Following reports of military movements and escalating tensions in Tripoli and western region, UNSMIL calls on all parties to urgently de-escalate
May 12 Sami Zaptia

Following reports of military movements and escalating tensions in Tripoli and western region, UNSMIL calls on all parties to urgently de-escalate

‎In a statement released today, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said it is closely following reports of military movements and es...

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UNSMIL expresses concern over mobilisation of forces by Hafter and anti-Hafter forces
Aug 10 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL expresses concern over mobilisation of forces by Hafter and anti-Hafter forces

UNSMIL expressed concern in a statement yesterday over the mobilisation of forces by Hafter and anti-Hafter forces.This comes as Western Libyan forces...

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Hafter’s representatives in the 5+5 Joint Military Commission announce suspension of their participation in the commission
Apr 10 Sami Zaptia

Hafter’s representatives in the 5+5 Joint Military Commission announce suspension of their participation in the commission

In what looks like the dangerous unravelling of the 23 October 2020 Ceasefire Agreement, which has been the bedrock of the relative peace and stabilit...

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Jun 23 Sami Zaptia

US stresses need for Libya military pause and return to negotiations – vows to deepen engagement

By Sami Zaptia.London, 23 June 2020:In a statement released yesterday, the US State Department stressed the need for a military pause in Libya’s confl...

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Feb 10 Sami Zaptia

U.S. cautions both sides against renewed Libyan military action

By Sami Zaptia. London, 10 February 2020: In a statement released on Saturday, the U.S. Embassy said that it noted ‘‘with concern credible reports tha...

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Jun 19 Sami Zaptia

As death and injury toll continues to rise, Tripoli aligned forces claim they conducted 15 airstrikes this week on pro Hafter forces

By Sami Zaptia.London, 19 June 2019:The World Health Organization reported on Monday that 691 people, including 41 civilians, have died in the Tripoli...

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Apr 17 Sami Zaptia

Heavy overnight shelling of residential areas in Tripoli fighting - acknowledged by both sides

By Sami Zaptia. London, 17 April 2019: Tripoli experienced a third night of shelling last night as missiles, reported by both sides as Grad, fell on...

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Apr 15 Sami Zaptia

Both sides in Tripoli fighting accuse opponents of bombing of civilian areas

By Sami Zaptia. London, 15 April 2019: Both sides in the Tripoli fighting accuse the other of bombing residential areas in Tripoli as fighting cont...

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Serraj GNA launches ‘‘Volcano of Rage’’ anti-Hafter operation to defend Tripoli
Apr 8 Sami Zaptia

Serraj GNA launches ‘‘Volcano of Rage’’ anti-Hafter operation to defend Tripoli

By Sami Zaptia. Serraj's new official Libyan Army Spokesperson, Mohamed Gnunu, announced the start of operation ''Volcano of Rage'' yesterday to coun...

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Feb 10 Sami Zaptia

PC condemns LNA "terror" attack on civilian plane

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: PC/GNA).London, 10 February 2019:The Faiez Serraj-led Presidency Council and Government of National Accord (PC/GNA) has condemne...

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