The Russians, who said they were doing sociology research, were jailed on charges of political meddling. It’s the latest tale of foreign intrigue in Libya.
Tag: Tripoli (Libya)
Russian-Backed Libyan Commander Retreats From Tripoli
Belligerents on all sides of the Libyan conflict, including Turkey, Russia and the U.A.E., are preparing for a new stage after a pullback by the forces of the commander, Khalifa Hifter.
A Police State With an Islamist Twist: Inside Hifter’s Libya
Khalifa Hifter, the military ruler of eastern Libya, is trying to take over the entire country. To see what that would look like, we paid a rare visit to the part he already controls.
Airstrike Hits Libya Field Hospital, Killing at Least 4 Doctors
Libyan health authorities said the airstrike south of the capital, Tripoli, killed at least four doctors and a paramedic.
How The Times Analyzed the Migrant Center Airstrike
It seemed too outrageous that such a place would be bombed, but if it were true it might be a war crime. It was the middle of the night in Libya. How could we verify the claim?
Airstrike Kills Dozens of Migrants at Detention Center in Tripoli
The bomb ripped through a hangar packed with African migrants hoping to reach Europe. A spokesman for Gen. Khalifa Hifter denied responsibility.
Libya Airstrike Kills 40 in Migrant Detention Center, Official Says
The United Nations-supported government blamed the self-styled Libyan National Army, led by Khalifa Hifter, for the strike early Wednesday.
Tripoli’s Last Civilian Airport Reopens After Militias Mobilize Against Hifter
A militia controlled by an aspiring strongman, Gen. Khalifa Hifter, claimed credit for the attack on Mitiga International Airport, as a battle for control of Tripoli continued.
Ambush Slows Libyan Militia’s Drive to Take Capital
A prolonged and murky battle may lie ahead, and the United Nations secretary general left Libya with “a heavy heart.”
Militia Advances on Libyan Capital, Raising Prospect of Renewed Civil War
Gen. Khalifa Hifter, who controls eastern Libya, has for years threatened to seize the entire country. Rival militias vowed to stop him.