Libya War News Updates -- June 7, 2020

Al Jazeera: GNA vows to retake Libya's east after Sirte offensive

GNA-aligned forces launched offensive to seize Sirte from Haftar's LNA on Saturday.

Libya's internationally-recognised government has promised to retake the country's east after launching an offensive to capture the strategic city of Sirte from the eastern-based forces of renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar.

On Saturday, forces allied with the Government of National Accord (GNA) launched the offensive to seize Sirte, a key gateway to the country's main oil fields in the east, from Haftar's self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA) forces which took the city in January.

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Libya War News Updates -- June 7, 2020

More than 16,000 Libyans displaced in recent battles: UN -- AFP
Libya: GNA says Sirte offensive launched as Haftar backs truce -- Al Jazeera
'Numerous' reports of looting in retaken Libyan towns, UN says -- Reuters
Exclusive: Russian hiring of Syrians to fight in Libya accelerated in May -- Reuters
Egyptian president announces plan for ceasefire in Libya -- The Guardian
Egypt offers new Libya plan as Haftar offensive collapses -- Middle East Monitor
Libya: Mapping the areas of military control -- Al Jazeera