Libya's internationally-backed government rejects Egypt-brokered ceasefire, continues advance into coastal city of Sirte
A fighter for Libya's internationally recognised government carries confiscated weapons after regaining control over Tarhuna city, Libya on June 5, 2020.
The fighting continues after Tripoli rejected a unilateral ceasefire proposal over the weekend by Egypt, also a backer of Haftar whose The US last month accused Russia of deploying at least 14 aircraft at Jufra base to support mercenaries backing Haftar, a claim dismissed by Moscow. The city was later controlled by terrorists who pledged allegiance to Daesh, until they were defeated in 2016.UAE's drones supporting Haftar struck a field hospital south of Misrata in northwestern Libya, the Libyan military said.
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