Qatar extends security role in post-Gadhafi Libya

Qatar extends security role in post-Gadhafi Libya

Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Qatar has sought to rebuild Libya’s military in wake of the fall of the regime of Col. Moammar Gadhafi. Officials said the Gulf Cooperation Council emirate has been meeting with the leaders of the new interim government of Tripoli. They said Qatar has discussed significant assistance, including weapons deliveries, […]

Libyan militias’ wish list: Salaries, cars, health insurance, housing loans

Libyan militias’ wish list: Salaries, cars, health insurance, housing loans

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Libyan militias have pledged to maintain operations until they are paid to disband. Militia commanders said they were demanding financial incentives from the interim government in Tripoli before they would allow their fighters join the new Libyan military. They said the demands included generous salaries and loans. “The revolutionaries [militia […]