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Libya a key terrorism transit hub, warns African Union:

"We have information according to which some terrorists active in Mali consider Libya as a refuge and a place to reorganise," Madeira told journalists, describing that as something "Extremely dangerous." Ref. Source 5

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Libya Losing Control of Oil Fields:

A group calling itself the Barqa Youth Movement has declared the eastern area to be an autonomous federal province within the framework of the Libyan state. The movement's statement said that Islamic Sharia "Is the source of legislation in the province," Declared the appointment of a temporary president for the province, and declared the establishment of a defense force that would protect the province and maintain security. Ref. Source 9

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Daughter of Libya's ex-spy chief freed by abductors after her tribe cut off capital's water:

Commander Haitham el-Tajouri of the militia that kidnapped Anoud el-Senoussi said that she was handed over to her tribe in southern Libya late Saturday after the country's prime minister negotiated her release. Ref. Source 3

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Lawless Libya: Armed men shut down Libya gas facility in Berber region:

Armed men have shut down a gas facility in the mountainous western region of the country, predominantly inhabited by members of Libya's Berber minority - also called Amazigh. The ministry of electricity has warned that the latest closure will lead to severe power cuts. Ref. Source 9

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Libyan colonel killed:

Gunmen shot dead a Libyan marine colonel on Wednesday in the eastern city of Benghazi where militants have increasingly targeted security forces in a challenge to central government control. Ref. Source 2

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Armed group shuts oil pipeline in Libya:

An armed group from Berber minority community shut down the Italian-led oil company ENI's pipelines in Mellitah Saturday evening, a source said. "About 75 armed men from Zuwara stopped Italian-led oil company ENI's ship 7 km off the Mellitah coast, demanding to stop their activities," Xinhua quoted a source as saying. Ref. Source 8

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Libya asks U.N., world for help after wave of bombings, violence:-

Libya called on the United Nations and international community to help fight what it called a war on terrorism, the government said on Wednesday, struggling to stop the major oil producer sliding into widening chaos and instability. Ref. Source 8

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Libya closes airport after rockets hit runway:

Libyan authorities closed the airport in the capital Tripoli on Friday after rockets hit a runway on Friday, officials said. "Flights were halted but the airport has been reopened using a second runway," A spokesman for the transport ministry told a reporter visiting the airport. Ref. Source 1