Special to WorldTribune.com A lack of weapons has limited the ability of Libyan forces in their ongoing battle with Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) in the city of Sirte, the military commander of Libya’s internationally-recognized government said. “Lack of weapons prevents us from expanding,” Gen. Khalifa Haftar said at a news conference in […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Nigerian-based terror group Boko Haram has bolstered its alliance with Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) by sending jihadists to fight alongside ISIL in Libya. Boko Haram pledged allegiance to ISIL in March. In June, ISIL declared territory seized by Boko Haram as its West African province. In addition to sending […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Libya could become “another Somalia” if the country’s two rival governments fail to reach a peace agreement, Italy’s foreign minister said in a joint statement with the U.S. and European allies. Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni said time was running out on hopes for peace and “we will find ourselves with another Somalia […]
Special to WorldTribune.com The council of the militia-held capital Tripoli announced it has launched an offensive to retake the coastal city of Sirte from Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). Reports said at least 169 were killed in the fighting, with dozens having been beheaded and crucified by ISIL. There were also unconfirmed reports […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Libya’s new government has confirmed that ousted Col. Moammar Gadhafi kept chemical weapons in the North African state. Libyan Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril said chemical weapons (CW) have been found in the military arsenal of the late Gadhafi. Jibril said his interim government planned to cooperate to remove the weapons […]