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European countries 'ready to sanction Turkey' over Libya as GNA prepares for new offensive

European countries 'ready to sanction Turkey' over Libya as GNA prepares for new offensive

Germany, France and Italy have warned "foreign actors" against interfering with the war in Libya as the Turkey-backed forces prepare for an offensive into the key city of Sirte.

Libya: Turkey accuses Brussels of 'sanctioning GNA' as EU foreign ministers meet

Libya: Turkey accuses Brussels of 'sanctioning GNA' as EU foreign ministers meet

President Erdoğan has spoken with Vladimir Putin on the Libya conflict.

Libya round-up: GNA's conditions must be met for a ceasefire, says Turkey's foreign minister

Libya round-up: GNA's conditions must be met for a ceasefire, says Turkey's foreign minister

The UN and the US warn against "unprecedented levels of foreign interference" in the Libya conflict, Turkey says it will continue to support the Sarraj government, Russia accuses the US of hindering efforts for a political solution.

'It's Macron who is playing a dangerous game in Libya,' says Turkey's foreign minister

'It's Macron who is playing a dangerous game in Libya,' says Turkey's foreign minister

"The balance has been achieved thanks to us. As the legitimate government started to achieve dominance, even the countries earlier standing in the middle gradually started to side with the legitimate government," Çavuşoğlu has asserted.

‘All Power of Libya's Haftar Comes from Russia,’ Says President Erdoğan

‘All Power of Libya's Haftar Comes from Russia,’ Says President Erdoğan

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has indicated that “Turkey and the US are approaching a new era in their ties over the handling of the situation in Libya.”

Libya’s Haftar Declares ‘No-Fly Zone’ Over Tripoli

Libya’s Haftar Declares ‘No-Fly Zone’ Over Tripoli

Declaring Tripoli and its surrounding areas “no-fly zone”, Libyan National Army (LNA) forces have announced that they will consider all military and civilian airplanes within the specified zone to be “legitimate targets”.

23 January 2020

Libya’s Haftar-Allied House of Representatives: Ceasefire is Over

Libya’s Haftar-Allied House of Representatives: Ceasefire is Over

Akile Salih, the Chair of Libya’s Haftar-allied House of Representatives in Tobruk, has announced that “the ceasefire is over, the war will continue.”

15 January 2020

Libya's Haftar Rejects Ceasefire Call of Turkey, Russia

Libya's Haftar Rejects Ceasefire Call of Turkey, Russia

Libyan National Army (LNA) leader Khalifa Haftar has stated that they welcome the ceasefire call of Russia and Turkey, but will continue their operations against Tripoli.

10 January 2020