Libya

How the UAE built its sphere of influence across the region, including role in Yemen - explainer

From Yemen and Sudan to Israel and Somaliland, the UAE has built a wide network of allies, investments, and security ties aimed at countering political Islam and shaping regional power dynamics.

Supporters of the UAE-backed separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) wave flags of the United Arab Emirates and of the STC, during a rally in Aden, Yemen, December 30, 2025.
Libya's army chief of staff Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad attends a ceremony at a medical training camp on a military base in Al-Khums, Libya, December 21, 2025

Who was General Mohammed Al-Haddad, killed in Libya plane crash? - explainer

Private jets are seen on the tarmac at Esenboga Airport, in Ankara, Turkey August 1, 2024

Libyan army chief killed in jet crash after takeoff from Ankara, Libyan PM confirms

 Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan Asim Munir holds a microphone during his visit at the Tilla Field Firing Ranges (TFFR) to witness the Exercise Hammer Strike, a high-intensity field training exercise conducted by the Pakistan Army's Mangla Strike Corps, in Mangla, Pakistan May 1, 2025.

Pakistan strikes $4 billion deal to sell weapons to Libyan force, officials say


Two years after ceasefire, peace in Libya seems in danger again

Deadly clashes erupt in Libya over the weekend between armed militias backed by the country's two rival governments.

 Members of the Libyan internationally recognised government forces fire during a fight with Eastern forces in Ain Zara, Tripoli, Libya April 28, 2019.

Russia is expanding its military — but source of recruits unclear - UK

In the Russia-Ukraine war, Putin has used various strategies — mercenaries, contract soldiers and conscripts — to replenish military ranks.

Russian soldiers march in Almaty, Kazakhstan, January 13, 2022

Can Libya overcome another round of chaotic infighting?

This is the latest struggle for control of Tripoli after the country has suffered a decade of conflict and civil war.  

 Members of the Libyan internationally recognised government forces fire during a fight with Eastern forces in Ain Zara, Tripoli, Libya April 28, 2019.

Can Libya overcome another round of chaotic infighting?

This is the latest struggle for control of Tripoli after the country has suffered a decade of conflict and civil war.  

 Members of the Libyan internationally recognised government forces fire during a fight with Eastern forces in Ain Zara, Tripoli, Libya April 28, 2019.

Libya's Bashagha quits Tripoli after clashes

A plan to hold an election in December collapsed amid arguments among major factions and prominent candidates over the rules and the parliament.

 Members of the Libyan internationally recognised government forces fire during a fight with Eastern forces in Ain Zara, Tripoli, Libya April 28, 2019.

Russia uses Libyan, Syrian mercenaries, US Senior Defense official confirms

Neither the exact number of fighters nor their location has been confirmed, the official said.

 A view shows a graves of a civilian killed during Ukraine-Russia conflict in the southern port city of Mariupol, Ukraine May 3, 2022. A grave board reads: "Kolesnikov Anatoly Ivanovich".

Up to 20,000 foreign mercenaries fighting in Ukraine for Russia - report

It is unclear where Russia's mercenaries all came from. Some are from Libya and Syria while others are part of the Wagner Group.

 A service member of pro-Russian troops stands inside a residential building in Volnovakha

UN investigates reports of migrant mass graves in Libya

The report did not say how many bodies the graves might contain and mission member Chaloka Beyani said a newly appointed forensic expert would try to investigate further.

Former Libyan Parliament Hall - in the northeastern city of Bayda, Libya.

Russia to bring Libyan, Serbian mercenaries to Ukraine - Ukrainian sources

Russia is reportedly paying foreign mercenaries a monthly salary of $300-600 to fight in Ukraine, and had approved recruitment of 16,000 Middle East volunteers.

 SYRIAN ARMY soldiers pose in Deraa al-Balad, this week.

Libyan warlord's plane lands in Israel

Khalifa Haftar's landed briefly in Cyprus before heading to Israel, where it remained for two hours before returning to Cyprus.

LIBYAN COMMANDER Khalifa Haftar meets Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (not pictured) at the parliament in Athens.