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Khalifa Haftar, the leader of the Libyan National Army (LNA), has rejected the joint call of Turkey and Russia for a ceasefire in Libya.
In a statement released by the LNA yesterday (January 9), it has been indicated that they "have welcomed the ceasefire initiative by Russia and Turkey, but will continue the fight for Tripoli."
As reported by Sputnik based on the statements of LNA sources, "The LNA command welcomes the initiative of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the president of the friendly Russian state, aimed at establishing peace ... but declares that the efforts of the armed forces in the war against terrorist groups will continue", the statement has said.
Leader of the UN-recognized Government of National Accord Fayez al-Sarraj previously announced that they accepted the call for ceasefire. (EKN/SD)
