Topic: Muammar Qaddafi

French Embassy Is Attacked In Libya

People stand among debris outside the French embassy after the building was attacked, in Tripoli April 23, 2013.
REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny

In the biggest terrorist attack in Libya since the assault on the U.S. compound in Benghazi last September, a car bomb exploded outside the French embassy in Tripoli, wounding two French guards.

By Uri Friedman

Aug 22, 2011

Qaddafi's Son Reportedly Escapes From Rebel Custody

The rebels are still encountering pockets of resistance in Tripoli

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By Uri Friedman

Aug 19, 2011

Are We in the Final Throes of the Libyan Conflict?

Some envision a bloody advance on Tripoli while others see no end in sight

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By John Hudson

Aug 16, 2011

Panetta Says Qaddafi's 'Days Are Numbered'

The Defense Secretary cites a key defection as a sign of Qaddafi's loosening grip

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By John Hudson

Aug 15, 2011

Libya's Rebels Are Feeling Bullish

A top Libyan official defects as the rebels take over a key supply route

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By Uri Friedman

Aug 5, 2011

Rumors of Qaddafi's Son's Death Resurface

A rebel spokesman claims a NATO strike killed Khamis Qaddafi

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 26, 2011

No One Can Decide Where to Put Muammar Qaddafi

International Criminal Court disputes claims made by France and England.

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By Erik Hayden

Jul 26, 2011

Britain Sides with French to Let Qaddafi Remain in Libya

"What happens to Qaddafi is ultimately a question for the Libyans"

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jul 25, 2011

Locals Say NATO Bombed a Hospital in Libya

Conflicting reports emerge about NATO's weekend bombing around Libya

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 20, 2011

France Says Qaddafi Can Stay in Libya

He can stay put, so long as he releases power and a cease-fire is called

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By Ray Gustini

Jul 18, 2011

U.S. and Libya Had Face-to-Face Talks on Saturday

But won't say who participated or what the talks touched on

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In Backing Benghazi, U.S. Places Bet Against Qaddafi's Staying Power

Obama recognizes Libya's opposition movement in a high-stakes gamble

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By Uri Friedman

Jul 15, 2011

The Libyan Stalemate Suggested by Google Earth

The rebels can't advance, the allies are wavering, and Qaddafi's forces haven't caved

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By John Hudson

Jul 12, 2011

Qaddafi Seems Constantly About to Step Down

How do we know it's for real this time?

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 1, 2011

Qaddafi Threatens 'Catastrophe' in Europe if Airstrikes Don't Stop

Says while addressing supporters in Tripoli that NATO must ground planes

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By Uri Friedman

Jun 27, 2011

The Rebels Advance Toward Tripoli: We've Heard This Story Before

Why might this advance be any more successful than the last two?

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 27, 2011

Rebels Near Tripoli as Arrest Warrants Are Issued for Qaddafi

The International Criminal Court has charged the leader with crimes against humanity

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 24, 2011

Admiral Admits NATO Is Trying to Kill Qaddafi

Foreign Policy says U.N. authorization is being interpreted as allowing dictator's killing

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 24, 2011

Qaddafi 'Seriously Considering' Fleeing Tripoli

Though not imminent, the Libyan leader is considering a more secure location

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By Uri Friedman

Jun 21, 2011

The Arab Spring's Three-Speech Rule and Syria

Tunisia's Ben Ali and Egypt's Mubarak stepped down after their third speech

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By Ujala Sehgal

Jun 19, 2011

Gruesome Details from Inside Qaddafi's War Crime Files

Documents reveal the Libyan leader's orders for slaughtering his people

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By Uri Friedman

Jun 15, 2011

How Qaddafi's Son Lost 1,000 Olympics Tickets in 24 Hours

The perils of planning Olympics in wartime

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By Uri Friedman

Jun 13, 2011

Qaddafi Plays Chess While Rebels Press On

In a match with the World Chess Federation chief, Qaddafi vowed to stay in Libya

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By Uri Friedman

Jun 10, 2011

Qaddafi Gets Weirder: Writes Letter to Congress, Appeals to Greece

Some new ones for international relations textbooks

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By Uri Friedman

Jun 10, 2011

NATO Believes Qaddafi's a LegitimateTarget

As head of the military, one official says, he's responsible for attacking civilians

