments Renewed clashes between Libyan militias, 26 dead At least 26 people have been killed as violence flares up once again in the western Libyan town of Zwara. Libyan conflict
19 comments 150 dead in Libyan tribal clashes reveal vacuum in authority Libya's interim government says a ceasefire has been reached in a six-day conflict between two tribes that has claimed some 150 lives in the southern city of Sabha. However, the violence exposes the government's tenuous grasp in the country. Libyan conflict		22 comments Libya’s ‘non state’: Tribal war claims 70 lives 70 have been killed and dozens injured in Libya as tribal groups are fighting in the country’s south. After the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya is left in a condition which some residents call a ‘non state’. Arab world protests Libyan conflict
49 comments Too many powers wanted Gaddafi dead - NTC head Colonel Muammar Gaddafi was wanted dead so his secrets would die with him. So insists Mahmoud Jibril, the man who led the NTC uprising to overthrow Colonel Gaddafi’s regime, in an exclusive interview with RT. Libyan conflict		34 comments NATO 'covers up' Libyan death shame NATO has failed to investigate scores of civilian deaths incurred during its seven-month military campaign in Libya, Amnesty international says. NATO expressed its “regret” for civilian casualties but has taken no steps to initiate an investigation. Libyan conflict
4 comments My turn! Libya, France, ICC battle over Gaddafi spy chief Libya is sending a delegation to Mauritania for the extradition of Abdallah al-Senussi, intelligence chief to Muammar Gaddafi. France has filed a competing extradition request, while the ICC is also seeking to bring him to trial. Libyan conflict		8 comments Militia and Gaddafi loyalists clash outside Tripoli At least one person was killed outside Tripoli in a fight between a powerful militia group from Zintan and local residents loyal to slain leader Muammar Gaddafi, reports the Associated Press. Libyan conflict
7 comments Gaddafi family fond of sharks? A Gaddafi family cruise liner had been equipped with a 120-tonne tank for sharks. But just as it was ready to set sail, the colonel’s regime was overthrown in the Libyan revolution. Libyan conflict		10 comments ICC-wanted Gaddafi spy chief arrested in Mauritania Mauritanian officials say they have arrested Abdullah al-Senussi, intelligence chief to slain Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. Libya officials have already confirmed the arrest. Libyan conflict

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