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May 21st, 2014 - 04:50 GMT

Rogue Libyan general Khalifa Haftar divides country as violence spreads

Maj. Gen. Khalifa Haftar, commander-in-chief of a breakaway military force, is increasingly dividing Libya's government forces and military.

Militias, particularly those hailing from Misrata, have been ordered to leave the capital within 72 hours as of Monday (Gianluigi Guercia/AFP)

November 19th, 2013 - 05:26 GMT

More troops arrive to Libya capital to drive out militias

A destroyed car and the remains of car bomb are seen following an explosion outside the Swedish consulate in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi . Benghazi has witnessed a deadly series of attacks in recent times. (Image credit: AFP)

October 18th, 2013 - 06:19 GMT

Libyan military chief assassinated in Benghazi