The fighting intensified on April 20 at the gates of Tripoli (pictured) after the forces loyal to the National Unity Government (GNA) announced an “attack phase” against Marshal Khalifa Haftar‘s troops set to liberate the Libyan capital from terrorist groups. En Libye, les combats redoublent au sud de Tripoli après une contre-offensive https://t.co/5p9GJtLrlS pic.twitter.com/bwcqgDZ8Ec — Le…
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Franco-Italian alliance for cease-fire in Libya
Italy and France have intensified efforts to end conflict in Libya, Foreign Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi said after meeting his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian in Rome on April 19. Rencontre à Rome @ItalyMFA avec mon collègue Enzo #Moavero. Dialogue étroit sur les sujets européens et bilatéraux. Discussion approfondie sur la #Libye. Nous partageons le…
Russia-Turkey support UN Libya action plan
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu have reaffirmed their commitment to assist Libyan conflict settlement the Russian Foreign Ministry (MFA) said. The agreement was reach during a telephone conversation on April 18. Russian, Turkish top diplomats agree to aid Libyan conflict settlement https://t.co/54jvJZsoar© Alexander Shcherbak/TASS pic.twitter.com/aFmuyYCDVq — TASS (@tassagency_en) April…
US-UK diplomatic efforts in Libya
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke with UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt need of peace and stability in Libya as “global priority“. Both top diplomats reaffirmed their commitment to continued diplomatic efforts in Libya aiming at return to political process. .@SecPompeo spoke with UK Foreign Secretary @Jeremy_Hunt. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continued diplomatic efforts in…
Trump and Haftar discussed need for peace
White House informed that President Donald Trump had a telephone conversation with Libyan Commander Khalifa Haftar and discussed “ongoing counter terrorism efforts and the need to achieve peace and stability in Libya.” The telephone call took place on April 15, Monday, however it was announced by the administration only by the end of the week. Commander Haftar has…
Tripoli hospitals report wounded
Hospitals near Libyan capital Tripoli have reported 47 people dead and 181 wounded in last few days since troops under Commander Khalifa Haftar announced counter-terrorist operation. Tripoli hospitals report 47 dead in recent fighting – U.N https://t.co/bUFTOO2zv0 — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) April 9, 2019 Commander Haftar reportedly told the UN chief that his operation towards…
UNSC calls Haftar to halt march on Tripoli
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the G7 are calling on Marshal Khalifa Haftar to halt the advancement of troops on Libya capital Tripoli. (Image above: illustration). The UK called this meeting at short notice because we are concerned about the events over the last two/three days in Libya, specifically the military activity we've seen…
Haftar troops control Tripoli Airport
Libyan Marshal Khalifa Haftar troops took control over Tripoli Airport, Al-Arabiya TV channel reports, quoting a relevant press-release, issued by the Commander. (Image above: illustration). Eastern Libyan forces seize the former Tripoli International Airport on the southern outskirts of the capital, according to spokesman.https://t.co/IFZy4zB72X — Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) April 5, 2019 The march on…
Algerians enter post- Bouteflika era
Algeria‘s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (82) has resigned under pressure of a several weeks of massive streets protests, stepping down after 20 years in power, at the moment he was seeking for the fifth term. #Algeria 🇩🇿 BREAKING: president Abdelaziz #Bouteflika has resigned tonight!! All eyes will now be on the Algerian Army to see whether they…
Bouteflika refuses to renounce 5th mandate
Despite Algerian demonstrations calling to renounce presidential ambitions, the incumbent President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (82) has registered on March 3 his candidacy. However, in case he is elected on April 18, he promised in written an early presidential election in less than a year. Many Algerians have déjà vu feeling, while hearing this promise to leave. In…
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