TRIPOLI - The UN chief warned Libya is on the brink of "a very dangerous situation" as forces loyal to the internationally recognised government and a rival commander battle for control of the capital
TRIPOLI - The UN chief warned Libya is on the brink of "a very dangerous situation" as forces loyal to the internationally recognised government and a rival commander battle for control of the capital.
"It's still time for a ceasefire to take place, for a cessation of hostilities to take place, and to avoid the worst, which would be a dramatic, bloody battle for Tripoli." Haftar backs a rival administration based in eastern Libya that refuses to recognise the authority of the Government of National Accord led by Fayez al-Sarraj.
The United Nations postponed a national conference that was to open on Sunday to draw up a roadmap to elections, meant to turn the page on years of turmoil since the NATO-backed overthrow of dictator Moamer Kadhafi in 2011.Heavy clashes shook Ain Zara, a town dotted with farms on the southeastern outskirts of Tripoli where pro-GNA fighters managed to reverse an advance by Haftar's forces.
"Several are younger than 16 years old" said Enjem, as representatives from a UN agency interviewed the prisoners.'CAT AND MOUSE'
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