Fighting around Tripoli between Libyan rogue general Khalifa Haftar’s forces and government militias resumed on Tuesday, marking the end of a two-day truce enacted for the Muslim Eid al-Adha celebration.
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UN envoy to Libya reveals three-point deesclation plan
The Head of the UNSMIL Ghassan Salame said his recent initiative for de-escalation in Libya has three points that could lead to a peaceful solution to the conflict.
Israel-made drones downed over Libya
Two Israeli-made drones have been found downed over Libya, raising questions about Israel’s potential arming of Libyan factions in the country’s eight-year civil war.
US calls for immediate halt of airstrikes on Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport in Libya
The Embassy of the United States of America called on all parties in Libya to redouble their efforts to protect civilians and prevent damage to civilian infrastructure.
UN-backed govt rewards its fighters against Haftar forces
Libya’s internationally recognised government has allocated 40 million Libyan dinars ($28.5 million) for its defence ministry, it said on Tuesday, stepping up spending to fend off an eastern offensive as the war enters a fifth month.
Haftar’s forces strike Misrata air college, Libyan Army targets Al-Jufra airbase
The Air Force of Khalifa Haftar’s forces said it had carried out airstrikes on Misrata’s air college early on Tuesday, hitting a military cargo plane laden with ammunition.
Security Council calls for ceasefire and return to political process in Libya
The UN Security Council reaffirmed Monday the call on all Libyan parties to commit to a ceasefire and rapidly to return to a UN-mediated political process.
Libyan plane in close call with airport bombing
A Libyan airliner has narrowly escaped being hit by incoming fire as it landed at war-torn capital Tripoli’s sole functioning airport, aviation officials said.
Macron, Sisi discuss Libya ceasefire
France’s President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday about the situation in Libya calling for a ceasefire “very soon” between the warring sides, the French presidency said.
Libya’s GNA forces shoot down UAE-purchased Chinese drone near Misurata
Burkan Al-Ghadab operation under the command of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has confirmed on Facebook that its defense forces have shot down Wing Loong drone – made in China and bought by the UAE – that is used by Khalifa Haftar’s forces in their attacks on Tripoli and …