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Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar, who previously lived for decades in Virginia, has said he deserves immunity from a pair of civil lawsuits in the US accusing him of atrocities and indiscriminate killings because he is Libya's head of state,…

The US Ambassador Richard Norland spoke by telephone with GNA Prime Minister Fayez Al-Sarraj to receive an update on efforts to finalize a Libyan solution that would consolidate a lasting ceasefire, promote transparency in economic…

The US embassy in Libya said on Friday that a US delegation, led by National Security Council Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa Major General Miguel Correa and Ambassador Richard Norland, held virtual discussions with…

The United States said in a statement Tuesday it was deeply troubled by the escalating conflict in Libya, adding that the White House is strongly opposed to foreign military involvement, including the use of mercenaries and private military…

US officials say Washington has threatened warlord Khalifa Haftar with sanctions over his refusal to reopen oil exports, which the US said that it was a decision made under Russian influence.Wall Street Journal (WSJ) said warlord Haftar…

The US has again accused Russia of sending weapons, including anti-aircraft missiles, to Libya and sending Russian mercenaries to operate on the front lines of the conflict there for warlord Khalifa Haftar."It is assessed that the…

The European Union naval mission to stop arms shipments to war-torn Libya is not "serious", a senior US diplomat has said, accusing the bloc of not doing enough to end violations of a UN arms embargo by countries such as Russia, the United…

US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said it has clear evidence that Russian employed, state-sponsored Wagner Group laid landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in and around Tripoli, further violating the United Nations arms embargo and…

The US has warned Khalifa Haftar's forces that their affiliation with a Russian paramilitary force and perpetuation of the oil shutdown contradict the interests of Washington and Libya.“The US delegation emphasized that the LNA’s…

Russian buildup is turning the eastern Mediterranean Sea into one of the world’s most militarized zones, the U.S. Navy’s top admiral in Europe has said, warning that Moscow could cement its dominance in the region if it’s allowed to…

The ambassador of the United States to Libya Richard Norland and Commander of U.S. Africa Command, General Stephen Townsend met with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Al-Sarraj on Monday in Zuwara, located in western Libya, reviewing the…

A closed meeting was held on Monday between Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Al-Sarraj, the US ambassador in Tripoli Richard Norland, and commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM) Gen. Stephen Townsend in Zuwara. The two US officials arrived…

US Africa Command said Russia's introduction of manned, armed attack aircraft into Libya changes the nature of the current conflict and intensifies the potential of risk to all Libyans, especially innocent civilians.It added that…

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) revealed on Tuesday that 2000 Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group had been fighting for Khalifa Haftar in Libya.The director of the public relations department of AFRICOM Nicole…

Turkey's Foreign Minister dismissed Egypt's proposal for a ceasefire in Libya, saying the plan aimed to save Khalifa Haftar after the collapse of his 14-month military push to seize the capital.Egypt called for a ceasefire starting on…

The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said "some agreements" were reached with his US counterpart Donald Trump that could herald a "new era" in the conflict in Libya.Erdogan told state broadcaster TRT on Monday that after his call…

The US military believes a Russian introduction of warplanes into Libya may not tip the balance in the country's stalemated civil war but could further help Moscow eventually secure a geostrategic stronghold in North Africa.The US…

The United States has commended, in a statement by the US embassy in Libya on Friday, the Government of the Republic of Malta’s announcement on May 26 of its seizure of $1.1 billion of counterfeit Libyan currency printed by Joint Stock…

The US Africa Command said on Twitter on Wednesday than at least 14 newly unmarked Russian aircraft were delivered to Al-Jufra airbase in Libya to support warlord Khalifa Haftar. "Over multiple days in May, Russian MiG 29s and SU-24…

The US Aftica Command said on Tuesday that Russia deployed fighter aircraft to Libya to support Russian mercenaries fighting for eastern forces, adding to concerns of a new escalation in the conflict."Russian military aircraft are…