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Russia lends support to Hafar's Libya cease-fire plan

Russia on Saturday announced its support for a cease-fire in Libya which was signed by warlord Khalifa Haftar, after his militias faced heavy losses in recent days. "We read the content of the Egyptian President's offer, of course, we support all kinds of offers to stop the conflicts in...

UN extends arms embargo on Libya

The UN Security Council approved Friday a one-year extension to an embargo on the flow of weapons to Libya.  The extension was approved unanimously in a meeting held by the Security Council via video-conference, the UN said in a statement. It includes, "a series of...

Libyan army liberates Wadi Wishka, moves to Sirte

The Libyan army on Saturday liberated Wadi Wishka area near the eastern city of Sirte from militias of warlord Khalifa Haftar, a military spokesman said. "Our forces managed to seize control of Wadi Wishka area and are advancing towards Buerat, 95 km from Sirte ," Ibrahim Beit al-Mal...

Airstrikes hit Haftar militias in Sirte: Libyan army

The Libyan army announced Saturday it launched five airstrikes on Sirte, soon after it indicated the liberation of the city is its new goal after Tarhuna.  The government's Burkan Al-Ghadab (Volcano of Rage) Operation said the strikes targeted armored vehicles provided by the...