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In Libya, the struggle for control over power and wealth continues in a country where wealth is derived almost exclusively from oil revenues. Controlling this vast natural resource is a prime driver of conflict among Libyan groups, with many competing to secure a share of the benefits.

The spokesman for Khalifa Haftar’s forces Ahmed Al-Mismari said they are at war with Turkey after the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have “fueled their conflict”.

UNSMIL announced today that the members of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) have been invited to a virtual meeting tomorrow.

After holding its very first unified meeting in Ghadams this last Tuesday to discuss priority issues and permanent unification of the parliament, the HoR has voted to resume sessions on the 21st of this month.

The Media Office of the Volcano of Rage Operation said that a delegation from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is due to visit the city of Tarhuna next Friday in order to inspect the mass graves in the city.

A United Nations analysis of photos of four anti-tank guided missiles in Libya found that one “had characteristics consistent with the Iranian-produced Dehlavieh” missile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reported to the Security Council.

The Spokesperson for the Army of the Government of National Accord (GNA) Colonel Mohammed Gununu stated while the GNA is committed to the ongoing ceasefire agreement signed in Geneva, General Khalifa Haftar’s forces have not shown the same commitment to the process of establishing peace. 

A secret document leaked by security sources outlined that the United Arab Emirates was responsible for sending thousands of Sudanese mercenaries to Libya to support Haftar’s forces against the internationally recognized Government of National Accords.

Defence Minister of the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) Salah Al-Din Al-Namroush told Italy to seek French mediation to release its fishermen held captive by the Libyan National Army led by Khalifa Haftar, news sites reported yesterday.

A consultative session of a reunified House of Representatives (HoR) meeting in Ghadames has agreed to continue to meet and set out its agenda.