Sunday, April 7, 2019

Libyan Civil War -- News Updates April 7, 2019



BBC: Libya crisis: Fighting near Tripoli leaves 21 dead

Libya's UN-backed government says 21 people have been killed and 27 wounded in fighting near the capital, Tripoli.

Earlier the UN called for a two-hour truce so casualties and civilians could be evacuated, but it was unclear if there was any lull.

Rebel forces under Gen Khalifa Haftar have advanced from the east with the aim of taking Tripoli.

Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj has accused him of attempting a coup and says rebels will be met with force.

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Libyan Civil War -- News Updates April 7, 2019

Libya crisis: Fighting flares on outskirts of Tripoli -- BBC
Libyan warlord battles for control of Tripoli airport as militia forces push closer to city -- The Washington Post
Haftar forces conduct air strike on Tripoli as U.N. calls for truce -- Reuters
Libya: Rebel general's forces 'seize Tripoli airport' amid fighting with rival militias -- The Independent
Libyan strongman's forces say targeted by air strike -- AFP
Libya's GNA forces announce 'counteroffensive' to defend Tripoli -- Al Jazeera
‘Volcano of Rage’: UN-backed Libyan government launches counteroffensive against Haftar’s army -- RT
Libya Lurches Toward Battle for Capital as Sarraj Vows to Fight -- Bloomberg
UN calls for truce as battle for power in Libya reaches the capital Tripoli -- Euronews
U.N. to hold Libya conference as planned despite surge in fighting: envoy -- Reuters
U.N. Urges An End To Fighting In Libya As Opposition Army Heads Toward Tripoli -- NPR
Russia disowns Libya’s General Haftar -- Middle East Monitor
Can Libya's strongman Hafter capture Tripoli? -- AFP

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