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By Uri Friedman

Jun 9, 2011

Signs That Muammar Qaddafi Is Looking for an Exit

The Libyan rebels and Hillary Clinton both suggest that the end is near

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By Uri Friedman

Jun 9, 2011

Pfizer Defends Viagra Brand Amidst Libyan Mass Rape Allegations

The ICC has evidence that the Qaddafi regime is employing rape as a weapon of war

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By Uri Friedman

Jun 7, 2011

A Desperate Qaddafi Regime's Unconvincing Propaganda

An infant allegedly wounded in a NATO strike was actually hurt in a car crash

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By Uri Friedman

May 31, 2011

How Goldman Sachs Made Libya's $1 Billion Investment Disappear

The episode caused a major rift between Goldman bankers and Libyan officials

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By Uri Friedman

May 27, 2011

A 'Paranoid' Qaddafi Reportedly Hiding in Hospitals to Duck Airstrikes

The U.K. and France are turning up the heat on Qaddafi with attack helicopters

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By Uri Friedman

May 27, 2011

Is 2011 the Bad Year for Bad Guys?

A heartening trend: Bin Laden's dead, Mubarak toppled and Mladic captured

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By Uri Friedman

May 26, 2011

The Western Banks Where Qaddafi Stashes Billions

The ruler spread the country's oil money in numerous big financial institutions

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By Uri Friedman

May 25, 2011

The Libyan Rebel Bank Heist

A $500 million example of rebel craftiness

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By Uri Friedman

May 24, 2011

NATO Unleashes 'Most Intense Bombardment Yet' on Tripoli

The attacks come as the British and French deploy low-flying helicopters

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By Uri Friedman

May 20, 2011

Clinton Repeats Qaddafi's Oil Minister, Family Have Fled

The Libyan government says otherwise

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By Heather Horn

May 18, 2011

Qaddafi's Wife and Daughter Have Left Libya

Reuters is reporting that they have crossed into neighboring Tunisia

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 17, 2011

Today's Best

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On Strauss-Kahn, Palestine, and Portugal's Nazi gold

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 16, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Monday Columns

On privacy with Facebook and Google, intellectuals' arrogance about Qaddafi, and more

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By Uri Friedman

May 16, 2011

Prosecutor Requests Arrest Warrants for Qaddafi

The ICC is building a crimes against humanity case against the Libyan leader

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By Uri Friedman

May 13, 2011

Qaddafi Says He's 'In a Place Where You Can't Get Me'

The Libyan leader delivers an audio message to quell speculation he's left Tripoli

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By Uri Friedman

May 13, 2011

Latest Qaddafi Rumor: He's Wounded and Left Tripoli

The report comes a day after one reporter suggested Qaddafi was hiding out at a hotel

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By Adam Clark Estes

May 12, 2011

Is Qaddafi Hiding Out with Western Journalists?

Insiders suggest the Libyan president may be staying in the same hotel to avoid bombs

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By Adam Clark Estes

May 11, 2011

After Ten Days and Death Speculation, a Qaddafi Video

A state television broadcast of the Libyan leader may not resolve the question

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By Adam Martin

May 10, 2011

ICC to Request Arrest Warrants for Qaddafi and Son

ICC prosecutor says they and intelligence chief committed crimes against humanity

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By Alex Eichler

May 9, 2011

Iman al-Obeidi, Alleged Rape Victim, Has Fled Libya

She sneaked across the border with two defecting military officers

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By Adam Martin

May 4, 2011

International Court Seeking War Crimes Charges in Libya

Qaddafi is likely among the three people prosecutors want to charge

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 28, 2011

Is Qaddafi Using Rape as a Weapon of War?

U.N. ambassador Susan Rice is the latest person to suggest that he is

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By Alex Eichler

Apr 26, 2011

Criticizing NATO Today: Neocons, Liberal Bloggers, Putin

Airstrikes against Qaddafi's palaces draw rebukes for different reasons

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 25, 2011

The Bombing of Muammar Qaddafi's Compound in Photos

A government spokesman says NATO's "message" was delivered to the "wrong address"

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By Ujala Sehgal

Apr 24, 2011

Why Qaddafi's Sudden Retreat from Misrata May Be a Trap

Rebel leaders fear Qaddafi will evade NATO by starting a tribal war

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By Uri Friedman

Apr 21, 2011

Libyan Rebels Seize Tunisian Border Crossing in Surprise Victory

It is a rare military advance for the opposition in the western part of the country

Comments | 857 Views

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