Sizable contingents of Turkish-trained and -armed Syrian rebels have been reportedly shipped to Libya to help stop Haftar’s forces in the battle for Tripoli (see EDM, January 23, 2020). ... If they leave Tripoli to defend their threatened hometown, the GNA and its defenses may..…
The move caused by the increase of unrest subsequent to the launch of military operation to capture Tripoli by Libyan Khalifa Haftar... ..…
The attack is the major air strike blamed on eastern Libyan National Army forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar when in suburb of Tripoli was hit.. ... Haftar's attempt to capture Tripoli has derailed UN attempts to broker end to the chaos that has prevailed in Libya since..…
Since April, the capital, Tripoli, has been under siege by militias led by General Khalifa Haftar. ... 'Appearing to back Haftar's move on Tripoli is a mistake that undermines any hope for a successful political process.' . ..…
Libya's recognised government on Thursday demanded urgent answers whose forces fighting to take over Tripoli.. ... France has expressed support for UN-backed Tripoli, while also regarding Haftar's forces as in the fight against Islamist militants... ..…
Libya has been divided between two rival governments, House of Representatives, based in the city of Tobruk, and Serraj's internationally-recognized Government of National Accord based Tripoli.. Haftar, launched campaign on April 4 to invade and Tripoli, resulting in repeated..…
The migrant centre attack marked the highest publicly reported toll from an air strike or shelling since eastern forces under Khalifa Haftar launched a ground and aerial offensive three months ago to take the capital Tripoli, which is the base of Libya’s internationally recognised..…
The conditional front line between Brigade and Big Four Tripoli was transformed into front line between LNA and Libyan Army Government of National Accord.. Haftar's hopes to enlist the support of Zintan clans came to nothing, even. ..…
Haftar-Led Libyan Army Advancing South, East of Tripoli . . TEHRAN (FNA)- The Libyan National Army (LNA) led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar advanced to the South and East of Tripoli, the LNA General Command press service director Khalifa Obeidi said. . .....…
Russian Foreign Ministry also expressed deep concerns over the fact that both Tripoli-based and Haftar. ... Forty-eight days into the attack on Tripoli by General Haftar's forces, there has already been too much death and destruction, the UN Libya, Ghassan Salame, told..…
Crisis Group interviews, European diplomats, Tripoli and Tunis, April 2019.Hide Footnote U.S position also emboldened Haftar's backers Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Cairo to continue their financial and military support for Haftar's military assault. ... Crisis Group interviews, European..…
Forty-eight days into the attack on Tripoli by General Haftar's forces, there has already been too much death and destruction, he added, referring to the new on Libyan capital launched on April by Libyan National Army led by Haftar.. ..…
Amnesty International has revealed new evidence of indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas Tripoli during General Haftar's forces offensive on Libyan capital, with some of the unlawful attacks to amount to war crimes. ..…
Last month, Tripoli-based ministry suspended cooperation with France, accusing Paris of backing Haftar, commander from the east of the country where government holds sway.. In Tripoli, three rockets hit overnight close to the heavily fortified UN compound and otherwise there..…
Aerial raids by renegade Khalifa Haftar's forces kill at least four people and wound 20 others in Libyan, Tripoli.. In phone call to Libyan general last month, US President Donald Trump recognized Field Marshal Haftar's in fighting terrorism and securing Libya's oil resources,..…
April 19-20 missile attack on the southern suburbs of Tripoli was carried out as forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar battled to seize the capital from UN-recognized government.. ..…
During the conversation, Trump backed Haftar's military assault on Libya's of Tripoli, U.S officials told Bloomberg. ... In what could be preview of Tripoli campaign, it took Haftar three years to seize full control of Benghazi, another populous, city. ..…
General Haftar has launched offensive to oust President Fayez al- Serraj and his Government of National Accord, António Guterres, arrived Tripoli to secure reconciliation conference, scheduled on April. ... Tripoli Serraj, is keeping up the appearance of resisting, like the..…
