The Libyan Joint Military Committee (5 +5) announced, on Friday, the reopening of the coastal road linking eastern and western Libya, after more than two years that it was closed.In a statement today, the Military Committee reassured all citizens who use the coastal road that it is under the control of its Security Arrangements…
Armed groups in Tripoli stormed a hotel on Friday where Libya's new Presidency Council is meeting, the council's spokeswoman said in a social media post, underscoring the ongoing risks to the national unity government.Unconfirmed images on social media showed armed, uniformed men standing at the entrance to the Corinthia Hotel, but Presidency Council spokeswoman…
On Friday, the head of Libya's Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, pledged to work to unify the army, as well as to facilitate reconciliation efforts between the Libyan factions.During a visit to Tobruk, Al-Menfi said the main goals of the newly appointed Presidential Council are to unify the Libyan army and to continue discussions with…
On Saturday, the official representative of the Libyan National Army (LNA), General Al-Mismari, denied the presence of Wagner forces in Sirte, despite photos from Sirte showing Russian mercenaries, adding that the city is under the full control of the LNA.In a statement, the LNA spokesman said that attempts to spread rumors, lies and fabricated…
An Egyptian delegation visited the Libyan capital, Tripoli, on Sunday to reiterate the importance of a ceasefire and the activation of the 5 + 5 Joint Military Committee for the peace process.The commission consists of five military officials from each side, from the government of the National Accord (GNA), which controls western Libya, including…
The Turkish Minister of Defense, Hulusi Akar, referred to the armament programs of Greece during his visit to Libya.Specifically he said:"The state of the Greek economy is known. They have problems. But despite the problems and at the cost of reducing the food, clothing, salary of every Greek citizen, they started an equipment…
On Friday, the Turkish Ministry of Defense announced that its forces have organized heavy weapons training for the forces of the Government of National Accord (GNA) in Libya.The ministry said its forces "continue to guarantee the training of the Libyan army under the agreement on training, co-operation and military consultations" signed between Ankara and…
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar visited the Libyan capital, Tripoli, to inspect Turkish troops in the North African country and meet with Libyan military officials.Akar arrived at the Abu Sitta Naval Base in Tripoli, accompanied by Turkish Chief of Staff Yasar Guler.According to the Turkish newspaper Daily Sabah, the visit took place on…
On Monday, the Libyan National Army (LNA) managed to take full control of the Al-Maghawir camp in Ubari, after weeks of clashes with armed militias.Ageela Al-Saber, a member of the Military Media Department, said LNA forces had managed to oust the government of national accord (GNA).Al-Saber also said the LNA had…
The LNA has put its forces on the Sirte - Al Jufra axis at full readiness today.This move came as Turkish ships reached again to Libya more specifically Northeast of Abu Qurayn . All redeployments and leaves from units of LNA on the frontline are canceled.Artillery units and about 150 technicals from LNA…