Khalifa Hifter
Coverage of Khalifa Hifter in the Nexus archive.
- Drone strike sparks massive blaze at Libya’s Zawiya refinery
A massive blaze was ignited at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery after a drone strike hit a gasoline tank, which was located 47 kilometers west of Tripoli. Separately, a senior military officer associated with Khalifa Hifter’s forces was killed by a car bomb in Benghazi. These attacks are part of ongoing instability and drone strikes targeting critical energy infrastructure in the nation.
- Drone strike sparks massive blaze at Libya’s Zawiya refinery
A drone strike hit a gasoline tank at the Zawiya oil refinery in Libya, causing a massive fire that burned through Tuesday morning. Separately, a senior military officer was killed by a car bomb in Benghazi, amid multiple attacks on the country's critical energy infrastructure. The strikes highlight the fragile security environment across the oil-rich nation.
- Protesters storm key Libya energy complex as blackout fears grow
Protesters stormed the Mellitah Oil & Gas complex in western Libya, disrupting gas supplies and risking a nationwide blackout. The incident is part of ongoing protests against power outages, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah's government. Libya remains divided since the 2011 uprising, with rival administrations in the east and west.