Anti-Islamist general Haftar named head of Libyan army

A once-retired general leading a sweeping offensive against Islamists has been named head of the Libyan army loyal to the country’s internationally recognised parliament, an official said Monday, in a move expected to deepen divisions in the conflict-riven nation.

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10 years ago

BBC

Libya names Haftar as army chief

Libya's internationally recognised government in Tobruk names former controversial anti-Islamist Khalifa Haftar as the new head of the national army.

 

11 years ago

BBC

Profile: Libya's renegade General Khalifa Haftar

Libya's Khalifa Haftar, military leader accused of coup

 

11 years ago

BBC

Profile: Libyan Islamist Ahmed Abu Khattala

Ahmed Abu Khattala, the man held over US consulate attack

 

9 years ago

BBC

08 Dec

US confirms Libyan IS head's death

A US air strike last month killed a senior leader of the Islamic State (IS) group in Libya, Abu Nabil, the Pentagon confirms.

 

10 years ago

NDTV

13 Jul

Islamist Rebel Handed Over to Uganda From Tanzania: Army Spokesman

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11 years ago

BBC

France sets up anti-Islamist force

France is to set up a new military operation in the Sahel region of northern Africa in an effort to stop the emergence of jihadist groups.

 

10 years ago

BBC

Army man named Burkina Faso PM

The authorities in Burkina Faso appoint an army officer, Lt Col Isaac Zida, as transitional prime minister.

 

10 years ago

BBC

Libyan MPs revoke anti-Gaddafi law

Libya's internationally recognised parliament revokes a controversial law that banned Gaddafi-era officials from taking part in politics.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

06 Nov

African leaders head to Burkina to press army to give up power

African leaders were headed for Burkina Faso on Wednesday to pressure the army into keeping its promise to hand power back to civilians within a fortnight after the fall of president Blaise Compaore.

 

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