The Tripoli-based government of Libya has refused to accept a ceasefire proposal from rival Militia leader Khalifa Haftar for the month of Ramadan.
Libya’s eastern-based military leader Khalifa Haftar said on Monday that his army was accepting a “popular mandate” to rule the country.
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Wednesday expressed concern over the escalation of violence and attacks between the eastern-based army and the UN-backed government continues.
Government of National Accord in Libya said on Monday that its troops have regained control of lands in the west of Tripoli from militias loyal to Khalifa Haftar.
According to Libyan news sources, a Turkish warship has fired missiles in the south of the city of Al-Ajaylat, west of the Libyan capital of Tripoli.
Khalifa Haftar's militia forces renewed attacks on Tripoli's Mitiga Airport and the areas in its vicinity on Wedneday, leading to the evacuation of passengers and personnel as well as suspending all flights.
The UN envoy for Libya announced his resignation as a fragile cease-fire in the North African country continued to break down.
Military commander Khalifa Haftar's forces stepped up their attack on the Libyan capital, attacking a strategic port late on Tuesday 18 February.
Libyan Government Forces said that militias affiliated with Khalifa Haftar had struck the University of Tripoli.
Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar confirmed that his side will take part in the upcoming 5+5 military commission talks in Geneva, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said Saturday.