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..…

Also, despite its partnership with Moscow, Algeria has opposed Wagner Group, helping LNA Haftar's push to capture Tripoli.. ..…

General Khalifa Haftar and his Libyan National Army (LNA) continue to partly encircle Libya’s capital, Tripoli. ... Haftar made his move on Tripoli in April 2019. He felt that he not only had the backing of the most important powers, but that he had already taken charge..…