January 2020 - Libya Special Weapons News

France condemns Turkey for 'violating Berlin agreement on Libya' Press TV 30 Jan 2020 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has lambasted his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for sending warships and "mercenaries" to crisis-hit Libya, stressing that Ankara is breaching an agreement reached at a summit in Berlin earlier this month to halt foreign interference in the North African country.
Concern for the increased tensions and fragility in Libya UK FCO 30 Jan 2020 -- Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Libya
Find unity 'to halt Libya's senseless unraveling', UN envoy urges Security Council UN News 30 Jan 2020 -- The top UN official in Libya on Thursday expressed his "deep anger and disappointment" over intensifying conflict in Libya despite a high-level summit held in the German capital of Berlin earlier this month, that set out measures to de-escalate fighting and put the divided country back on a path towards peace.
France's Macron Accuses Erdogan of Failing to 'Keep His Word' on Libya Sputnik 29 Jan 2020 -- France has been a major critic of Ankara's move to deploy troops to Libya in recent weeks, calling for "the greatest restraint" to avoid escalating the decade-old conflict.
Libya's government forces shoot down rebels' Emirati-supplied drone Press TV 28 Jan 2020 -- Libyan government forces have shot down an Emirati-supplied drone operated by rebel forces in western Libya.
Libya's Haftar marches on Misrata; truce at risk Press TV 27 Jan 2020 -- Forces loyal to Libya's renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar advance towards the key northern city of Misrata as threats mount against a truce that was brokered between the country's warring sides earlier this month.
Libya: UN report urges accountability for deadly attack against migrant centre UN News 27 Jan 2020 -- Warring parties in Libya, as well as foreign governments supporting them, are being urged to investigate deadly airstrikes last July which killed at least 53 migrants and refugees at a detention centre in the northwest of the country.
Haftar unlikely to respect Libya truce: Turkey's Erdogan Press TV 26 Jan 2020 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says eastern Libya's renegade military commander, Khalifa Haftar, couldn't be expected to respect a ceasefire called between his forces and pro-government troops in Libya.
Erdogan Accuses Haftar of Violating Ceasefire Agreement in Libya Sputnik 26 Jan 2020 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar of the Libyan National Army continued to violate the ceasefire regime established in Libya.
UN says countries still violating arms embargo on Libya Press TV 26 Jan 2020 -- The United Nations (UN) says violations of the arms embargo on Libya continue despite agreements reached by concerned parties at a peace summit in Berlin last week.
UN Mission Says Arms Embargo Violations Observed in Libya Sputnik 26 Jan 2020 -- The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has expressed concerns over continuing violations of the arms embargo in Libya despite the positive results achieved at the Berlin conference.
Libyan state oil firm says output down 75% due to blockade imposed by Haftar's militia Press TV 25 Jan 2020 -- Libya's National Oil Company (NOC) says its oil production has plunged by 75 percent since forces loyal to the country's military strongman Khalifa Haftar laid siege to oil fields a week ago.
Libyan crisis can affect entire Mediterranean region: Erdogan Press TV 24 Jan 2020 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that chaos in Libya will affect the entire Mediterranean region if peace is not established as soon as possible.
Erdogan Says 'Syrian Mistake' Should Not Be Repeated in Libya, Calls for Pressure on Haftar Sputnik 24 Jan 2020 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday voiced concerns over Libya repeating Syria's fate and called on the international community to increase pressure on Khalifa Haftar, the Libyan National Army (LNA) commander, who is involved in the military conflict in the country.
Erdogan Looks to Diplomacy Amid Concerns About Military Deployment in Libya VOA 24 Jan 2020 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is accusing Libyan militia leader General Khalifa Haftar of violating a cease-fire agreement. Despite deploying Turkish forces to back the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA), though, Erdogan seems to be increasingly looking to diplomacy rather than force.
Mustafa Al-Imam Sentenced to More than 19 Years in Prison for September 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi, Libya US Dept. of Justice 23 Jan 2020 -- Mustafa al-Imam, a 47-year-old Libyan national, was sentenced today to 236 months in prison on federal terrorism charges and other offenses stemming from the Sept. 11, 2012, terrorist attack on the U.S. Special Mission and CIA Annex in Benghazi, Libya. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and U.S. government personnel Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty died in the attack.
