The United States said Sunday it has temporarily withdrawn some of its forces from Libya due to “security conditions on the ground,” as a Libyan military commander’s forces advanced toward the capital, Tripoli, clashing with rival militias. A small contingent of American troops has been in Libya in recent years helping local forces combat Islamic […]
Mafia, Guns And Clans: The Big Libyan Oil Heist…
Libya’s oil production problems extend far beyond whether the forces of Tripoli or Benghazi secure ultimate control over the country: Clan-based militias are running their own smuggling operations, and their mafia reach is said to extend as far as the Coast Guard—and even into Europe. This smuggled oil is making its way into Europe, and […]
Obama Administration Lays Out $56 Million Plan for Libya…
U.S. Admits to Boots on the Ground in Libya…
The U.S. government has admitted to having “boots on the ground” in Libya, although their numbers and missions remain secret…