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Libya’s GNA says it regained control of Tripoli as its PM meets Erdoğan
Forces fighting for Libya's internationally recognized government said on June 4 they had regained control over Tripoli and a military source with the eastern forces that have been attacking the capital said they were withdrawing.
Libya's GNA says it regains control of capital Tripoli
Forces fighting for Libya's internationally recognized government said on June 4 they had regained control over Tripoli and a military source with the eastern forces that have been attacking the capital said they were withdrawing.
Threat to hit Turkey in Libya underscores risk of escalation
Turkey warned on Thursday against any attacks on its interests in Libya by Khalifa Haftar's forces after his Libyan National Army (LNA) threatened to respond to recent military setbacks by striking Turkish positions in the country.
"In the event Turkish interests in Libya are targeted, this will have very grave consequences," said Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy.
NATO ready to support Libya's government: Stoltenberg
NATO is ready to support Libya's government led by Fayez al-Sarraj, the head of the military alliance said on May 14.
In an interview with Italian daily La Repubblica, Jens Stoltenberg noted that NATO has 30 partners, which on many issues have different positions, but added that Turkey remains an important ally.
Indiscriminate Haftar attacks constitute war crime: Ankara
Turkey will consider elements of Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar as a legitimate target if the country's interests in Libya are targeted, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said on May 10.
Libya: Attacks give gov’t ‘no choice but to respond’
Attacks by renegade commander Khalifa Haftar's forces left the Libyan government "no choice but to respond," according to a statement from by the prime ministry's press office.
Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj criticized the international community for staying silent in the face of the attacks.
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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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.
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.