Mustafa Al-Imam Sentenced for Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya US Dept. of State 23 Jan 2020 -- Mustafa Al-Imam was sentenced on January 23 to more than 19 years in prison for his participation in the September 11, 2012, terrorist attacks on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya. Al-Imam's sentencing today sends a strong message to those who would attempt to commit such a heinous crime.
Flights in, out of Tripoli airport suspended after attack Press TV 22 Jan 2020 -- Libya's embattled UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) says all flights into and out of the sole functioning airport in the capital, Tripoli, have been suspended after it came under a rocket attack.
U.S. voices concern over suspension of oil exports in Libya People's Daily 22 Jan 2020 -- The U.S. Embassy in Libya on Tuesday expressed concern over the suspension of oil exports due to the closure of oil ports and fields in the country.
UNSC Urges Libyan Parties to Swiftly Engage in 5+5 Military Commission's Work - President Sputnik 22 Jan 2020 -- The UN Security Council is calling on the parties to the conflict in Libya to engage in the work of the 5+5 Military Commission as soon as possible, Security Council President Dang Dinh Quy said in a statement.
Libya's Haftar must choose political over military solution: Turkey Press TV 21 Jan 2020 -- Turkey says Khalifa Haftar, the commander of rebel militia in Libya, must submit to international calls for a political solution to the persisting armed conflict in the North African country.
US calls for 'immediate' resumption of Libya oil production Press TV 21 Jan 2020 -- The United States has called for the "immediate" resumption of Libya's vital oil exports, after rebel militia loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar shut off production at the North African country's major oil fields last week.
U.S. Vacuum: How Libya Is Descending Into A Russia-Turkey Proxy War RFE/RL 21 Jan 2020 -- Libya has been torn by civil war since longtime dictator Muammar Qaddafi was killed in an uprising in 2011 following a NATO-led bombing campaign.
Turkey Says GNA Forces Training is Legitimate and Will Continue Sputnik 21 Jan 2020 -- On Monday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that there were not any Turkish troops in Libya yet, only Turkish military advisers and instructors.
UN Chief Urges International Pressure to Solidify Libyan Cease-Fire VOA 21 Jan 2020 -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on the international community Tuesday to exert pressure on the rival Libyan parties to solidify a cease-fire and move toward a political process.
Foreign powers call for 'permanent' Libya ceasefire, vow end to foreign interference Press TV 20 Jan 2020 -- Key players and foreign powers implicated in the Libyan crisis have agreed on the need for a 'permanent' ceasefire and an end to foreign interference in the country.
Erdogan: Ankara not sending troops to Libya, only advisers, trainers Press TV 20 Jan 2020 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ankara has not yet sent troops to war-torn Libya to support its UN-recognized government, stressing that his country has only deployed military advisers and trainers there so far.
It Was Haftar Who Refused to Sign Agreement on Ceasefire in Berlin - Diplomatic Source Sputnik 20 Jan 2020 -- A conference on Libyan settlement was held on Sunday in Berlin, with representatives of Russia, the United States, Turkey, Egypt, the European Union, the United Nations and other countries invited to attend.
Libya's GNA 'Cautiously Optimistic' About Haftar's LNA Honouring Berlin Agreements - Leader Sputnik 20 Jan 2020 -- Fayez Sarraj, the head of Government of National Accord (GNA) on Monday expressed optimism regarding the willingness of the Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Khalifa Haftar, to follow the agreements reached during the Berlin conference.
Turkey Rejects EU Coordination in Libyan Peace Process – Erdogan Sputnik 20 Jan 2020 -- Turkey does not want the European Union to coordinate the Libyan peace process, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday, adding that there is the United Nations to play that role.
World Leaders Agree to Back Away From Interfering in Libya VOA 20 Jan 2020 -- EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Monday someone will need to act as a monitor in order for a cease-fire in Libya to work.
EU Mulls Reviving Migrant, Arms Embargo Operation Targeting Libya VOA 20 Jan 2020 -- The European Union is considering restarting an operation to control migrant trafficking and enforce a U.N. arms embargo on Libya if a shaky truce in the North African country solidifies into a formal cease-fire.
