Putin and Erdogan, who have backed opposite sides in the country’s dragging conflict, have presented themselves as a potential solution.
Tag: Libya
Libya Rebels Capture Key Coastal City in Threat to U.N.-Backed Government
The fall of Surt comes as foreign powers intensify their involvement in the conflict, escalating the battle for control of the country.
Deadly Airstrike in Libya Wreaks Havoc at Military Academy
At least 16 were killed and 37 wounded in an attack in Tripoli, the capital.
Erdogan Prepares a New Military Intervention, This Time in Libya
As his standing flags at home, Turkey’s president has pursued an assertive foreign policy to stoke nationalism and rally supporters.
Turkey Is Close to Sending Troops to Libya, Erdogan Says
The Turkish president said his country’s Parliament would soon vote on a deployment, adding to an escalating proxy battle among regional powers.
Corruption Case That Tarnished Trudeau Ends With SNC-Lavalin’s Guilty Plea
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada tried to “undermine” his attorney general in the case, according to a top ethics official.
U.S. Drone Strikes Stymie ISIS in Southern Libya
Several recent military airstrikes against Islamic State fighters in southern Libya have seriously disrupted the terrorist group’s efforts to reorganize and carry out strikes there.
Russian Snipers, Missiles and Warplanes Try to Tilt Libyan War
Moscow is plunging deeper into a war of armed drones in a strategic hot spot rich with oil, teeming with migrants and riddled with militants.
U.S. Military Again Strikes ISIS in Southern Libya
The Pentagon carried out its third airstrike in a week against ISIS fighters in Libya amid signs the group was seeking to increase its recruiting.
Europe Keeps Asylum Seekers at a Distance, This Time in Rwanda
The European Union is preparing to pay Rwanda to host migrants evacuated from Libya, extending an outsourcing policy that is already under criticism.