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UN report alleges ‘Turkey facilitated recruitment of children in Libya’

UN report alleges ‘Turkey facilitated recruitment of children in Libya’

The report of the UN’s Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya has claimed that “Turkey facilitated the recruitment of Syrian children to fight alongside the GNA against the LNA in exchange for payment”. Turkey has dismissed the allegations.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

Macron says Turkey is 'playing a dangerous game' in Libya, Germany warns of regional crisis

Macron says Turkey is 'playing a dangerous game' in Libya, Germany warns of regional crisis

Amid the progress of the forces backed by Turkey, Egypt's president said they might intervene in the war.

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."

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 Leaves Moscow Without Signing Ceasefire Agreement

Libya’s Haftar Leaves Moscow Without Signing Ceasefire Agreement

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia has confirmed that Libyan National Army (LNA) leader Khalifa Haftar has left Moscow without signing the ceasefire agreement.

14 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