Khalifa Haftar

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UN Security Council Backs Plan Agreed By Libya Rivals

The UN Security Council on Thursday endorsed a plan agreed by Libya's rival leaders for a ceasefire, political talks...

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Haftar’s Libya Expels 12 Sudan Diplomats

Authorities in eastern Libya backed by military strongman Khalifa Haftar on Thursday ordered the closure of a Sudanese...

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‘Libyan Rivals Committed To Ceasefire, Elections’

The two principal rivals in conflict-ridden Libya, who are to hold French-brokered talks Tuesday near Paris, are...

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Key Challenges In Putting An End To Libya’s Chaos

France is hosting a rare meeting on Tuesday between Libya's UN-backed Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj and military...

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The Rival Libyan Leaders Holding Paris Talks

Libya's UN-backed Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj and military strongman rival Khalifa Haftar are set to meet near Paris...

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Rival Libyan Leaders In France To Seek Way Out of Chaos

Libya's UN-backed Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj holds French-brokered talks Tuesday with Khalifa Haftar, the rival...

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UN-Backed Libya PM To Meet Eastern Strongman Near Paris

Libya's UN-backed Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj will hold talks near Paris on Tuesday with Khalifa Haftar, the...

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Libya’s Rival Leaders Due In Paris For Talks

The heads of the opposing sides in Libya's crisis are planning to meet in Paris on Tuesday for talks to find a way out...

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Jihadists Battle Libya Forces In ‘liberated’ Benghazi

Jihadists are still battling Libyan forces in Benghazi days after strongman Khalifa Haftar and his self-styled army...

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Libya Strongman In UAE For Talks On Military ‘cooperation’

Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar has met with UAE leaders for talks on military cooperation, state media said Sunday,...

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Benghazi Celebrates After Jihadists Driven Out

Forced from his neighbourhood in Libya's Benghazi three years ago, Said al-Mabruk is looking forward to going back...

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Libya Eastern Commander Haftar Declares Benghazi ‘liberated’

The head of the self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA) has said his forces “liberated” the eastern Benghazi city...

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Libya Eastern Commander Haftar Declares Benghazi ‘liberated’

The head of the self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA) has said his forces “liberated” the eastern Benghazi city...

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Libya Strongman Says Benghazi ‘liberated’ From Jihadists

Libyan military strongman Khalifa Haftar on Wednesday announced the "total liberation" of second city Benghazi, which...

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Libya Forces Corner Jihadists In Benghazi District

Forces loyal to east Libya strongman Khalifa Haftar said Wednesday they have cornered the last jihadists in a...

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‘Freed’ Kadhafi Son Still Wanted By Libya Court

Libyan authorities said Monday that Moamer Kadhafi's son Seif al-Islam, reportedly set free by a local militia at the...

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Kadhafi’s Son Seif ‘set Free’ In Libya

Seif al-Islam, the second son and heir apparent of the late deposed Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi, is said to have...

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Libya Strongman’s Forces Say Take Southern Desert Base

Forces loyal to east Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar said on Saturday they had taken an air base in the south, boosting...

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Egypt and Russia Discuss Fight Against ‘terror’

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday held talks in Cairo with Russia's foreign and defence ministers on...