Libya, is it really bad news for Europe?

By Jammila Hekmoun

As our media focuses on the crises in Iraq and Syria we could be forgiven for being unaware of the threat that exits from Isis forces in Libya.  The political chaos in Libya rivals closely the turbulent events elsewhere in the Middle East, but the proximity of Libya to European shores suggests that there is now a threat that we cannot ignore in Libya.

It is time to think about Libya again

By Jamilla Hekmoun

Since the revolution in 2011 Libya has been plagued by violence.  Originally opposition to Colonel Gadaffi’s 42 year regime was united.  However, since his death opposition has been divided along tribal, ideological and geographical lines.