“An attack on a field hospital this weekend on the Airport Road cost the lives of four doctors and one paramedic and injured eight medical personnel. A school in Al-Alamain was also hit. Such civilian infrastructure is protected under international law. We remind all parties of their obligation to uphold international humanitarian law and we…
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EU calls for ceasefire in Libya
At least 44 people died and 130 injured as a result of an airstrike inflicted on a migrant detention center in the suburb of the Libyan capital Tripoli, according to Reuters news agency local sources. At least 40 migrants dead in attack on detention centre #Libya #Tripoli pic.twitter.com/5slOya9rnv — Ruptly (@Ruptly) July 3, 2019 Italian…
Tripoli battle victims toll rising
The UN has recorded close to 350 people killed, including 22 civilians, and over 1,650 wounded, including 74 civilians. human rights High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet informed, expressing serious concerns . The actual number of civilians killed or injured “is likely to be higher”, she added. As the armed conflict in #Tripoli, #Libya continues into May, the toll for all of April 2019…
Red Cross leaves Tripoli
Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (@ICRC) in Libya left Tripoli, according to their own statement on the Twitter micro blog page. “We didn’t want to leave. But as fighting intensified, we couldn’t stand it. We were scared we would be hit by a shell, so we left. We didn’t bring anything.” Escalating…
Zintan military moving to Tripoli
The launch of the second phase of the battle for Tripoli, has been reported by the local portal Al-Wasat. The spokesman for the General Command, Major General Ahmad Al-Mismari, announced that “the commander of the western military zone, Major General Idris Madi, is heading a large force from the city of Zintan under the Tripoli liberation…
Battle for Tripoli ongoing
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…
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…
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