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Esam Mohamed

Libyan Gen. Khalifa Hifter addresses a press conference in Benghazi, Libya. May 17, 2014 (photo credit: AP Photo/Mohammed el-Shaiky)
May 31, 2014, 12:39 am
Thousands rally to support renegade Libyan general
Khalifa Hifter vows to restore order, has launched a military campaign against Islamist militias in country’s east
By Esam Mohamed
In this Saturday, May 17, 2014 photo, Libyan Gen. Khalifa Hifter addresses a press conference in Benghazi, Libya. (Photo credit: AP/Mohammed el-Shaiky)
May 19, 2014, 2:28 am
Renegade Libyan general says parliament suspended
Two dead, over 50 wounded in military assault on Islamist lawmakers by forces loyal to rebel leader; authorities condemn attack
By Esam Mohamed and Sarah El Deeb
Tripoli, Libya. (photo credit: C BY David Stanley, Flickr)
May 5, 2014, 2:22 pm
Libyan parliament picks new PM after disputed vote
Ahmed Matiq, a member of Muslim Brotherhood’s Justice and Construction Party, sworn in
By Esam Mohamed
Egyptian protesters burn the Libyan flag during a protest in front of the Libyan embassy, in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, March 11, 2013 (photo credit: AP/Mohammed Abu Zaid)
January 25, 2014, 3:11 pm
Libya: 5 Egyptian diplomats, employees abducted
Kidnapping appears to be retaliation for detention of a Libyan militia leader in Egypt
By Esam Mohamed
December 28, 2013, 9:54 am
Officer killed in Benghazi drive-by shooting
Three gunmen shoot army major in restive eastern city
By Esam Mohamed
Illustrative photo of a Type 63 rocket launcher in use by Libyan rebels in 2011. (photo credit: CC BY-SA Al Jazeera English, Flickr)
December 10, 2013, 7:41 pm
Libya militia to open oil terminals in December
Group shut down fuel depots following the eight-month uprising against longtime dictator Muammar Gaddafi
By Esam Mohamed
This image made from video shows a protester holding up spent ammunition in Tripoli, Libya after militiamen attacked peaceful protesters demanding the disbanding of the country's rampant armed groups on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, killing tens of people as they opened fire on the march with heavy machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades. (AP Photo via AP video)
November 30, 2013, 9:45 pm
40 inmates escape in Libyan prison break
Police, army unable to secure country, relying on armed militias who fought in 2011 civil war
By Esam Mohamed
Libyan's Prime Minister Ali Zeidan speaks to the media during a press conference in Rabat, Morocco, Tuesday, October 8, 2013 (photo credit: AP/Abdeljalil Bounhar)
October 10, 2013, 12:50 pm
Libyan prime minister released after brief abduction
Ali Zeidan was snatched from hotel by gunmen, apparently over recent US raid
By Esam Mohamed and MAGGIE MICHAEL
Libyan's Prime Minister Ali Zeidan speaks to the media during a press conference in Rabat, Morocco, Tuesday, October 8, 2013 (photo credit: AP/Abdeljalil Bounhar)
October 10, 2013, 7:39 am
Libyan prime minister kidnapped in Tripoli
Ali Zeidan snatched from hotel by gunmen from renegade security agency, apparently over recent US raid; his location is unknown
By Esam Mohamed and MAGGIE MICHAEL
Marines during an urban warfare training mission in 1998 . (illustrative photo: Staff Sgt. David J. Ferrier, US Marine Corps/DOD)
October 6, 2013, 3:12 am
US forces nab terror chief linked to 1998 embassy attacks
After decade-long manhunt, Nazih Abdul-Hamed al-Ruqai captured in Libya for role in bombings of US outposts in Kenya, Tanzania
By Esam Mohamed and Robert Burns
The Russian embassy in Tripoli, Libya (photo credit: screen capture/Google Earth)
October 3, 2013, 1:44 am
Attacker dead after mob breaks into Russian embassy
Mission staff unharmed in apparent retaliation for the murder of a Libyan pilot by Russian woman
By Esam Mohamed
Libyan militias from towns throughout the country's west parade through Tripoli, Libya in February 2012. (photo credit: AP/ Abdel Magid Al Fergany)
July 29, 2013, 7:36 am
More than 1,000 inmates escape Libyan prison
Jailbreak coincides with nationwide protests over shooting death of activist critical of Muslim Brotherhood
By Esam Mohamed
Libyan followers of Ansar al-Shariah Brigades and other Islamic militias, hold a demonstration against a film and a cartoon denigrating the Prophet Muhammad. (AP Photo/Mohammad Hannon)
July 27, 2013, 10:04 pm
More than 1,000 inmates escape Libyan prison
Jailbreak takes place as country heats up over Friday death of anti-Islamist protester
By Esam Mohamed
Libyan revolutionary fighters load their machine gun during an attack against pro-Gadhafi forces in 2011. (photo credit: AP/Bela Szandelszky)
November 1, 2012, 7:05 am
Libyan parliament approves new Cabinet
Government faces daunting task of imposing control over armed groups across the country
By Esam Mohamed
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