Tripoli

• Calgary families impacted by flooding devastation in Libya

  The death toll from the flooding in Libya is massive and continues to grow. As of Thursday afternoon, officials have confirmed the loss of more than 11,300 lives.

  Environment

  Sep 14, 2023
  
• Fears mount over wider Libya war as deadly battles erupt across capital

  Libya's capital saw the worst fighting in two years as a months-long political standoff burst into urban warfare that threatens to escalate into a wider conflict.

  World

  Aug 27, 2022
  
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• ‘A dramatic turn of events’: United Nations expresses concern over Libya crisis

  "Libya is witnessing a dramatic turn of events that underlines the urgent need to return to a full and inclusive political process," the U.N. support mission in Libya said.

  World

  Aug 29, 2020
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• Pope Francis calls for aid for migrants, end to violence in Libya

  During his weekly blessing overlooking St. Peter's Square, the pontiff called for ``an end to the violence'' and a path toward ``peace, stability and unity'' in the country.

  World

  Jun 14, 2020
• Libyan ceasefire erodes as rival government forces clash in advance towards key city

  Libya sits on Africa's Mediterranean coast, and is divided between rival governments, each supported by various armed militias and foreign backers. It has the ninth largest known oil reserves in the world and the biggest oil reserves in Africa.

  World

  Jan 26, 2020
• Resolving Libya crisis focus of agenda at Berlin conference

  The focus is on a lasting ceasefire to restart talks.

  World

  Jan 18, 2020
• 30 dead after airstrike in Libya

  The airstrike hit a military academy used by the Tripoli-allied militias late Saturday in the Hadaba area, just south of the city centre.

  Crime

  Jan 5, 2020
• At least 28 killed in attack on military academy in Libya’s capital: minister

  Rockets and shelling also shut down Tripoli’s only functioning airport on Friday.

  World

  Jan 4, 2020
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• Eastern Libyan forces seize ship with Turkish crew over contentious border deal

  The development comes as Turkey recently increased its backing for Libya's U.N.-supported government, based in the capital of Tripoli.

  World

  Dec 22, 2019
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• At least 40 dead after migrant detention centre in Libya hit by air strike: official

  An air strike late on Tuesday hit a detention centre for mainly African migrants in a suburb of the Libyan capital of Tripoli, killing at least 40 people and wounding 80, a health official said.

  World

  Jul 2, 2019