Unprecedented security tension sits in the southwestern Libyan city of Marzuk after it was seized by extremist groups allied with the Chadian opposition at the behest of Islamists on the al-Wefaq government, specifically the commander of the western region, Osama al-Jouili. Libya’s political Islamist movement, hidden behind the Al-Wefaq government, insists on moving the battle…
Category: LIBYA
In the Last 24 Hours: LNA Conducts 11 Precise Airstrikes Targeting Misrata Air College
Benghazi – Libyan Address MISURATA – The Main Operations Room of the General Command of the Libyan National Army (LNA) said in a statement early Sunday that its Air Force had carried out a successful and precise air campaign in Misurata. The airstrikes hit warehouses used for Turkish drones of the type “Bayraktar TB2” in…
In the Last 24 Hours: Libyan Army Drawing Militias Out of Tripoli to Protect the Civilian Population
Al Karama forces spokesman Maj. Gen. Ahmed al-Mesmari confirmed that all forces had complied with the truce, which was carried out at the request of the UN Mission to Libya, during the days of Eid al-Adha. He said in a telephone interview on Friday that they complied with the orders of Khalifa Haftar despite the…
Libyan Air Force Fighter Jets Target Militia Positions in Tripoli, Drone Control Room in Zuwarah
Egypt Today Libyan Air Force fighter jets on Thursday reportedly targeted Zuwarah International Airport airstrip and a control room inside it for drones. Libyan air force fighter jets earlier launched air strikes on some of the militia positions south of Tripoli. The Libyan Army’s military media department said that the airstrikes led to the escape…
Libya in the Last 24 Hours: LNA’s Air Force Targets Chadian Armed Groups in Murzuq
The Address | Benghazi – Libya MURZUQ – The Military Information Division of the Libyan National Army (LNA) said on Wednesday that the army’s Air Force has targeted Chadian armed repel groups in the southern city of Murzuq. According to the Military Information Division, LNA forces are pursuing militants who attempt to flee, besieging other…
Egypt Urges UNSMIL to Engage with Elected Candidates
Sawsan Abu Hussein Egypt has called on the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to further cooperate and engage with the representatives elected by the Libyan people to come up with a roadmap required for overcoming the current crisis and implementing all the elements of the initiative approved by the Security Council in October 2017….
Libya in the Last 24 Hours: LNA Announces Cessation of Military Operations in Tripoli
The Address | Benghazi – Libya BENGHAZI – The Libyan National Army (LNA) General Commander, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, announced the cessation of all military operations in Tripoli from Saturday until Monday, in compliance with the teachings of Islam and enabling citizens to celebrate Eid al-Adha in quiet conditions, said the Spokesman of LNA, Major…
Terrorist Attack in Benghazi Targets UN Mission
Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Ghassan Salame Statement on the Explosion in Benghazi 10 August 2019 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Ghassan Salame condemns in the strongest possible terms the explosion that took place today, 10 August, in front of a shopping mall in the eastern city of Benghazi,…
Libya in the Last 24 Hours: The Army Advances in Salah al-Din Area in Southern Tripoli
The Address | Benghazi – Libya TRIPOLI – Major General Fawzi al-Mansouri, commander of the Ain Zara axis, confirmed that military units of the Libyan National Army (LNA) made progress towards Salah al-Din, south of Tripoli late Wednesday. Mansouri said on Thursday that army forces clashed with militias near the Yarmouk camp south of Tripoli….
Libya in the Last 24 Hours: LNA Forces Hold their Positions Awaiting Orders to Advance in Tripoli
The Address | Benghazi – Libya TRIPOLI – The media office of the 73rd Brigade confirmed on Wednesday that the units of the Libyan National Army (LNA) in all known positions in the Western Region Operations Room are on alert for orders to advance. 73rd Brigade said LNA forces succeeded in targeting vehicles belonging to…
Air Strikes on Misrata Airport Change the Balance of Power in the Libyan Conflict
Libya’s national army re-bombed the airport of the air college in Misrata on Tuesday, targeting air force air defenses and a large Turkish military supply plane carrying ammunition, drones and multi-purpose missiles, in an attempt to speed up the resolution. The General Command of the Armed Forces announced in a statement that a cargo plane…
Libya: Italian Military Aircraft Heading to Misrata Returns Home After News of LNA Air Strikes in the City
The Address | Benghazi – Libya MISRATA – An Italian military aircraft heading to Misrata returned home before entering the Libyan airspace after news of air strikes by the Libyan National Army (LNA) targeting Misrata air base. “Around 2 PM today an Italian Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130J (MM62181) operating, as usual, the Pisa S….
