Divisions Emerge Over Libya's Next Steps
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Sunday, September 04, 2011
Amid Change In Libya, Africa Assesses Ties
September 4, 2011 Moammar Gadhafi championed the vision of a United States of Africa. As Libya is on the cusp of what appears to be the post-Gadhafi era, the African Union has not officially recognized the rebel leadership and has expressed concern over the plight of black Africans mistaken for Gadhafi's fighters in Libya.
Saturday, September 03, 2011
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Americans Emerge After Months In Libyan Prisons
September 1, 2011 Several Americans were among the thousands of prisoners being held in Moammar Gadhafi's prisons. His downfall led to their release — though some have decided to stay in Tripoli for now.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
In Tripoli, Celebrating More Than Ramadan's End
August 31, 2011 Muslims are marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. For Libyans, the holiday has a special resonance this year because of the rebel takeover of Tripoli, the capital.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Libyan Rebels Set Deadline For Surrender
August 30, 2011 The rebel fighters have Moammar Gadhafi's forces pinned down in the coastal city of Sirte and say they have until this Saturday to surrender or face a rebel offensive.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Libya's Ex-Prisoners Finding Their Way Home
August 29, 2011 Those held in Libya's most notorious prisons, including political prisoners, have been freed. Some have been tearfully reunited with friends and family members. But others have not yet been heard from.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Humanitarian Situation In Tripoli Dire
August 27, 2011 As the rebel leadership struggles to consolidate control in the Libya capital, residents are facing a shortage of basic supplies, such as food, fuel and water. Electricity is sporadic and the city has been without tap water for days.
In Libya, Gas Prices Rise As Rebels Seek Control
August 27, 2011 Libyan rebels fought Saturday for control of a major supply road to the capital, seizing a border crossing with Tunisia and strengthening their hold on the oil-rich country as they hunt for Moammar Gadhafi.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Libyan Rebels' Daunting Task: Building A Government
August 26, 2011 The Libyan rebels have largely subdued Moammar Gadhafi's forces. Their next challenge is setting up a government in Tripoli and returning life to normal in the battered country.
Rebels Strengthen Hold On Libyan Capital
August 26, 2011 The Libyan rebels appeared in be exercising greater control in Tripoli, though sporadic firefights continued. Also, NATO said airstrikes targeted 29 armed vehicles near Sirte, Moammar Gadhafi's hometown.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Next Steps For U.S. In Libya
August 25, 2011 The U.S. and its NATO allies gave the Libyan rebels a major boost in their battle against Moammar Gadhafi. But as they look ahead, the Western countries want to avoid any military or financial commitments that are open-ended.
Dominant Rebels Target Gadhafi Strongholds
August 25, 2011 A rebel onslaught Thursday on a neighborhood where snipers loyal to Moammar Gadhafi had holed up in residential buildings left bullet-riddled bodies in the streets, houses in flames and sewers running red with blood. Gadhafi, on the run with his regime in tatters, still tried to rally his followers to kill the rebels.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Libyan Rebels Struggle To Impose Order On Tripoli
August 24, 2011 Libyan rebels appear to hold most of the capital, but they face the difficult challenge of imposing order while battling remnants of Moammar Gadhafi supporters in Tripoli.
Rebels Move To Solidify Control Over Tripoli
August 24, 2011 But Libyan loyalists retaliated in counteroffensives across the capital as Moammar Gadhafi vowed to fight on "until victory or martyrdom" and called on Libyans to free Tripoli from the "devils and traitors" who have overrun it.
