The Libyan National Army (LNA) launches a surprise offensive in western Libya, moving units towards the Government of National Accord-held capital Tripoli, with reports of clashes in the city of Gharyan. The LNA say their operation, ordered by General Khalifa Haftar, is aimed at "cleansing the western zone from terrorist groups". 2019-04-3
Around 400 prisoners, mostly supporters of the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, escape from a detention facility in Ain Zara, near Tripoli, amid fighting between rival militia groups. 2018-09-2
Gunmen shoot dead the Mayor of Misurata, Libya, Mohamed Eshtewi, and wound his brother, after they chase down his car. 2017-12-17
A suicide bombing kills at least 10 security force members in the village of Abu Qurayn, west of Sirte. 2016-06-16
A major power station in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi is shelled by militants. 2016-01-9
The United Nations envoy for Libya, Bernardino León, proposes a government of national unity for Libya led by Fayez Sarraj as Prime Minister. 2015-10-9
An armed group storms the Tunisian embassy in Libya taking ten hostages. 2015-06-12
A militia attack on a power plant in Sirte leaves at least 19 soldiers dead. 2014-12-25