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Over 90,000 displaced in Libya due to fighting in Tripoli: UN
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], Jun 1 (ANI): More than 90,000 people have been displaced in Libya since April as a result of the armed conflict between Khalifa Haftar's army and UN-backed government forces in capital Tripoli, United Nations said on Friday.
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Libya's GNA head Sarraj to meet with Macron in Paris
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Paris [France], May 8 (ANI): In a bid to gather support in the European Union (EU) against Khalifa Haftar's offensive, Libya's UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA), Fayez Sarraj, is poised to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron here on Wednesday.
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Libya: Haftar's air force destroys GNA's headquaters
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], May 06 (ANI): Khalifa Haftar-led forces destroyed the headquarters' of the UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli, reported Sputnik.
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ISIL killed 9 Hafter's soldiers in Libya
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Sebha [Libya], May 05 (ANI) Islamic states of Iraq and Levant on Sunday attacked renegade commander Khalifa Haftar's military training camp situated in Southen city of Sebha in Libya, killing nine soldiers, reported Al Jazeera.
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Libya: Death toll rises to 392 in Tripoli fighting
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], May 3 (ANI) : More than 390 people have lost their lives and over 1,900 are wounded due to the fighting between UN-backed government forces and Khalifa Haftar's army in Tripoli since April 04, according to the World Health Organisation.
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Libya government reinforces its position in Tripoli
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], May 2 (ANI): Forces loyal to Libya's UN recognised government which is fighting against renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar's fighter, has reinforced their positions in the capital of Tripoli, reported Al Jazeera.
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UN slams shelling of civilian areas in Tripoli
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], Apr 27 (ANI): The United Nations expressed concerns about the shelling of residential areas in Tripoli, with the UN spokesperson outlining that it "is completely unacceptable by any measure."
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UN evacuates 325 refugees from southern Tripoli
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 25 (ANI): The United Nations on Wednesday evacuated some 325 refugees from a detention centre on the southern outskirts of Tripoli amid escalating violence near the Libyan capital.
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Over 30,000 displaced in Libya after Haftar offensive
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], Apr 21 (ANI): Expressing "grave concern" over the violation of International Humanitarian Law in Libya, United Nations said nearly 30,200 people have been displaced so far amid hostilities in the country.
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Libyan govt launches counter strike against Haftar fighters
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], Apr 21 (ANI): Forces loyal to Libya Unity Government on Saturday launched a counterattack against renegade General Khalifa Haftar's fighters, who earlier this month launched an offensive on Tripoli.
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Trump recognises Haftar role in fighting terrorism
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], Apr 20 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has spoken with Libyan General Khalifa Haftar and praised him for his role in fighting terrorism, reports CNN.
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Sushma Swaraj appeals to Indians to evacuate Tripoli as situation worsens
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 19 (ANI): The External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday appealed to around 500 Indians to leave Tripoli "immediately," as the situation continues to deteriorate in Libya.
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