Muammar Gaddafi
Coverage of Muammar Gaddafi in the Nexus archive.
- Libya: Libya's Political Process Regains Momentum, but Window for Action Is Narrowing, UN Envoy Warns
Libya's political process is regaining momentum, but the UN envoy warns the window for action is narrowing. The country has faced political dysfunction since the collapse of Muammar Gaddafi's regime in 2011, leading to ongoing struggles over legitimacy and power.
- At a Libyan university once ravaged by war, students dream again
A decade after battles reduced the University of Benghazi to rubble, students are optimistic about the future. The university, Libya's oldest and largest, became a site of conflict between jihadist groups and forces led by Khalifa Haftar after the 2011 uprisings that toppled Muammar Gaddafi. Nearly 70,000 students now attend classes in temporary facilities while a new campus is set to open in autumn.
- ‘Huge milestone’ as Libyan militia commander accused of torture to appear at ICC
A former Libyan militia commander, Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, will appear at the International Criminal Court for a hearing on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The prosecution is a landmark step towards justice for abuses of refugees trying to reach Europe from Africa. The ICC's investigation into crimes in Libya began after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.