Libyan Strongman Haftar Says Offensive on Tripoli Will Go On
- New unity government to be formed after Tripoli operation
- Military situation in Libyan capital ‘excellent,’ Haftar says
A reported airstrike by forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar, south of Tripoli on June 18.
Photographer: Mahmud Turkia/AFP via Getty Images
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Libya’s eastern commander, Khalifa Haftar, vowed to press ahead with an offensive on the capital until militias there are disbanded, despite mounting international pressure to end the conflict that threatens to rip apart the OPEC member.
Haftar, who has secured control over much of the rest of the country, including vital oil fields and installations, also said in overnight interviews with Libyan media that he intends to dissolve the UN-backed government currently headed by Prime Minister Fayez Al-Sarraj.