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Saif Al-Islam, Son Of former Libyan Ruler Gaddafi, Runs For President : Rashtra News Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.Tripoli: The son of Libya's late dictator Muammar Gaddafi appeared for nearly the first time in a decade on Sunday to register as a presidential candidate for a December vote planned to

Tripoli-based Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah discussed political developments in Libya, including stalled elections in the country, with U.S. Assistant...

After a 2020 ceasefire, the rival eastern and western sides agreed to hold elections on December 24, 2021, and installed a new unity government that was meant to reunify divided national institutions - both of which have fallen apart.

Sansom Milton and Abdulrauf Elgeroshi explain that whilst there are many challenges to Libya’s new political roadmap, Qatar’s role has proven crucial to the process so far.

This is not the first time the rival official has threatened to take the Libyan capital, whether or not it triggers a return to violence.

Analysis: With the rise of new political actors and a reshuffling of old alliances, Libya's political instability threatens to lead to violence, while the prospect of elections remains elusive.

Haftar authorized the indiscriminate bombings of civilians during his unsuccessful 2019 campaign to take Tripoli.

The political crisis in Libya is set to escalate as the newly-chosen administration, which is preparing to take the oath of office, accused the incumbent prime minister of preventing them from being sworn in.

The international community's approach to Libya has been characterised by inconsistency and a lack of unity. It is crucial to have a practical roadmap for peace and unity in Libya rather than setting new election dates, writes Ferhat Polat.

Analysis: Dashed hopes of long-awaited elections could give way to renewed fighting or parallel administrations, taking Libya back to square one.