Khalifa Haftar
Russian mercenaries are fighting in Libya, UN diplomats confirm
Mercenaries from the Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary organization seen as being close to Vladimir Putin, are fighting in Libya, U.N. diplomats said on May 6, citing an experts' report on the country's arms embargo.
Libyan military strikes vehicles of Haftar militias
The Libyan military targeted two vehicles belonging to militias loyal to renegade commander Khalifa Haftar in an airstrike.
Russia asked Haftar to declare truce: Saleh
Libya-based Gen. Khalifa Haftar announced a truce upon the "command of Russia" as he suffered great losses against the U.N.-recognized Libyan government, according to pro-Haftar parliament speaker.
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UN-recognized Libyan admin rejects unilateral truce
The U.N.-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) in Libya on April 30 said it rejected the unilateral truce call made by its arch-enemy, renegade commander Khalifa Haftar -- the warlord of the armed forces based in the east.
Libyan warlord declares ceasefire during Ramadan
Forces loyal to Libya's renegade commander Khalifa Haftar on April 30 announced a unilateral ceasefire during the holy month of Ramadan.
Ahmed Al-Mismari, a spokesperson for the Libyan National Army (LNA), said all military operations have been paused during the Muslim fasting month.
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Turkish ruling party: Libya's Haftar a coup plotter
Warlord Khalifa Haftar is a coup plotter and Ankara continues to support Libya's Government of National Accord (GNA), said Turkey's ruling party spokesman on April 28.
Turkey calls on int’l world to respond to Haftar in Libya
Turkey has slammed Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar who unilaterally declared himself as the ruler of Libya and called on the international community to respond to Haftar without delay.
Russia insists on political solution in Libya
Moscow insists on a political solution to the Libyan crisis despite Khalifa Haftar's self-declaration as a unilateral ruler of the country, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on April 27.
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Russia praises Turkey's efforts in Idlib, Syria
Russia on April 23 praised Turkey's efforts in Idlib, northwestern Syria that aim to eliminate terrorists.
Speaking at a news conference in the capital, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow expects the Turkish military to separate opposition groups from what it called "terrorists" in the region.
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Two civilians killed in attacks by Haftar militias in Libya
Two civilians were killed late on April 12 in attacks on civilian settlements in the south of Libya's capital by militias loyal to warlord Khalifa Haftar.
In Sidi Selim, a woman was killed by a rocket attack, said the Abu Selim Municipality in Tripoli.