Libya
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The Secret Army: the IRA propaganda film forgotten for almost 50 years
In the Spotlight 'Chilling' BBC documentary reveals how US TV crew documented the inner workings of paramilitary group in 1970s
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How do we calculate mass deaths?
The Explainer Recent revisions to 9/11, Libyan flood and Covid-19 death tolls raise questions over estimates
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Libya: the 'tsunami' that washed away a city
Talking Point Climate change may have made the storm more likely, but many blame failures of governance for the scale of the tragedy
By The Week Staff Published
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Why the Libya floods are a human-made disaster
A dictator broke the country. The U.S. intervened, then walked away. The result? A failed state.
By Joel Mathis Published
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Libya floods: death toll set to rise with 10,000 reported missing
More than 6,000 people reported dead, with hundreds of bodies still washing ashore
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Thousands feared dead in catastrophic Libya flooding
Speed Read A powerful Mediterranean storm pummeled Libya's northeast coast, wiping out entire neighborhoods
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The Lockerbie disaster and the ‘third man’ Mas’ud
feature Libyan suspect extradited to US to face trial over 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103
By The Week Staff Last updated
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How is Emmanuel Macron linked to death of Chad’s ‘ruthless’ president?
feature Analysts say ‘French foreign policy blunder’ paved way for killing of Idriss Deby by rebel group
By Joe Evans Last updated
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Instant Opinion: launching HS2 now ‘is a disgrace’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 17 April
By The Week Staff Published
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Libya peace talks collapse after rocket attack
In Depth Both sides in the civil war, supported by powerful foreign governments, seem increasingly intent on fighting their way to total victory
By William Gritten Last updated
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What’s next for Libya?
In Depth The warring factions in the country are due to resume talks this week in hopes of a ceasefire
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Instant Opinion: The method behind John Bolton’s ‘madness’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 28 January
By The Week Staff Published
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The safest and most dangerous countries in the Middle East
In Depth Syria no longer at the bottom of the worldwide peace rankings, but there is little to celebrate
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Who was behind latest Libya air strike?
In Depth UN-recognised government accuses opposition forces of attack on migrant detention centre
By Alia Shoaib Last updated
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