Politics of Libya

Libyan government trying to recover assets from toppled dictator Gaddafi

As Libya moves into a post-Moammar Gaddafi world, the government is trying to recover the assets that Gaddafi had stashed overseas for his own, personal fain. They’re working, for example, to seize a luxury mansion in the U.K.

Locating Libya’s looted weapons

The Battle for Sirte

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Armed Libyan convoy enters Niger

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US Vet Trained Libyan Rebels

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What To Do About Libya’s Weapons

Global Politics

Libyan rebels seem to have more or less taken control of the country. And it’s now awash in guns.

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Libya’s Property in New Jersey

A few years ago, Gaddafi made plans to stay there for a UN event.

Rebels Prepare Attack On Gaddafi’s Hometown

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The Libyan rebels are building up their forces near Sirte, in preparation for a major assault.

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Senator Cardin on the US role in Libya

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What will the U.S.’s role be in Libya’s transition to a democracy? To help us understand the U.S.’s evolving role, we’re speaking with Maryland Senator Ben Cardin. Cardin is a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

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Libya faces steep humanitarian challenges

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Remember why the US and NATO went into Libya. The mandate was humanitarian; the goal to protect Libyan civilians. Is their situation the same now? We’re speaking with Roshan Khadivi who is a member of UNICEF’s Libya response team.