U.N. chief in Libya to meet commander as fighters close in on capital

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 - 10:00 GMT

The advances by the Benghazi-based eastern forces marked a dramatic escalation of a power struggle that has dragged on in Libya since the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.

Italian FM plans to meet Libyan officials in Tripoli

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 - 02:56 GMT

Italian FM Angelino Alfano said on Thursday he will visit the Libyan capital of Tripoli shortly to meet officials of the legitimate Libyan government.