https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2011/03/29/head-of-african-union-un-blocked-mediation-efforts-in-libya/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 10:04:35 -0400<![CDATA[In an interview with the French-language magazine of African affairs Jeune Afrique, the head of the Commission of the African Union, Jean Ping, has said that an African Union (AU) delegation attempting to mediate between the warring parties in Libya was denied authorization to visit the country by the UN Security Council. The five-member delegation was scheduled to visit the Libyan capital Tripoli on March 20 and Benghazi, the capital of the rebellion, on March 21. The bombing of Libya by coalition forces began on March 19.]]>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:12:04 -0400<![CDATA[John Rosenthal]]>https://pjmedia.com/john-rosenthal/2011/03/29/head-of-african-union-un-blocked-mediation-efforts-in-libya-n145022