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EgyptAir resumes flights to Libya's Benghazi after 11-year of suspension

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 - 10:57 GMT

EgyptAir resumed on Monday its direct flights between Cairo and the Libyan city of Benghazi after an 11-year hiatus due to the deteriorating security situation.

Libyan court cancels border demarcation and security cooperation agreement between Al-Wefaq and Turkey

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 - 12:50 GMT

Sarraj relies on a plethora of militias, including Islamist and terrorist groups, formed in and after the 2011 uprising against former president Muammar Qaddafi.

Libyan army says it has full control over country's air space

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 - 09:19 GMT

In a statement broadcast by Al Arabiya channel, the Libyan army added that its forces have destroyed four armored vehicles in al Sabiaa and Garyan districts.

Libyan Army spokesman: Fighting terror includes countries supporting terrorists

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 - 01:02 GMT

Mismary said on Wednesday that fighting terrorism includes also fighting countries supporting terrorists atop of which is Qatar.

In pics: Benghazi residents protest Turkish interference in Libya

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 - 11:27 GMT

Protesters demanded Turkey stop supporting the forces affiliated with the Government National Accord , arguing it “helps militias strengthen their control on Tripoli.”

No militias to be allowed in Libya - army

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 - 08:51 GMT

A spokesman for the national Libyan army stressed that no militias or terrorists will be allowed in Libya.

Libyan army starts advancing towards airport axis in Tripoli

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 - 07:00 GMT

The Libyan National Army started advancing towards the airport axis in the capital Tripoli, a Libyan military source said on Saturday.

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.

Libyan militia leader gets 22-year sentence over killed US ambassador

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 - 01:00 GMT

A Libyan militia leader convicted in the deadly 2012 Benghazi attacks that killed a US ambassador and three other Americans was sentenced to 22 years in prison.

At least 7 killed by car bomb in Benghazi, Libya

Fri, 25 May 2018 - 01:50 GMT

Seven people were killed and 10 wounded when a car bomb exploded on a busy street in the center of the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Thursday night

Car bomb explodes in Libyan city of Benghazi

Fri, 25 May 2018 - 12:05 GMT

A car bomb exploded in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Thursday night,

Resumption of Cairo-Benghazi to be considered

Wed, 09 May 2018 - 01:09 GMT

Egypt is considering the return of flights between Cairo International Airport and major Libyan cities, including Benghazi.

After rumors, doubt; Khalifa Haftar arrives in Benghazi

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 - 09:16 GMT

After a period full of rumors and conflicting news about the commander of the Libyan National Army, Marshal Khalifa Haftar’s health, he arrived in Benghazi on Thursday evening.

Libya’s Haftar meets with Egyptian officials in Cairo

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 - 08:07 GMT

Marshal Khalifa Haftar, commander of the Libyan National Army, arrived in Cairo Wednesday to hold meetings with a number of Egyptian officials.

Libyan police arrests suspects in attempt murder of army chief

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 - 11:40 GMT

The Libyan Ministry of Interior has revealed arresting susbects of a failed assassination attempt on army's chief of staff Abdel-Razik Al-Nathouri.

Bombing at mosque in Libya's Benghazi kills two, wounds 75

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 - 02:00 GMT

Two people were killed and 75 wounded in a twin bombing inside a mosque in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Friday, medics said.

Egyptian expat killed, another injured in Libyan car bombing

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 - 06:01 GMT

An Egyptian expat was killed and another injured in Libya’s car bombing that left 35 killed on Wednesday, with about 60 people wounded.

Toll rises to 35 dead in Benghazi car bombing: medics

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 - 12:25 GMT

The toll from a twin car bombing in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi rose to 35 on Wednesday, with about 60 people wounded, medical officials said.

Egypt slams Benghazi terror attack

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 - 11:58 GMT

Egypt condemned on Wednesday the terrorist attack on a mosque in Libya's Benghazi which left about 33 people dead and 70 others injured.

FEDCOC takes part in products exhibitions in Syria, Iraq, Libya

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 - 01:29 GMT

FEDCOC will organize two products' exhibitions in the Syrian capital Damascus on April 4 and in Benghazi, Libya on May 7.

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