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Libya Fighting Prompts Condemnation by G7 and UN

Sat, 04/06/2019 - 9:18am

Libya Fighting Prompts Condemnation by G7 and UN – BBC News

World powers and the United Nations have condemned fresh fighting in Libya as rebel forces from the east of the country march on the capital.

 

The G7 group of rich countries urged all parties "to immediately halt all military activity". The UN Security council issued a similar call.

 

Khalifa Haftar, leader of the self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA), has ordered the advance on Tripoli.

 

Reports suggest there is fighting near the international airport to the south.

 

Tripoli is the home of Libya's internationally recognised government, which has the backing of the Security Council…

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