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Libyan security forces monitor a protest in Benghazi. (AFP/Abdullah Doma)

May 9th, 2016 - 05:30 GMT

Illegal arms trade in Libya endangers new unity government

Underground weapons dealing and military support of rival parties jeopardizes Libya's unity government's power.

Migrants wait in line at the Metiga Airport in the Libyan capital Tripoli on March 11, 2016 ahead of their repatriation to their countries of origin by the Libyan authorities. (AFP/Mahmud Turkia)

March 17th, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

Egypt’s Sisi warns West against military intervention in Libya

Former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown in 2011, creating a massive power vacuum which led to rebel factions turning against one another and forming competing governments in the east and west of the country. (AFP/File)

December 17th, 2015 - 03:23 GMT

Libya’s rival governments finally sign UN peace deal

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July 12th, 2015 - 11:13 GMT

Libya’s warring parties begin signing UN-backed peace proposal

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January 19th, 2015 - 05:00 GMT

Libya’s GNC agrees to participate in UN talks