Khalifa Haftar, who launched an offensive this month to seize the Libyan capital from the UN-backed government, recently discussed with President Trump a “shared vision” for the country
WASHINGTON—President Trump recently spoke with Libyan militia leader Khalifa Haftar, who launched an offensive this month to seize the Libyan capital from the United Nations-backed government, and they discussed a “shared vision” for the country, the White House said.
Mr. Haftar’s offensive marked a turning point in the long political struggle in Libya since the fall of former dictator Moammar Gadhafi in 2011. The crisis has hobbled Libya’s oil production, transformed the country into a pathway for migration to Europe, and...
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