The Libyan Army forces under the command of the Presidential Council’s government launched an attack on Khalifa Haftar’s forces positions in Urban town, some 30 km to southeastern Gharyan, and managed to enter and seize most of the town, a source from Burkan Al-Ghadab (Volcano of Rage) Operation said on …
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Salame: ‘Haftar demanded guarantees for possible withdrawal from vicinity of Tripoli’
The UN envoy to Libya, Ghassan Salame, said that retired Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar demanded guarantees for a possible withdrawal from the vicinity of the capital Tripoli.
Give war a chance: Haftar’s forces rule out UN dialogue to end Libya conflict
Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar’s forces on Saturday ruled out a UN call to return to the negotiating table, with his spokesman saying a military solution is the best way to resolve the conflict.
Uneasy calm descends on Tripoli frontlines after failed attempts by Haftar’s forces to retake lost positions
An uneasy calm has descended on southern Tripoli frontlines after a day of heavy fighting. Saturday saw heavy clashes between the Libyan Army forces under the command of Presidential Council’s government and Khalifa Haftar’s forces on different frontlines, with the former advancing and seizing new positions.
Unspeakable Crime: Rape as a Weapon of War in Libya
Editor’s note: This film will be removed on October 6, 2019. Filmmaker: Cecile Allegra “If you use a bomb it goes through the body. It kills and it leaves a mark. Any weapon does. But rape is an invisible weapon. It’s only uncovered if the victim speaks out,” says Imad …
30 killed, over 100 injured from Haftar’s forces as Libyan Army launches all-out offensive in southern Tripoli
The Libyan Army forces under the command of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has conducted today an all-out offensive on Khalifa Haftar’s forces in southern Tripoli frontlines and Souq Al-Khamis Imsahel, while carrying out airstrikes on different frontlines, including Sagiyah in Tarhouna.
What’s behind strained relations between Egypt and Libya’s GNA?
Libyan Foreign Minister Fathi Bashagha with the internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) rejected on Aug. 23 in an interview with the German News Agency the Egyptian regime’s support for the Libyan National Army (LNA), which is led by Field Marshall Khalifa Hifter.
Libyan Air Force strikes Haftar’s forces in Tarhouna
The Libyan Air Force of the Presidential Council’s government has struck positions for Khalifa Haftar’s forces in Urban town and a military convoy between Tarhouna and Bani Walid, in addition to ammunition depot and operations room near Tarhouna.
Salame to UNSC: fighter deaths in thousands, arms embargo is ineffective, both sides ready for peace due to battle fatigue and external state interference main driver of Libya conflict
In his latest update on the Libyan situation to the UN Security Council yesterday, the head of UNSMIL, Gassan Salame said that there has now been over 100 civilian deaths, 300 injured and 120,000 displaced as well as fighter deaths ‘‘in the low thousands’’ as a result of the war …
Head of Libya’s HCS says Tripoli battle can be won easier with better management
The Head of the Libyan High Council of State (HCS) Khalid Al-Mishri said the Libyan Army forces under the command of the Presidential Council’s government can win the Tripoli battle, yet admitted that there is a mismanagement within the circles of the army, especially in the military tactics.