Haftar's forces shut Libya oil output amid Berlin peace talks Press TV 19 Jan 2020 -- Forces loyal to eastern Libyan military strongman Khalifa Haftar have shut off production at Libya's major oil fields; an escalation that overshadowed an ongoing peace summit in the German capital Berlin.
World Leaders Agree to Back Away From Interfering in Libya VOA 19 Jan 2020 -- World leaders agreed Sunday to respect an arms embargo and back off from interfering in Libya, where forces from two rival governments are fighting for power.
Pompeo Says Berlin Summit Made Progress Toward Libya Cease-Fire RFE/RL 19 Jan 2020 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says a summit in Berlin on the conflict in Libya has made progress toward a fully fledged cease-fire, and that he hopes the development will lead to the reopening of Libyan oil facilities that have been blocked by warring tribesmen.
Libya's Haftar must end 'hostile attitude' to resolve conflict: Erdogan Press TV 19 Jan 2020 -- Turkey says Libya's renegade general Khalifa Haftar should end his "hostile attitude" in order to resolve the conflict in the war-wracked Arab country.
Johnson appears keen to exploit Libyan conflict Press TV 19 Jan 2020 -- Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has said that British troops could help "police" a future ceasefire in Libya, as world powers scramble to contain the conflict in the war-torn North African country.
Forces loyal to Haftar block oil exports from key Libyan ports Press TV 19 Jan 2020 -- Forces loyal to Libyan military strongman Khalifa Haftar blocked oil exports from the war-ravaged country's main ports Saturday, raising the stakes on the eve of an international summit aimed at bringing peace to the North African nation.
Germany Hosts Crucial Summit In Bid To End Libyan Fighting, Prevent 'New Syria' RFE/RL 19 Jan 2020 -- Representatives of more than 10 countries, including Turkey, the United States, and Russia, are gathering in Berlin on January 19 in an attempt to end the conflict in Libya and prevent what some fear could result in another Syria-like refugee crisis.
Erdogan Calls Libya Peace Conference Important Step, Also Intends to Discuss Syria's Idlib Sputnik 19 Jan 2020 -- The Berlin conference follows the intra-Libyan talks in Moscow with the participation of representatives of Russia and Turkey.
GNA Head Sarraj Calls for Formation of UN-Mandated International Forces to Protect Libya Sputnik 19 Jan 2020 -- Fayez Sarraj, the head of the Tripoli-based internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA), has called on the international community to send a peacekeeping mission under the auspices of the United Nations to ensure a ceasefire in Libya.
Eastern Libyan Gov't Pledges to Fight Terrorism, Prevent Turkish Intervention – Speaker Sputnik 19 Jan 2020 -- Libya's ongoing civil war will not end until terrorist and extremist groups in the country have been completely defeated and the Libyan people will not allow military intervention from Turkey or any other foreign power, Aguila Saleh, the speaker of Libya's eastern-based parliament, said.
Turkey deploys more militants from Syria to Libya to help protect Tripoli-based GNA: Report Press TV 18 Jan 2020 -- Roughly 2,000 members of Turkish-backed Takfiri terrorist groups in Syria have reportedly arrived in Libya to fight on the battlefields in support of the embattled Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA).
UN urges 'foreign' players to stop 'meddling' in Libya conflict Press TV 18 Jan 2020 -- The United Nations has urged all "foreign" players to stop "interfering" in the conflict in Libya, just a day before a peace summit in Germany aimed at establishing a permanent ceasefire between the two warring sides in the North African country.
Erdogan Says Europe Should Support Turkish Effort If It Wants To End Libyan Conflict RFE/RL 18 Jan 2020 -- Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has called on Europe to support his country's efforts in Libya, where it is providing military support to the internationally-recognized government, if it wants to end the conflict there.
UN Mission in Libya Says Country's Oil Facilities Should Not Become Part of Conflict Sputnik 18 Jan 2020 -- The United Nations Support Mission in Libya has reiterated the need to keep the North African country's oil facilities out of conflict, in a statement published on 18 January following the news that Libyan National Army (LNA) forces had begun blocking oil exports from five ports.