The government of accord is not getting the voices of support foreign capitals it might have once enjoyed. In early April, Al-Sarraj was keen to stress his view on how Libya would return to state of strife-free normalcy.. ..…
The government of accord is not getting the voices of support foreign capitals it might have once enjoyed. In early April, Al-Sarraj was keen to stress his view on how Libya would return to state of strife-free normalcy.. ..…
In March, many local, tribal and non-tribal brigades had changed sides, in favour of General Haftar, thanks to the example of Seventh Al Khaniat Brigade from Tarhouna, fact, advanced through Southern districts of Tripoli.. The strategy of forcedly re-proposing Abu Dhabi to al-Sarraj,..…
President Trump praised Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar in phone call this week, White House revealed Friday, Tripoli, from U.S. ... The United Nations says that at least 213 people have been killed and 1,009 injured in clashes Tripoli this month. ..…
Qatar has called for the enforcement of embargo against Haftar. We speak to Anas El Gomati, director of Tripoli-based Sadeq Institute, Libya's first independent research organization.. ... DEPUTYPRIMEMINISTERAHMEDMAITEEQ There is invasion of Tripoli from Haftar and..…
Nevertheless, the UN, that is Security Council of which the US is member of course, has asked the US to put stronger pressure on Haftar to support Tripoli, game, of course the US has not done. It's claimed that Libyans Haftar and it's the US and EU and Russia that see him as..…
Libyan General Khalifa Haftar has been supported by Saudi Arabia in his new campaign to seize control of Tripoli, n.. ... The United States and major powers Europe have expressed their support for Tripoli-based government while they have also received and met Haftar on..…
Pompeo Urges Forces of Libya's Haftar to Stop Offensive on Tripoli... ... Haftar's Warplanes Strike Positions of Libya's Government West of Tripoli. ..…
Eight years ago, Libya was the most advanced African country vast and arid territory into war that is threatening to put Tripoli under siege, as part of the offensive launched by General Khalifa Haftar.. ..…
Haftar's forces, said on Wednesday they had seized in Aziziya around 50 kilometers south of Tripoli after ferocious clashes... Haftar's forces appear to be advancing on two fronts, from the south and southeast of Tripoli, while coastal roads to the east and west of the..…
Libyan National Army forces of Khalifa Haftar have been blocked in the southern suburbs of Tripoli about km from the center.. ... Haftar's push for Tripoli is the in cycle of violence and chaos Libya since the 2011 overthrow of former strongman Muammar Gaddafi.. ..…
Libya Ghassan Salame met Serraj and the head of Tripoli-based opposed to Haftar to discuss the situation, .. ... Instead, Haftar was moving men and equipment from southern and Libya to forward base at Gharyan, south of Tripoli, according to foreign observing the..…
Based in the city of Benghazi, Haftar wields control over much of Libya, and has his sights set on Tripoli.. ..…
Libyan National Army forces of Khalifa Haftar, said 19 of its soldiers died recent days as they closed in on the internationally recognized Tripoli.. ... Haftar's LNA, took the south of Libya this year before advancing fast through largely unpopulated desert regions toward..…
The United Nations Security Council has called on Libyan Khalifa Haftar to halt his forces advance toward Tripoli. ... Reuters and other news agencies said Haftar's forces took the town of Gharyan, about 80 kilometers south of Tripoli. ..…
Haftar's strengthening position in the south and the looming threat of in the west could trigger development — potential shift in alliances Tripoli and in Tripolitania region. ... Other Misratan forces, such never made mystery of their aversion for Sarraj, GNA and Tripoli..…
Now that Haftar is attacking Tripoli Serraj, has spoken out against him. ..…
Forces of Libyan Khalifa Haftar made dramatic move toward the capital of Tripoli on April 6, taking the former international airport.. ... Reuters and other news agencies said Haftar's forces took the town of Gharyan, about 80 kilometers south of Tripoli. ..…
Haftar, carried out his actions in malicious, outrageous and manner without any regard for life, ... ... Now Haftar oversees Benghazi and commands militia fighters who have tried to seize the capital of Tripoli, home to the internationally recognized Government of Accord. ..…
On the other side, Haftar is facing Turkey and Qatar supported Moslem Brotherhood and United Nations established National Unity Tripoli that has few supporters inside of Libya. ... The UAE is using American aircraft unlawfully without protest from Washington and is financing Egyptian..…