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Libya’s Haftar played key role in release of US hostage held by Daesh, sources say

  • The White House did not respond to a request for comment about ⁠Haftar’s involvement
  • Two sources said the recent effort to secure his release from the Daesh affiliate was led by Cherif Ould Tahar, a Malian Arab businessman with connections to regional armed groups and smuggling networks
By Reuters ·
Migrant charity says 11 bodies spotted in sea off Libya

Migrant charity says 11 bodies spotted in sea off Libya

By AFP ·
Update Drone strike in western Libya torches a power substation, triggering outages

Drone strike in western Libya torches a power substation, triggering outages

By AP ·
Libya oil company says blazes contained after drone attacks on complex

Libya oil company says blazes contained after drone attacks on complex

By AFP ·
Update Car bomb kills Haftar intel chief in eastern Libya video

Car bomb kills Haftar intel chief in eastern Libya

By AFP ·
Libya’s central bank chief resigns

Libya’s central bank chief resigns

By AFP ·
Update Drone strike sparks massive blaze at Libya’s Zawiya refinery video

Drone strike sparks massive blaze at Libya’s Zawiya refinery

By AP ·
Egypt and Libya study building $1bn oil pipeline

Egypt and Libya study building $1bn oil pipeline

By Asharq Bloomberg ·
Libya’s Zawia refinery says leak caused by drone crash is under control

Libya’s Zawia refinery says leak caused by drone crash is under control

By Reuters ·
Update Fighting in western Libya kills 4: security source

Fighting in western Libya kills 4: security source

By AFP ·
EU agrees rescue centre in eastern Libya as migrant departures rise

EU agrees rescue centre in eastern Libya as migrant departures rise

By Reuters ·
Update A general view shows the Mellitah Oil and Gas terminal on the outskirts of Zwara in western Libya. (File/AFP) 

Libya orders army to expel protesters from gas plant

By AFP ·
Scientists say climate change is making extreme weather events more frequent and intense. (AFP file photo)

Libyans struggle during heatwave, power cuts

By AFP ·

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