Libya said on Sunday it welcomed an African Union panel formed to try to end the Libyan crisis and said it would facilitate its work, while condemning an Arab League resolution calling for a no-fly zone over the country. “The … read more »

Tripoli – Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi are “marching to cleanse the country” of insurgents, military spokesperson Milad Hussein told a press conference on Sunday. “Our raids are forcing the terrorists to flee. “We have liberated Zawiyah, Uqayla, … read more »

Benghazi – Fear is gripping Benghazi, the stronghold of the rebellion against the regime of Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi, and morale sinking fast as residents brace for possible attacks by loyalists. “The euphoria is gone,” said grim-faced Mohammed Gepsi, a … read more »

Cairo – An al-Qaeda commander who escaped from a US prison has urged Libyans to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi’s regime and establish Islamic rule, the second time the terrorist network has addressed the uprising. Abu Yahia al-Libi said in a video … read more »

Djerba – An assault on Libya’s rebel-held city of Misrata was stalled on Sunday by new fighting between members of Muammar Gaddafi’s security forces, rebels said, but the government denied reports of a mutiny. Residents said fighting broke out on … read more »

Brega – Dozens of Libyan rebels were pulling out of the eastern town of Brega on Sunday amid heavy shelling from forces loyal to strongman Muammar Gaddafi, an AFP reporter witnessed. Rebel sources said government forces were advancing from the … read more »

The Hague – Three Dutch marines held for nearly two weeks by Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi after being captured in a failed evacuation flight have arrived home in the Netherlands. The two men and one woman were released early on … read more »