Libyan army launches operation to liberate Sirte as Egypt proposes truce

Libya's UN-recognised government appears to pour cold water on Egypt's ceasefire proposals as warlord Haftar's offensive collapses

The Libyan army launched an operation to liberate Sirte and Al Jufra, the country's most important cities, from the Haftar militia.

On Friday, the Libyan army liberated the strategic city of Tarhuna – the last stronghold of Haftar in western Libya. Turkish military support for the GNA was key to its recent successes. Ankara regards Libya as crucial to defending its interests in the eastern Mediterranean. "We didn't start this war, but we will choose the time and place when it ends," GNA spokesman Mohamad Gnounou said.

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