Libyan National Oil Corporation Declares Emergency After Oil Supplies From Several Ports Suspended Sputnik 18 Jan 2020 -- On 16 January, some Libyan tribal leaders and public figures called to shut down oil terminals in protest against what they describe as the UN-backed Government of National Accord's (GNA) payments for foreign military support using oil revenues.
Turkish President Erdogan Says LNA's Haftar Unreliable, Continuing to Bomb Tripoli Sputnik 17 Jan 2020 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the Libyan National Army's (LNA) commander, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, was an "unreliable" figure since he continued to bomb the capital of Tripoli, which is currently under the Government of National Accord's (GNA) control, this week.
Erdogan Takes Sides in Libyan Conflict Ahead of Berlin Meeting VOA 17 Jan 2020 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is doubling down on support for the U.N.-backed government in Libya ahead of a Berlin conference aimed at ending the Libyan civil war.
LNA's Haftar Thanks Putin for Russia's Efforts Toward Peace in Libya in Personal Letter Sputnik 17 Jan 2020 -- Earlier in the day, the Kremlin press service announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the international conference on Libya in Berlin that is to be held this Sunday.
LNA's Haftar Says to Sign Deal With GNA's Sarraj in Berlin If Conditions Met - Source Sputnik 17 Jan 2020 -- The LNA commander, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, has said during his talks with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias that he would sign a deal with Fayez Sarraj, the head of the Government of National Accord (GNA), at the upcoming Berlin conference on Libya if certain conditions are met, a diplomatic source told reporters.
Libya: 'Dire and untenable' situation for tens of thousands of children in unrelenting conflict UN News 17 Jan 2020 -- The world should not accept the "dire and untenable" situation facing children in wartorn Libya the head of the UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, said on Friday.
Turkey is sending troops to Libya, Erdogan says Global Times 16 Jan 2020 -- Turkey is sending troops to Libya to support the UN-backed Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday.
Turkey 'not pessimistic' about ceasefire in Libya but wary of Haftar Press TV 16 Jan 2020 -- Turkey says it is not pessimistic about the prospect of a ceasefire in Libya, even after the collapse of peace talks in Moscow, but accuses renegade Libyan general Khalifa Haftar of seeking continued conflict.
Turkey starting troop deployment to Libya, President Erdogan says Press TV 16 Jan 2020 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey is starting deployment of troops to Libya in support of the embattled United Nations-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) and in line with agreements relating to maritime border demarcation and enhanced security cooperation.
Germany says Libya's Haftar committed to ongoing truce, to participate in Berlin talks Press TV 16 Jan 2020 -- Germany says Libya's renegade general Khalifa Haftar, commander of the east-based army, has agreed to abide by an ongoing ceasefire with the internationally-recognized government of Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj, known as the GNA, following a nine-month-old war.
German Foreign Minister Maas Says LNA's Haftar Has Agreed to Libya Ceasefire - Reports Sputnik 16 Jan 2020 -- Berlin will host a UN-led conference on Libya on 19 January with the participation of Egypt, Russia, the United States, and Turkey, among other countries. The heads of the Government of National Accord (GNA) and the Libyan National Army (LNA) are expected to attend.
Haftar Agrees to Take Part in Berlin Conference on Libya - LNA Official Sputnik 16 Jan 2020 -- Earlier this week, the office of German chancellor Angela Merkel stated that Berlin will host Libya peace conference on Sunday and will invite members of the conflicting sides as well as representatives of 11 nations, who are trying to resolve the crisis.
Greece Warns it Will Block an EU Peace Deal for Libya VOA 16 Jan 2020 -- Greece will block any European Union peace deal for Libya, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Thursday, unless a maritime deal between Turkey and Libya is scrapped.
Turkish Leader Threatens Action in Libya, Syria VOA 14 Jan 2020 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is threatening action in both Libya and Syria as rhetoric ramps up in the face of looming regional setbacks and growing frustrations with Moscow.
