Suliman Ali Zway | The Seattle Times

September 4, 2018 at 12:01 am

In Libya, Facebook is used to buy arms, locate foes and kill them

Social media enjoy outsize influence in Libya, a sparsely populated yet violently fractured country. Facebook, by far the most popular platform, does not just mirror...

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A general view shows destroyed buildings in Libya’s eastern coastal city of Benghazi on October 20, 2015. Clashes between soldiers of Libya’s recognised government and anti-government forces, including Islamic State (IS) group fights and several jihadi factions continue to rage the city as the country slides deeper into turmoil. AFP PHOTO / ABDULLAH DOMA (Photo credit should read ABDULLAH DOMA/AFP/Getty Images)

October 22, 2015 at 7:07 pm

Attack on Benghazi mission began descent into chaos

For Benghazi residents, the assault on the diplomatic mission was a milestone in their descent into chaos.

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September 21, 2012 at 10:05 pm

Libyans hold giant march against militias

The militias started forming soon after the 2011 uprising against Moammar Gadhafi and became a parallel and often menacing authority after his downfall.

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August 21, 2011 at 8:57 pm

Gadhafi’s regime collapsing in Libya

The long reign of Col. Moammar Gadhafi appeared to collapse Sunday as rebels swept into Tripoli, captured three of his sons and set off wild...

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