Khalifa Haftar’s artillery shells hit the center of the Libyan capital that eastern military forces have been trying to capture in a near year-long war, killing a woman and injuring four others, a health ministry adviser said.
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African Peace and Security Council proposes three-point plan to halt Libya’s conflict
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council, which was held before the start of the 33rd African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, proposed three tangible steps to reach a ceasefire in Libya.
Itamilradar tracks new flight from UAE to Benghazi
The Itamilradar website has said it had tracked another Ilyushin aircraft flying from Abu Dhabi to eastern Libya, as part of the “umpteenth flights” from the UAE to Benghazi.
Libya ceasefire talks in Geneva end with no agreement
Talks between representatives of Libya’s warring parties in Geneva this week ended on Saturday with no deal on a ceasefire. The UN has proposed a second round of negotiations for 18 February.
US warns of possible outbreak of clashes in Libya
The United States embassy in Libya said ambassador Richard Norland had noted with concern credible reports that significant military actions were being contemplated by forces affiliated with both Government of National Accord and Khalifa Haftar.
Libya: Haftar forces target Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport
Militias loyal to renegade Libyan general Khalifa Haftar targeted the only international airport in the country’s capital Tripoli on Friday, Anadolu reports.
Libya has been flooded with mercenaries and private military companies
The war in Libya is one that might have ended a long time ago, if not for the intervention by a variety of actors, including foreign states and, all too often, their proxies, including private military companies (PMC) and outright mercenaries, who are fighting for both sides and enabling a …
‘Progress’ in talks between Libya rivals: UN envoy
The United Nations‘ special envoy for Libya has reported “progress” in talks between military representatives of the country’s warring parties on efforts to achieve a lasting ceasefire that could include a monitoring role for the world body.
UNSMIL condemns destruction of Sufi shrine in Sirte
UNSMIL today condemned yesterday’s destruction of the Zawit Bin Issa, Sufi Islamic shrine in the city of Sirte and the reported arrest of a number of Sufis in the city.
Libya: Haftar militias strike University of Tripoli
Libyan Government Forces said on yesterday that militias affiliate with renegade General Khalifa Haftar had struck the University of Tripoli, Anadolu reported.