Head of Libyan Parliament in Tobruk Says Ceasefire Over, War Will Continue - Reports Sputnik 15 Jan 2020 -- Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar and the head of the rival Government of National Accord (GNA), Fayez Sarraj, took part in peace talks mediated by Russia and Turkey in Moscow. At the end of the talks, the GNA delegation signed a ceasefire agreement, while the LNA commander left the Russian capital without inking the deal.
Turkey to 'teach a lesson' to Libyan rebel commander if anti-govt. offensive resumes Press TV 14 Jan 2020 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will "teach a lesson" to Libyan rebel commander Khalifa Haftar if he resumes his offensive against Libya's internationally-recognized government after withdrawing from ceasefire talks in Moscow.
Erdogan Says Turkey Ready To 'Teach A Lesson' To Libya's Haftar RFE/RL 14 Jan 2020 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will "teach a lesson" to Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar if his forces continue attacks against the North African country's internationally recognized government.
Erdogan Says Turkey Will 'Teach Haftar a Lesson' in Libya if He Doesn't Stop Offensive Sputnik 14 Jan 2020 -- This comes after the Libyan National Army leader Khalifa Haftar left Moscow without signing a ceasefire agreement with the head of the UN-backed Government of National Accord Fayez al-Sarraj.
Russia Claims Progress but Falls Short on Libya Cease-Fire Deal VOA 14 Jan 2020 -- Russia said it made progress after hosting indirect peace talks aimed at ending the conflict in Libya – despite failing to secure an open ended cease-fire deal between the warring sides in the nine-month war."
Libyan rebel commander leaves Moscow without signing peace deal Press TV 14 Jan 2020 -- Attempts to broker a ceasefire between the sides to the Libyan conflict have failed in Russia, Moscow has confirmed, as the head of rebel forces in Libya leaves the peace talks.
LNA's Haftar Taking Two Days to Discuss Ceasefire Agreement With Allies – Russian Defence Ministry Sputnik 14 Jan 2020 -- Marshal Khalifa Haftar, the rebel commander of the Libyan National Armyis has held talks in Moscow with representatives of Libya's internationally-recognised government. The prospective ceasefure is set to stop the advance of Haftar's forces on Tripoli, which is home to the UN-backed government.
Haftar's Decision to Skip Libya Truce Deal Shows Who Wants War - Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu Sputnik 14 Jan 2020 -- On Monday, Government of National Accord's (GNA) Prime Minister Fayez Sarraj and Libyan National Army (LNA) leader Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar met in Moscow for talks, mediated by Russia and Turkey, in the hopes of concluding a ceasefire. But Haftar then left Moscow without signing anything, requesting extra time to review the draft deal.
Haftar Leaves Moscow for Libya Without Signing Ceasefire Deal With GNA Sputnik 14 Jan 2020 -- Talks began on Monday morning between Russia and Turkey's foreign and defence ministers in the so-called "2+2" format. Afterwards, representatives from Russia and Turkey met with the GNA and LNA delegations separately. Negotiations went on for more than six hours and were closed to the media.
Escalating Violence in Libya Sends Migrants Fleeing for Europe VOA 14 Jan 2020 -- The International Organization for Migration says most of the more than 1,000 migrants who fled escalating violence and deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Libya over the past two weeks have returned to Libyan shores and been sent to abusive detention centers.
Armed Clashes Resume in Libya's Tripoli - Reports Sputnik 14 Jan 2020 -- The news of alleged renewed skirmishes near Tripoli came hours after Libya's UN-backed prime minister, Fayez Sarraj, and the East-based Libyan National Army (LNA) commander, Khalifa Haftar, ended talks in Moscow on the settlement of the Libyan crisis.
Parties to Libyan Conflict Vow to Comply With Ceasefire Regime Without Preconditions - Draft Deal Sputnik 13 Jan 2020 -- Earlier in the day, Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Sarraj and Khalifa Haftar, who leads the forces in eastern Libya, arrived in Moscow for talks with mediation from Russia and Turkey.
Libyan Ceasefire Agreement Envisions Russian Control Over Implementation - Reports Sputnik 13 Jan 2020 -- The ceasefire agreement being prepared to be signed by Libyan National Army (LNA) Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar and Government of National Accord (GNA) Prime Minister Fayez Sarraj includes a mutual withdrawal of forces, and Russia and the UN's control over the deal's implementation, Al-Arabiya reported on Monday, citing its sources.
