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Libya
US hunt for Gaddafi assets blocked

The New York proceedings aimed at recovering billions of dollars in assets allegedly misappropriated during the Gaddafi era were officially suspended on 13 January. [...]

Published on 21/01/2022 at 06:00 GMT

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LARMO: Arif's arrest clears path for Mensli to lead hunt for Gaddafi's assets alone

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Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Libya
US hunt for Gaddafi assets blocked

Libya
Orbis Finances on the hunt for Libyan assets in France

Libya
Gaddafi fund hunters settle scores in US court

Libya
LARMO: Arif's arrest clears path for Mensli to lead hunt for Gaddafi's assets alone

Spotlight | Libya
Feud threatens New York hunt for "Gaddafi's money"

Libya
Tripoli enrolls Holland & Knight and Baker & Hostetler in NYC suit against top banks

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Dabaiba takes asset hunt under his wing - to protect family