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Fears mount over wider Libya war as deadly battles erupt across capitalLibya'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.WorldAug 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.WorldAug 29, 2020
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Pope Francis calls for aid for migrants, end to violence in LibyaDuring 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.WorldJun 14, 2020
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Libyan ceasefire erodes as rival government forces clash in advance towards key cityLibya 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.WorldJan 26, 2020
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Resolving Libya crisis focus of agenda at Berlin conferenceThe focus is on a lasting ceasefire to restart talks.WorldJan 18, 2020
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30 dead after airstrike in LibyaThe airstrike hit a military academy used by the Tripoli-allied militias late Saturday in the Hadaba area, just south of the city centre.CrimeJan 5, 2020
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At least 28 killed in attack on military academy in Libya’s capital: ministerRockets and shelling also shut down Tripoli’s only functioning airport on Friday.WorldJan 4, 2020
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Eastern Libyan forces seize ship with Turkish crew over contentious border dealThe development comes as Turkey recently increased its backing for Libya's U.N.-supported government, based in the capital of Tripoli.WorldDec 22, 2019
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At least 40 dead after migrant detention centre in Libya hit by air strike: officialAn 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.WorldJul 2, 2019
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Nearly 200 Europe-bound migrants intercepted at sea by Libya’s coast guardSpokesman Ayoub Gassim said Saturday that five rubber boats carrying 199 migrants were intercepted over the past several days near the capital, Tripoli.WorldJun 22, 2019
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