Russia, Turkey Determined to Call the Shots in Libya VOA 13 Jan 2020 -- Talks between leaders of Libya's two warring sides wrapped up Monday in Moscow, with Russia's foreign minister noting some progress, a day after a fragile cease-fire brokered by Russia and Turkey came into force.
Libya's government, rebels agree to ceasefire brokered by Turkey, Russia Press TV 12 Jan 2020 -- Libya's internationally-recognized government and militia groups under the command of renegade General Khalifa Haftar have agreed to a ceasefire brokered by Russia and Turkey.
Libyan Rivals Agree To Cease-Fire Call By Russia, Turkey RFE/RL 12 Jan 2020 -- Forces loyal to eastern Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar and the UN-backed Tripoli government both say they have agreed to a cease-fire, potentially bringing a truce in the fierce battle to control the war-ravaged North African country.
Libya's Eastern-Based Parliament May Ask Egypt for Military Assistance - Speaker Sputnik 12 Jan 2020 -- In early January, the Turkish parliament approved military support for Libya, after which President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Ankara had sent troops to the country at the request of the western-based Government of National Accord (GNA).
LNA Claims to Have Downed Turkish Drone That Was Attacking Southern Tripoli Sputnik 12 Jan 2020 -- This comes following a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart in Istanbul on 8 January when they urged both sides in the conflict in Libya to start observing a ceasefire from midnight on 12 January.
Libya's Government of National Accord Accuses Haftar's Forces of Ceasefire Violations Sputnik 12 Jan 2020 -- On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, agreed on a common stance on Libya and called for a comprehensive ceasefire starting midnight January 12. They also urged all conflict parties to begin negotiations.
Libya Cease-Fire Takes Effect as Some See 'Second Syria' Brewing VOA 12 Jan 2020 -- The United Nations, Arab League, and European Union are urging both sides fighting for power in Libya to abide by the cease-fire that took effect Sunday.
Libyan GNA, LNA Accuse Each Other of Ceasefire Violations, No Official Statements Yet Sputnik 12 Jan 2020 -- The Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA), headed by Fayez Sarraj, has violated the ceasefire announced at midnight on Sunday, according to media reports, however the rival Libyan National Army (LNA) has not officially issued a statement.
LNA Headed by Haftar Announces Ceasefire in West of Libya Starting Midnight on Sunday Sputnik 12 Jan 2020 -- Earlier, the Libyan National Army (LNA) welcomed the ceasefire initiative by Russia and Turkey, but added that the LNA would continue the fight for Tripoli.
Haftar rejects Turkey-Russia's call for Libyan ceasefire Press TV 10 Jan 2020 -- Libyan renegade general Khalifa Haftar has rejected calls for a ceasefire by Turkey and Russia, insisting that he would continue the offensive against forces of the internationally-recognized government in Tripoli.
Libyan Warlord Vows To Continue Fight Amid Cease-Fire Call By Russia, Turkey RFE/RL 10 Jan 2020 -- Forces loyal to Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar said they would not halt their campaign to drive the UN-backed government from Tripoli amid calls from Russia and Turkey for a cease-fire in the war-torn North Africa nation.
Haftar's LNA Vows to Continue Tripoli Offensive Despite Russia-Turkey Ceasefire Initiative Sputnik 09 Jan 2020 -- 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.
Haftar's Libyan National Army Says Includes Mitiga Airport of Tripoli in No-Fly Zone Sputnik 09 Jan 2020 -- The Libyan National Army (LNA), headed by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, has announced the expansion of a no-fly-zone that now includes Tripoli's Mitiga Airport, LNA spokesman Ahmed Mismari said.
Erdogan, Putin issue joint statement on Libya, Iran and Syria People's Daily 09 Jan 2020 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday issued a joint statement on the civil war of Libya, crisis in Iran and developments in Syria after their consecutive meetings in Istanbul.
Libyan Government of National Accord Welcomes Russian-Turkish Statement on Libya Sputnik 09 Jan 2020 -- The Tripoli-based Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) welcomed the Russian-Turkish statement on the situation in Libya.
