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Libyan govt hits air base controlled by warlord Haftar

Forces of UN-recognised Government of National Accord conduct air strike on Al Jufra air base, destroying a hangar containing drones and a cargo plane, a statement says.

France says Javelin missiles found in Libya were 'unusable' - army ministry

The French embassy in Libya categorically denied the presence of soldiers or military personnel in Gharyan. It is not clear how the weapons ended up in the control of Khalifa Haftar's LNA militia in the town.

How much of Libya’s bloodbath can be laid on Macron's door?

The French president placed himself in the middle of the Libya situation by tacitly backing former military strongman Khalifa Hafta, but that could now be backfiring.

UN calls for ceasefire in Libya as death toll climbs to 1,000

The UN Security Council also called on the warring parties in Libya's capital Tripoli to rapidly return to UN-mediated political talks.

Death toll from air strike on Tripoli migrant detention centre rises to 44

It is the highest publicly reported toll of an air strike or shelling since eastern forces loyal to warlord Khalifa Haftar three months ago launched an offensive to take the capital held by the internationally-recognised government.

US investigates weapons captured at base in Libya under Haftar's control

The UN-recognised GNA announced finding US-made weapons at seized base belonging to warlord Khalifa Haftar. Seized weapons included four Javelin anti-tank missiles packed in wooden crates marked "armed forces of the United Arab Emirates."

A major blow for Khalifa Haftar in Libya

The latest territorial loss has put militia leader Khalifa Haftar in a weak position, and it is the right time for the international community to bring him to the negotiating table to help end the power struggle in Libya.

Libya's Haftar loses main base south of Tripoli in surprise blow

Forces allied to Libya's internationally-recognised government claimed to have retaken the town of Gharyan south of Tripoli, according to witnesses and Tripoli officials.

Haftar forces 'shoot down' Libya government's warplane

Forces of Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar bring down the plane south of Libyan capital, witnesses and Libyan National Army say, as head of internationally recognised government, Fayez al Sarraj, kicks off EU tour to drum up support.

Libya's Haftar orders forces to march to Tripoli

Strongman Khalifa Haftar orders his troops to "advance" on Tripoli, seat of the internationally-recognised unity government, despite UN chief warning against a major flare-up.