Haftar

Libya Minister Says Rival General Must Accept Civil Rule

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Libya’s foreign minister said Tuesday a rival general must accept civilian rule in order to play a role in the country’s future. Field Marshal Khalifa “Haftar must first accept to work under a civilian authority and officially approve the political deal” that gave rise to the power-sharing authority, Mohamed al-Taher Siala told AFP by phone … Read more

Libya Strongman Launches Assault On Oil Terminals

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Troops commanded by Libyan military strongman Khalifa Haftar launched an offensive on Tuesday to seize two of the country’s key eastern oil terminals, a spokesman said. “Ground, sea and air forces launched joint attacks to liberate Ras Lanuf from terrorist groups,” Khalifa al-Abidi said after orders were issued early Tuesday for the offensive, which is … Read more