Putin, Erdogan Urge Restraint in Iran Crisis, Cease-Fire in Libya VOA 08 Jan 2020 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a joint call for restraint by Washington and Tehran. The declaration made Wednesday in Istanbul is the latest sign of deepening regional cooperation by the leaders, symbolized by the inauguration of a Russian-Turkish gas pipeline.
EU officials in Brussels talk Libya with prime minister of GNA Press TV 08 Jan 2020 -- In Brussels, high-ranking European Union (EU) officials have met Fayez al-Sarraj, the prime minister of Libya's UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA), amid tensions that escalated in the North African country following an offensive by forces loyal to General Khalifa Haftar against Tripoli.
Russia, Turkey Call For Cease-Fire In Libya From January 12 RFE/RL 08 Jan 2020 -- The Russian and Turkish presidents have called for a cease-fire in the conflict in Libya where Moscow and Ankara are backing opposing sides.
'Militia loyal to renegade general in Libya seize coastal city' Press TV 07 Jan 2020 -- Militia members operating under the command of a renegade general in Libya have reportedly seized control of the coastal city of Sirte, as Turkey has started deploying troops to support the internationally-recognized government in the capital, Tripoli.
Basic Amenities in Libya's Sirte Restored After LNA Gains Control of City - Envoy Sputnik 07 Jan 2020 -- Aref Ali Nayed, an envoy for the eastern Libyan government, said on Tuesday that the functioning of basic infrastructure services in the coastal town of Sirte, south of Tripoli, had been restored since the city was recaptured by the Libyan National Army (LNA) from rival forces.
UN-Backed Libyan Government Retakes Control Over Sirte Sputnik 07 Jan 2020 -- Troops loyal to Libya's UN-backed Government of National Accord have reclaimed the northern port city of Sirte after parts of it were briefly occupied by the army of General Khalifa Haftar, the lead Russian negotiator in the contact group on intra-Libyan settlement said on Monday.
Turkey Starts Military Deployment in Libya as International Pressure Rises VOA 06 Jan 2020 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared Monday that Turkish forces would do their duty in Libya after being deployed to support the country's besieged Government of National Accord.
Haftar's Forces Seize Key Libyan Coastal Town VOA 06 Jan 2020 -- Forces loyal to Libyan General Khalifa Haftar say they have captured the strategically-important city of Sirte from the Western-backed government in Tripoli.
Libya Rebels Say They Seized Key Coastal City RFE/RL 06 Jan 2020 -- Rebel forces in Libya say they have taken control of Sirte following what media reports describe as a rapid advance on the strategic coastal city.
Haftar's Lybian National Army Declares Full Control Over City of Sirte Sputnik 06 Jan 2020 -- The Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, took full control of the country's largest city of Sirte, LNA spokesman Ahmed Mismari said on Monday.
Libyan National Army Enters Sirte, Takes Control Of Sea Port, Some City Areas - Army Source Sputnik 06 Jan 2020 -- This comes after the Libyan National Army denied on Sunday its involvement in an attack on a military academy in Tripoli that claimed the lives of 30 people.
Turkish Military Contingent Deploys to Libya - Erdogan Sputnik 05 Jan 2020 -- The Libyan National Army (LNA) commander, Khalifa Haftar, announced a "decisive battle" for Tripoli. His opponents, the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA), responded by asking Turkey to provide military support, prompting Haftar to declare a general mobilization of his forces to resist what he describes as a foreign invasion.
At least 30 cadets dead in airstrike on Tripoli military school: Government Press TV 05 Jan 2020 -- The Tripoli government says dozens of people have been killed and injured in an airstrike on a military academy in the Libyan capital.
UN Libya Mission strongly condemns bombing of military academy, at least 30 dead UN News 05 Jan 2020 -- The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), on Sunday strongly condemned the bombing of a military academy in the capital Tripoli, which according to news reports left at least 30 dead and more than 30 others wounded.
