Libya

In Depth War in Syria and a failed state in Libya have led to the biggest displacement of people in a generation

By The Week Staff Published 10 September 15

In Depth UN negotiations get under way in Geneva, but many are sceptical a deal can be reached

By The Week Staff Published 10 August 15

Speed Read UK government investigating possible links between Islamic State in Libya and the recent terrorist attacks in Tunisia

By The Week Staff Published 27 July 15

Speed Read The Italian coastguard has rescued at least 144 people from the Mediterranean, including babies

By The Week Staff Published 15 April 15

In Depth Egyptian newspapers are full-throated in their support for military action against Islamic State

By The Week Staff Published 18 February 15

Speed Read Jihadists want to cause 'pandemonium' in Europe according to letter by Islamic State propagandist

By The Week Staff Published 18 February 15

Speed Read Italian coastguard threatened by Kalashnikov-wielding men during the operation, in an 'alarming' new twist

By The Week Staff Published 16 February 15

Speed Read Islamic State targets in Libya hit by Egyptian forces after militants behead 21 Christians in gruesome video

By The Week Staff Published 16 February 15

In Depth Most people trying to cross the Mediterranean without papers come through the lawless north African state of Libya

By The Week Staff Published 19 December 14

In Depth Libya's parliament has decamped to a ship in the country's east, while Islamist militants roam the capital of Tripoli

By The Week Staff Last updated 10 September 14

In Depth Will the Seals' Mediterranean adventure help restore their 'super-hero' reputation after Osama revelation?

By Charles Laurence Published 18 March 14

In Depth PM realised 1984 shooting at Libyan embassy demonstration would go unpunished, documents reveal

By The Week Staff Published 3 January 14