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Terrorism & Security Assassination of Libya's rebel military leader brings tribal divisions to forefront

The murky death of Gen. Abdul Fateh Younes, who led Libya's rebel forces, has called into question rebels' ability to transcend tribal divisions and their credibility to lead a democratic transition.
07/29/2011 09:50 am

Backchannels Libya rebel leader Younes killed, Benghazi wobbles

One thing that's certain is that Abdel Fateh Younes, a longtime aide of Muammar Qaddafi who defected to Libya's rebels in February, was murdered today. But the circumstances of his death are murky and troubling.
07/28/2011 11:04 pm

Terrorism & Security Britain leads NATO effort to find Libya exit strategy

The British government yesterday recognized Libya's rebel government and freed up nearly $150 million in frozen assets for the rebels' use.
07/28/2011 09:38 am

Echoing US, Britain recognizes Libya's rebels: What do they gain?

Britain officially recognized Libya's rebels as the country's legitimate authority. The move is expected to give the rebels access to some, but not all, of Libya's British-held assets.
07/27/2011 07:31 pm

Terrorism & Security Libyan rebel chief says Qaddafi could stay after all

British Foreign Secretary William Hague backed up Mustafa Abdul Jalil's comment yesterday that rebels would be willing to sign an agreement allowing Qaddafi to remain in Libya.
07/26/2011 09:33 am

Backchannels Qaddafi could step down and stay? That's not going to happen.

France's foreign minister says Muammar Qaddafi could remain in Libya after he leaves power. But that's the least likely of all possible outcomes.
07/21/2011 09:12 am

Backchannels So who are Libya's rebels exactly?

With the US expanding ties – and possibly aid – to the Libyan rebels fighting Muammar Qaddafi, it's a question a lot of people are asking. But it isn't an easy one to answer.
07/19/2011 04:26 pm

Terrorism & Security US officials meet Qaddafi representatives. More talks to come?

Libya's rebels are under pressure to talk with representatives of Qaddafi's government, but recent military gains have solidified their resolve to fight to a resolution.
07/19/2011 09:37 am

US recognition of Libya rebels could bring more funds

At an Istanbul meeting, Secretary of State Clinton announced US recognition for Libya's rebels and pledged more aid to help them oust Muammar Qaddafi.
07/15/2011 01:08 pm

International meeting on Libya: Can it find a political solution?

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be part of Friday’s meeting in Istanbul, held by the so-called contact group of countries. Turkey says it will propose a 'road map' for ending the Libya crisis.
07/14/2011 05:58 pm

In Libya's west, rebels rise amid rights concerns, growing pride

The increasingly assertive rebels in Libya's western Nafusah Mountains have committed abuses, Human Rights Watch says today. There's also growing pride, and confidence they're going to win their fight against Muammar Qaddafi.
07/13/2011 02:41 pm

Libya conflict: Is Qaddafi's exit in the offing?

French officials claim that emissaries from Muammar Qaddafi say he is ready to discuss a departure from power. But the Libya leader has put out such feelers before, only to withdraw or deny them.
07/12/2011 06:36 pm

Opinion Why Ghana doesn't love Obama anymore

Obama told Ghanaians in 2009: “Africa’s future is up to Africans.” So why is the US bombing Libya, they rightly ask. No lasting peace will take root in Libya without strong African support. Ditto for America’s ongoing struggle against terrorists there.
07/06/2011 12:59 pm

Terrorism & Security Libya rebels prepare for push on Tripoli: reports

Libya rebel leaders said this weekend that will try to recapture territory on the road to Tripoli, which could put them within striking distance of the capital.
07/03/2011 10:07 am

Backchannels Syrians stage mass protest in Hama today [VIDEO]

The site of a notorious 1982 massacre that quelled an uprising saw protesters come out in force, demanding the regime of Bashar al-Assad be brought down.
07/01/2011 03:23 pm

Social media: Did Twitter and Facebook really build a global revolution?

Social media: From Iran to Tunisia and Egypt and beyond, Twitter and Facebook are the power tools of civic upheaval – but social media is only one factor in the spread of democratic revolution.
06/30/2011 01:21 pm

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Backchannels Libya not a stalemate anymore

Qaddafi hasn't been in such a dire situation since mid-February. He now faces an ICC arrest warrant, unrelenting NATO air strikes, and victorious rebels vowing to march on Tripoli.
06/28/2011 05:08 pm

Libya's Qaddafi charged with war crimes: a help or hindrance to NATO?

International Criminal Court on Monday indicted Libya's Qaddafi on charges of crimes against humanity. Human rights groups cheer, but others say the move will cause him to dig in even more.
06/27/2011 03:36 pm

Backchannels No evidence of Libya Viagra rape claims. But war crimes? Plenty.

The stunning but unproven claim that Libya's Muammar Qaddafi gave Viagra to his forces and ordered them to rape obscures a series of war crimes by his forces.
06/24/2011 05:52 pm

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Libya rebel council prepares for the day after Qaddafi

The council, responding to grumbling that they'll make a power grab once Muammar Qaddafi is deposed, says it's preparing for a democratic transition that's fair for all Libyans.
06/23/2011 02:39 pm

Backchannels Civilian deaths in Libya were inevitable

The real question is 'have more lives been saved than lost?'
06/20/2011 06:07 pm

Backchannels Libyan rebels make gains; Qaddafi plays chess

Germany recognizes the Libya rebels while Qaddafi plays chess with a man who claims intergalactic connections.
06/13/2011 05:46 pm