Saudi Arabia Rejects, Condemns Turkey's Latest Escalation in Libyan affairs As Violation of Security Council Resolutions SPA 05 Jan 2020 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its rejection and condemnation of Turkey's latest escalation in the Libyan issue, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Saudi Arabia Slams Turkish Parliament's Decision to Allow Sending Troops to Libya Sputnik 05 Jan 2020 -- Saudi Arabia condemns the Turkish parliament's decision to authorize sending troops to Libya, saying that the move violates UN Security Council resolutions concerning Libya and curbs efforts to settle the crisis in the conflict-torn country, the state-run SPA news agency reported, citing the Saudi Foreign Ministry, on Sunday.
Parliament in Libya's East Votes to Break Off Ties With Turkey - Report Sputnik 05 Jan 2020 -- Earlier, the Turkish parliament voted to send military reinforcements to the UN-backed Government of National Accord, which is controlling the capital of Tripoli that is besieged by the Libyan National Army, led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar.
Haftar calls on 'all Libyans' to take up arms against Turkish troops Press TV 04 Jan 2020 -- Libya's self-styled commander Khalifa Haftar has called on people to take up arms to fight Turkish troops, who are to be sent to the country as part of a security deal with the internationally-recognized government in Tripoli.
Any Foreign Interference to Deepen Conflict in Libya – Deputy Spokesperson for UN Chief Sputnik 04 Jan 2020 -- Any foreign support to warring parties in Libya will only escalate the conflict in the country, the deputy spokesperson for the UN secretary-general said amid the Turkish plans to send troops to the war-torn north African nation.
LNA Chief Haftar Announces All-Libyan Mobilization to Resist Foreign Forces Sputnik 04 Jan 2020 -- Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar of the Libyan National Army (LNA) announced earlier the beginning of a decisive battle in his campaign to capture Tripoli, which has been underway since last April and has resulted in fierce fighting on the outskirts of the Libyan capital.
EU Concerned Over Turkey's Decision to Support Tripoli Government in Libya - Spokesman Sputnik 03 Jan 2020 -- The EU is concerned over Ankara's decision to intervene militarily in the ongoing conflict in Libya on the side of the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) as it may lead to further destabilisation of the situation in the country, lead spokesman of the European Commission for the external affairs Peter Stano said.
Libya: UN refugee agency deeply concerned by shelling near Tripoli facility UN News 03 Jan 2020 -- Shelling near a major facility run by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Thursday, has sparked the deep concern for the safety of refugees and asylum seekers there.
Turkey's lawmakers approve troop deployment to Libya Press TV 02 Jan 2020 -- Turkey's parliament approves military deployment to Libya, aimed at shoring up the UN-backed government in Tripoli, which has been under sustained attack since April by military strongman General Khalifa Haftar.
Turkey's Parliament Passes Bill on Troop Deployment in Libya Sputnik 02 Jan 2020 -- Previously, Ankara and the UN-recognised Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) presiding in Tripoli signed an agreement on military cooperation in November 2019.
Turkish Parliament Sanctions Libya Military Deployment Amid Concerns, Condemnation VOA 02 Jan 2020 -- A motion sanctioning the deployment of armed forces to Libya easily passed the Turkish Parliament on Thursday, but the specter of Turkish forces entering the Libyan civil war is triggering alarm and condemnation.
Trump warns Turkey's Erdogan against military intervention in Libya Press TV 02 Jan 2020 -- US President Donald Trump has warned his Turkish counterpart against sending troops to Libya hours after Turkey's parliament approved a bill allowing the government to do so.
Trump Tells Erdogan 'Outsiders' Trying To Complicate Situation In Libya RFE/RL 02 Jan 2020 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a phone call on January 2 that outsiders were complicating the situation in Libya.
Arab League Condemns Turkish Parliament Approval to Send Troops to Libya SPA 02 Jan 2020 -- The Arab League strongly condemned and denunciated the Turkish parliament's approval to authorize the Turkish president to send troops to Libya .
Egypt Condemns Turkish Parliament Approval to Send Forces to Libya SPA 02 Jan 2020 -- Egypt strongly condemned today the Turkish parliament approval of a memorandum of understanding presented by the Turkish president to send military forces to Libya.
Turkey Will Not Send Troops to Libya If Haftar Ceases Offensive in Tripoli - Vice President Sputnik 01 Jan 2020 -- Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said that Ankara would not send its troops to Libya if the Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, stopped its attack on Tripoli.

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