Eastern Libyan commander announces ‘final opportunity’ to hold elections

The Libyan National Army (LNA) of eastern commander Khalifa Haftar on Saturday announced “a final opportunity” to draw up a road map for elections, Libyan al-Hadath TV reported.

UN-facilitated meeting of Libya’s Joint Military Commission discusses future plan

The UN said that the Joint Military Commission, also known as JMC, 5+5, convened in Geneva on Wednesday to discuss developing a comprehensive action plan for the withdrawal of mercenaries, foreign fighters, and foreign forces from Libya.

Libyan premier cancels visit after Haftar’s militia blocks airport - AA

Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh has canceled a visit to Benghazi scheduled for Monday after militias loyal to warlord Khalifa Haftar cordoned off Benina Airport.

Libyan National Army Says Boosted Combat Readiness Near Border With Chad - Sputnik International

(April) – The Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, has boosted its combat readiness in the southeastern district of Kufra near the border with Chad after the death of N'Djamena's longterm president, Idriss Deby.

Libia: prigionieri di guerra fedeli ad Haftar rilasciati per riconciliazione

 

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Turkey vows to open fire on Haftar’s supporters in case of attack on its military - TASS

Ankara is ready to open retaliatory fire against supporters of Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army in case of an attack on the Turkish military, Turkey’s National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar warned on Sunday.

After Haftar's threat of war, Turkish Defense Minister makes surprise visit to Libya - almasdarnews

On Saturday, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar traveled to Libya, accompanied by the Chief of Staff and army commanders.

Libia: Haftar,riprendere armi per cacciare l'occupante turco - La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno

Il maresciallo Khalifa Haftar, l'uomo forte della Libia orientale, ha invitato le sue forze a riprendere le armi per "cacciare l'occupante turco", mentre sono in corso i colloqui per portare il Paese fuori dalla situazione di stallo.

Warring sides in Libya agree to avoid escalation, open land & sea routes during UN-backed peace talks — RT

 Libya’s warring factions have signed off on a plan to open the country’s land and sea routes, amid ongoing negotiations backed by the United Nations. The breakthrough could be the first step towards securing a ceasefire.

Libya's Eastern-Based Gov't Submits Resignation to Parliament Amid Ongoing Protests

Libya's interim government led by Prime Minister Abdullah Thani has submitted a letter of resignation to Tobruk-based House of Representatives Speaker Aguila Saleh, the parliament said in a press release on Sunday.

Haftar's LNA Vows to Continue Tripoli Offensive Despite Russia-Turkey Ceasefire Initiative

The Libyan National Army (LNA) led by Marshal Khalifa Haftar welcomes the ceasefire initiative by Russia and Turkey, but will continue the fight for Tripoli, the LNA commander said in a statement on Thursday.

Turkish parliament approves sending troops to Libya

Turkey’s parliament on Thursday authorized the deployment of troops to Libya to support the U.N.-backed government in Tripoli battle forces loyal to a rival government that is seeking to capture the capital.

At least 17 civilians killed in Libya's Darna in 2 weeks: UN

At least 17 civilians have been killed and 22 others wounded in the eastern Libyan city of Darna over the past two weeks as the eastern-based army is launching a military operation to take over the city from militants, the United Nations said on Friday.

Libya strongman Haftar backs 2018 elections

Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar has said he will support 2018 elections but also implied he would seize power if the polls did not happen, AFP said.

Council on US-Libya Relations delivers demining equipment to Libya's Benghazi

National Council on US-Libya Relations on Saturday delivered demining equipment to the eastern city of Benghazi which is suffering from landmines planted by extremist groups.

Hélicoptères, viseurs nocturnes: Haftar demande des armes à l'Europe pour gérer les flux migratoires

Le maréchal Haftar, homme fort de l'Est libyen, a demandé à l'Union européenne de lui fournir du matériel de pointe et de lever l'embargo sur les armes en Libye, afin de contrôler les flux d'immigration illégale qui transitent par son territoire.

Libyan Forces Attack Daesh near Former Stronghold

East Libyan forces said they had launched airstrikes on Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) after the Takfiri terrorists made incursions south and east of their former coastal stronghold of Sirte.

Libye: onze personnes décapitées dans une attaque de l'EI contre les forces pro-Haftar

Au moins neuf soldats et deux civils ont été décapités en Libye dans une attaque contre une position de l'Armée nationale libyenne (ANL), loyale à l'homme fort de l'Est Khalifa Haftar, a indiqué un porte-parole de cette force.

Le maréchal libyen Khalifa Haftar demande l'aide militaire de la Russie

Lors de l’entretien qu’il a eu lundi avec le ministre russe des Affaires étrangères, le maréchal Khalifa Haftar a soulevé la question de l’aide militaire russe à la Libye et a espéré que la Russie jouerait un rôle dans le processus de réconciliation nationale.

Libya Kaos: Pro-Haftar fighters storm constitution assembly

Fighters aligned with Khalifa Hafter, the military general based in the remote east of Libya, have stormed the headquarters of the constitution drafting assembly in the city of al-Bayda.