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'Macron is responsible' for dead in Tripoli, says militia leader

"Anyone who dies here, Macron is responsible," the leader of a Libyan militia fighting for the UN-backed Government of National Accord told Euronews.

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'Haftar's troops are criminals and thugs,' Libyan PM tells Euronews

"They are criminal gangs, ideological groups, thugs and outlaws," al-Serraj told Euronews in exclusive interview

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Clashes on outskirts of Libya's capital Tripoli kill 15

At least 15 fighters under the command of strongman Khalifa Haftar were killed in clashes with forces linked to the UN-recognised government.

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Libya calls for help against rebel offensive

The Libyan government calls for international support to halt the Eastern rebels’ assault on Tripoli.

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Death toll rises in Libya as clashes at Tripoli continue

Egypt released photos showing the commander of the LNA Khalifa Haftar with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi after they met in Cairo on Sunday, but no other details were given about their meeting.

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Assault on Tripoli is 'in public's interest', says Libyan rebel group

"European countries fear for civilians' safety but I can assure that our first concern is the civilians," a spokesman for the Libyan National Army told Euronews after the rebel group launched a military offensive to take Tripoli from the UN-recognised government.

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Battle for power in Libya reaches the capital Tripoli

Fighting has been reported near the former international airport, which the Libyan National Army claims now to control.

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Tensions flare in Libya as commander orders forces to move on Tripoli

Eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar ordered his troops to march on the capital Tripoli as the UN tries to push for a peace deal.

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Twin car bombs kill at least 33 in Benghazi

The blasts shatter relative calm in Libya's second city

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Wanted Gaddafi son freed by militia captors in Libya

Reports suggest the late Libyan leader's son, who is wanted for crimes against humanity and was said to be Gaddafi's chosen successor, has been freed under amnesty.

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Italian police arrest three people for arms smuggling to Libya, Iran

Three Italians have been arrested on suspicion of running an arms trafficking ring.

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Libya: what next after ISIL's defeat in Sirte?

This week ISIL lost Sirte, the group’s only foothold in Libya.

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Two Italians 'and a Canadian' are abducted in Libya

Two Italians have been kidnapped in Libya, reportedly alongside a Canadian national.

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Battle for Sirte: fight for city enters final phase

In Libya, militia groups aligned to the UN-brokered unity government are preparing for what they hope will be the final push to oust ISIL from Sirte.

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Libyan forces "liberate" more of Sirte from ISIL control

Libyan forces trying to oust ISIL militants from their stronghold of Sirte have made further advances into the city.

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Libya: pro-government forces 'make gains' against ISIL

In Libya, forces loyal to the unity government say they have made significant gains in residential districts of Sirte, as they battle to oust ISIL fighters.

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Libyan pro-government brigades advance on ISIL stronghold of Sirte

In Libya the so-called Islamic State group is battling to hold on to its stronghold of Sirte after forces aligned with the new unity government advanced on the…

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Libya's unity government arrives in Tripoli despite blockade

UN-backed government defies attempts to keep it out

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ISIL continues assault on Libyan oil ports

There has been a second day of fighting at Libya’s two main oil storage ports, with ISIL fighters from Sirte claiming they have entered El Sider and

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Rival Libyan parliaments set sights on Dec 16 for unity deal

Libya’s rival factions have given themselves just five more days to reach a UN-backed national unity government agreement designed to end their