The Latest Breaking News from Abdul Hamid Dbeibah

Libyan oil firm chief denounces Tripoli’s move to replace him

The National Oil Corporation claims Tripoli government forces stormed its headquarters to install new director.

Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2022

US Embassy alarmed by power struggle at Libya's oil company

The U.S. Embassy in Libya is voicing concern over the struggle for control of Libya’s oil corporation after its chairman was sacked

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

Libya: Bashagha Says to Enter Tripoli ‘in Coming Days’

Libya’s Fathi Bashagha, appointed as prime minister in a challenge to a unity government in Tripoli, plans to take office in the capital “in the coming days,” he said. Libya’s parliament picked the former interior minister in February to lead a government to replace that of interim Premier Abdul Hamid…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 10, 2022

UN says concerned over Libya clashes, urges efforts for calm

The United Nations mission to Libya has expressed concern over clashes in Tripoli, after a night of heavy fire between militias in the capital

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2022

Fighting between rival militias rocks Libya’s capital Tripoli

The intense fighting involved two influential militias aligned to rival prime ministers vying for power.

Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2022

Divided again, Libya slides back toward violence, chaos

Two separate governments are once again vying for power in Libya

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022

Rival Libya leader says no plans to rule from Tripoli

One of Libya’s rival prime ministers has told The Associated Press that he has no immediate plans to rule from the capital of Tripoli, after his attempted move there last week sparked clashes and fears of a return to widespread civil strife

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

Fresh Tripoli clashes underscore Libya’s political volatility

Fragile ceasefire strained as rival PMs jostle for power amid talks in Cairo for future political process and elections.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2022

Rival Libya PM to set up govt in Sirte after Tripoli clashes

One of Libya’s rival prime ministers says he will seat his government in the central city of Sirte, after clashes forced him to abort his attempt to bring his Cabinet to the Libyan capital of Tripoli

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Clashes break out in Tripoli, drive rival Libyan PM away

Clashes between competing militias in the Libyan capital of Tripoli have forced one of the country’s rival prime ministers to abort his attempt to seat his government there

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022