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Tripoli is the capital of Libya. It is located on the Mediterranean, in the northwest of the North African country. It was founded in the 7th century BC.

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People walk among cars on a narrow street in Triopoli

On Tripoli's Syria Street, calm masks Lebanon's deep scars

On Tripoli's Syria Street, calm masks Lebanon's deep scars

This Lebanese street was once a microcosm of the war across the border. Things are quieter now, but the calm is fragile.
ConflictsMarch 25, 2024
Mass graves for the victims of the flood in Libya's coastal city of Derna

Libya flood: Civil society unites in ramping up aid

Libya flood: Civil society unites in ramping up aid

Despite solidarity, Libyans are weakened by crackdowns and achieve limited results due to two rival governments.
PoliticsSeptember 14, 2023
Libyan security forces stand guard in Tripoli, Libya, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2023.

Libya's power struggle: Who's fighting in Tripoli?

Libya's power struggle: Who's fighting in Tripoli?

Fresh violence in the Libyan capital has raised fears about what the increasingly powerful paramilitaries want.
PoliticsAugust 16, 2023
Libya - protest against Saif al-Islam al-Ghadafi as runner for prime minister

Libya's election now unlikely to take place

Libya's election now unlikely to take place

While not yet official, candidates have said they expect Friday's vote will "inevitably" be postponed.
PoliticsDecember 21, 2021
People gather to protest against the candidacy application of Seif al-Islam Gadhafi

Gadhafi's son returns to Libyan politics

Gadhafi's son returns to Libyan politics

Experts say Seif al-Islam's run for president in upcoming Libyan elections could be destabilizing.
PoliticsNovember 16, 2021
Libyan flag wrapped around a protester at a demonstration

Libya, quo vadis?

Libya, quo vadis?

In the run-up to Libya's elections, political rivals are putting what could be a chance for peace in acute danger.
PoliticsSeptember 24, 2021
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