The conflict in Libya is coming to a head again: critical of the Government troops want to take the capital, Tripoli. The Offensive means for the peace efforts of the UN a huge step backwards.
With the rise you’ll be the “Call for members” in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, said General Khalifa Haftar in an audio message. The ground under the feet of the “oppressor” will be there to shake and tremble. To the West of the country should be cleansed of remaining terrorist groups. Haftar said:
“For you, Tripoli, here we come.”
Only a few kilometers away from Tripoli?
The Offensive began on Wednesday when Haftars a city of troops, about 100 kilometers South of Tripoli revenue. Currently, some units of the Generals are about 60 kilometers from the capital. An AFP Reporter reported, however, Haftars soldiers had already taken up a roadblock, only 30 kilometers from the city. The night in Tripoli was quiet.
General Haftar: March on Tripoli
commanded “the one Who raises the white flag, is safe,”
Haftar, a renegade General. He leads the so-called Libyan National army, whose power base in the city of Benghazi in the East. His soldiers called on Haftar, during the Offensive action with a sense of perspective:
“don’t Raise your weapons – only against those who fight. Shoots only on those that carry weapons and shoot. Who lets his weapon fall, for sure. Who stays at home is safe. Who hoist the white flag, for sure.”
the safety of The citizens, their property, and the foreign guests is guaranteed, insured Haftar, likewise, no state institutions in Tripoli should be attacked. “Protects you, and remember: God does not like aggressors”, said the General to the own troops.
rise of Haftar’s troops in Libya
Carsten district with youngsters, ARD, Cairo
05.04.2019 06:50 PM
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Guterres concerned about escalation
Haftar, the most powerful opposition to the internationally recognized government of Libya in Tripoli to their headquarters. She puts the forces already on alert.
Haftars Order is to be understood as a direct challenge to the government, the General has let the power struggle consciously to escalate.
UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, is currently in Tripoli, called on all sides to show restraint. It was important “that military movements and opinions of all be de-escalated, with a logic that makes it possible, and Worries disappear”. Guterres expressed the hope “that there is a de-escalation, with the understanding that Libya needs a political solution and not a military one”.
For the United Nations, the worsening at an inopportune time. By the end of next week, you want to organise a national conference in Libya. On your to look for a way out of the crisis.
