North Africa

Yes, “terrorists” in Libya rebel ranks

Abdelhakim Belhaj, recently appointed to Tripoli’s rebel military council, was a founder of the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group, an anti-Qaddafi cell designated by the US State Department as a terrorist organization with links to al-Qaeda

North Africa

Algeria: AQIM claims growing attacks on security forces

Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has claimed responsibility for three suicide attacks in Algeria this summer—most recently at military barracks in the coastal town of Cherchel, leaving 18 dead.

North Africa

Juan Cole deconstructs pseudo-left jive on Libya

Juan Cole was a hero of the left when he slapped down mainstream media jive on the Iraq war just a few short years ago. But now he takes on idiot-left jive on Libya—which has at times deteriorated into shameless cheerleading for Qaddafi.

North Africa

Qaddafi taunts rebels as hunt goes on

As Libyan rebels continue to hunt Tripoli for Moammar Qaddafi—and to battle the remnants of his forces—the elusive strongman again delivered two broadcast messages during the night, urging residents to “cleanse Tripoli of rats.”

North Africa

Where is Qaddafi?

Rebels have overrun Moammar Qaddafi’s fortress-like compound in Tripoli, the Bab al-Aziziya, but the state TV station remains in pro-Qaddafi hands and continues to broadcast messages from the missing strongman.

North Africa

Who controls Tripoli?

Heavy fighting and NATO air-strikes continue in Tripoli, and two Qaddafi sons earlier reported as captured by rebels are now apparently free. China meanwhile expressed concerns that its oil investments in Libya will be honored by the new regime.

North Africa

Libya: rebels take Tripoli

In a land and sea offensive closely coordinated with NATO, Libyan rebels advanced into the heart of Tripoli. Thousands of jubilant citizens filled the Green Square to cheer their convoys of armed pick-up trucks, with fighters firing in the air.