Tripoli paralyzed by fighting in the streets; New military chief of staff named

Tripoli paralyzed by fighting in the streets; New military chief of staff named

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Libya has named a military chief amid militia clashes that paralyzed the capital of the North African state. The interim government has named Yusef Manqoush chief of staff of Libya’s armed forces. The appointment on Jan. 3 took place as Libya’s capital, Tripoli, was rocked by militia fighting. “If there’s […]

Libyan prime minister appoints rebels to key cabinet positions

Libyan prime minister appoints rebels to key cabinet positions

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Rebels have been named to key ministries in Libya’s interim government. Interim Prime Minister Abdul Rahim Al Kib named rebels to head the Defense Ministry, Energy Ministry, Foreign Ministry and Interior Ministry. The 24-member Cabinet was approved by the National Transitional Council and ministers were expected to resolve disputes with […]