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Turkey's ship released by Haftar forces in Libya

Turkey's ship released by Haftar forces in Libya

The ship was detained after it "entered a prohibited area and did not respond to calls," according to Haftar's spokesperson.

11 December 2020

Haftar forces intercept Turkey’s ship in Libya

Haftar forces intercept Turkey’s ship in Libya

A ship from Turkey under a Jamaican flag heading to the port of Misrata in western Libya was reportedly intercepted by Khalifa Haftar's forces. Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency (AA) has reported that the ship was carrying medication.

8 December 2020

Statement by Haftar militia: They plan an attack on our forces

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Statement by Haftar militia: They plan an attack on our forces

Libyan National Army (LNA) Spokesperson al-Mismari has defined the ceasefire declared in Libya on August 20 as “media marketing.” He has also claimed that “according to their observations, Turkish warships are heading towards Sirte.”

Haftar threatens Erdoğan, says they won't accept a 'second Turkish invasion' of Libya

Haftar threatens Erdoğan, says they won't accept a 'second Turkish invasion' of Libya

"The Turks stayed in Libya for 300 years and the Libyans saw nothing but evil," the LNA leader has remarked.

Libya's Turkey-backed government says it will respond to threats from Egypt

Libya's Turkey-backed government says it will respond to threats from Egypt

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu said only a political solution would work in Libya, Erdoğan discussed the recent developments in the country with Merkel.

Macron says Turkey has a 'criminal responsibility' in Libya

Macron says Turkey has a 'criminal responsibility' in Libya

Turkey's military involvement in the country is "unacceptable" and "a threat for Europe," according to the President of France.

Libya: Turkey Adamant to Support GNA as EU Urges Exit of 'Foreign Forces'

Libya: Turkey Adamant to Support GNA as EU Urges Exit of 'Foreign Forces'

"We will stand with our Libyan brothers, not the putschists, not the imperialists," President Erdoğan said after a call for European countries for "withdrawal of foreign forces."