Libyan military leader may have combat drones despite UN embargo
Reuters news agency says satellite images show at least three drones at Al Khadim airbase between April and December.
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Libya set to open registration for election candidates
Libya’s national elections commission said it will open registration for candidates in presidential, parliamentary vote.
![Emad Al-Sayeh, Head of the High National Election Commission, left, said it had received amendments to the law from the parliament [File: Ismail Zitouny/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2017-12-06T153028Z_1960555359_RC1BBB5F1840_RTRMADP_3_LIBYA-ELECTIONS.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Libya parliament adopts law on legislative elections
The new law comes before a planned national vote set for December 24 under a UN-led peace process for Libya.
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Libya’s Haftar stands down from military role before polls
Libyan media said move paves way for Haftar to run for president under controversial new law.
Libya’s parliament passes no-confidence vote in unity government
In a new blow to UN-backed peace efforts, 89 MPs in Libya’s eastern-based parliament voted to withdraw confidence.
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Egypt’s el-Sisi backs December elections in Libya
Egyptian president holds talks with Libya’s interim prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, days after Haftar meeting.
Worst Tripoli fighting in a year tests Libya ceasefire
Fighting between rival armed forces poses challenge to the unity government as it struggles to conduct December polls.
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Libya’s foreign minister says December polls could be delayed
Najla al-Mangoush says the government is doing everything in its power to hold the vote but challenges persist.
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World powers meet in Berlin to discuss Libya crisis
Presence of foreign mercenaries, troops in war-torn country and elections to top meeting’s agenda.
![German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, left, and Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush attend a joint press conferences part of the 'Second Berlin Conference on Libya' at the foreign office in Berlin [Michael Sohn/Pool/AP Photo]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/AP21174549397402.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Libya: Military movements banned after Haftar’s border takeover
The statement came after forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar said they have taken control of a border crossing with Algeria.
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Will Libya commander Haftar run in December’s election?
Renegade military commander is holding rallies and polishing his image ahead of polls, according to Libya observers.
