Haftar announces ceasefire in Libya’s Tripoli after pressure by Turkey and Russia
Khalifa Haftar's spokesman has announced they accept a ceasefire in Tripoli starting midnight January 12 provided that GNA forces also commit to it.
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Putin: Russians fighting in Libya do not represent the state
Russian President Vladimir Putin, asked on Saturday whether mercenaries known as the Wagner Group, were fighting in Libya, said that if there are Russians in Libya, they are not representing the Russian state, nor are they paid by the…
Italy’s Embassy “Likes” tweet celebrating strikes on Misurata then apologizes for…
Outrage and anger have been the feelings of Libyans as they noticed the Italian Embassy in Libya "Liked" on Twitter a tweet for "Libya Channel" which is based in Jordan and is loyal to Khalifa Haftar.The controversial tweet was news…
Russia: Ceasefire in Libya depends on Haftar
The beginning of the ceasefire in Libya depends on Khalifa Haftar as he initiated the assault, a Russian diplomat said Thursday.Russia works to ensure all sides of the Libyan conflict will accept the suggestion of a cease-fire made…
20 of Haftar’s fighters killed in airstrikes by GNA forces in Libya
Libya’s UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) said Friday it killed 20 fighters from Khalifa Haftar's forces in airstrikes as fresh clashes hit southern Tripoli.GNA military spokesman Mohammed Gununu…
Putin, Erdogan urge Libyan parties to start a ceasefire on January 12
Turkey and Russia urged Libya's warring parties on Wednesday to declare a January 12 ceasefire as Khalifa Haftar's forces continue to attack the capital to seize power.Turkey backs Fayez al-Serraj's Tripoli-based Government of National…
Libya’s Head of GNA: We have the right to sign agreements with any country we choose
The Prime Minister of Libya’s UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) met European Parliament's president on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing situation in Libya. Fayez al-Sarraj after the meeting told Anadolu Agency that as…
NOC: Oil revenues this year exceeded $20 billion until the end of November 2019
National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported November 2019 revenues of approximately 1.8 billion USD, a decrease of around 410 million USD (19%) on October 2019 revenues and a decrease of 613 million USD (25%) compared with November 2018. This…
Libya’s High Council of State wants vote on cutting ties with UAE
The Libyan High Council of State (HCS) has asked the Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord to carry out a vote on cutting ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its support for Khalifa Haftar's forces in their…
UN envoy urges foreign powers to “get out of Libya”
The United Nations special envoy to Libya on Monday said he was "angry" at foreign interference in the war-torn country, as the Security Council expressed concern at the recent escalation in fighting."I am really angry to see that…
Haftar’s forces take control of Libya’s Sirte
The forces of Khalifa Haftar said they had entered Sirte, taking control of large parts of the coastal city after clashes with the city's Protection and Security Force.Khaled al-Mahjoub, a spokesman of Haftar's forces, said the…
Libya’s GNA Prime Minister arrives in Algeria
Prime Minister of Libya's UN-recognized Government of National Accord Fayez al-Sarraj is in Algeria on Monday to discuss developments in Libya, the presidency said in a statement.Heading a high-level delegation, the Libyan official…
Erdogan: Turkish troops started deploying to Libya
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoganhas said Ankara started moving military units to Libya to support the internationally-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli, one of the two rival administrations in the North African…
US codemns Haftar’s airstrike that killed 30 cadets at Tripoli Military College
The U.S. Embassy strongly condemns the military escalation in Tripoli in recent days, including the January 4 attack by "LNA-affiliated" (Haftar's) forces against the Hadaba military college that reportedly killed at least 30 students…
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry condemns Haftar’s massacre at Tripoli Military College
Turkey on Sunday "strongly condemned" an airstrike on a military school in the south of the Libyan capital of Tripoli by jets loyal to renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar.
At least 30 people were killed and 33…
New Haftar-led massacre: Over 20 students killed, 40 injured in airstrikes on Military College in…
Over 20 Military College students have been killed and over 40 others have been injured in airstrikes by Khalifa Haftar's warplanes on the headquarters of the College in Hadba neighborhood in Tripoli, Libya, Health Ministry spokesman…
Libya’s pro-Haftar parliament rejects MoUs with Turkey, urges for cutting ties with Ankara
Libya's parliament has voted by 38 members present out of 200 against deals on security and maritime cooperation the UN-backed Government of National Accord in Tripoli signed with Turkey, days after Turkish legislators approved a troop…
High Council of State decries bias of Arab League, calls for changing location of its HQ
The High Council of State (HCS) has denounced the statement of the Secretary General of the Arab League in which he described mistakingly the foreign intervention in Libya as (Foreign outside the Arab world).In a statement on Friday,…
Haftar declares “Jihad” against Turkey and calls on Arabs for help
Khalifa Haftar declared on Friday military mobilization and "Jihad" against Turkey's plan to send troops to Libya to support the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA).Khalifa Haftar declared the mobilization in a televised…
Interior Ministry: After Turkey’s approval to send troops to Libya, Haftar should surrender or…
The Libyan Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha said after the endorsement of the Turkish Parliament on sending troops to Libya, the aggressor (Khalifa Haftar) has only two options: to surrender or to commit suicide.Bashagha's remarks,…