UP

Libyan minister greenlights possible US military bases

Home page Politics
12 Punto 14 Punto 16 Punto 18 Punto

The interior minister of Libya’s UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) said Saturday the government would not set obstacles for the U.S. if it sought to establish military bases in the country.

Axar.az informs that, Fathi Bashagha said Russia was in war-weary Libya for its strategic interests in Africa, not for renegade commander Khalifa Haftar, who has been leading self-style military forces against the GNA.

Bashagha said the GNA would not raise any difficulties for the Pentagon concerning the establishment of a base, and it would contribute to ensuring stability in Libya.

Armed elements affiliated with Haftar struck Tripoli Port Feb. 18, killing three civilians and wounding five others. The GNA pulled out of Geneva talks to secure lasting peace and said it halted all political and military negotiations with Haftar.

Since the ouster of late ruler Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, two seats of power have emerged in Libya: Haftar in eastern Libya supported mainly by Egypt and the UAE, and the GNA in Tripoli, which enjoys UN and international recognition.

Libya's legitimate government has been under attack by Haftar’s forces since last April, and more than 1,000 people have been killed in violence.

Date
2020.02.23 / 15:18
Author
Axar.az
Comments
See also

Hikmet Hajiyev met with Chinese officials

Day 754: Russia updates Ukraine losses

Jeyhun Bayramov congratulated the people of Turkiye

The devil's nest was destroyed - President

For the normalization of relations with Baku - Mirzoyan

The President announced important facts about Khankendi

Everyone must reckon with us from now on - Aliyev

This name was given to the central square of Khankendi

Unfortunately, this did not teach Armenia a lesson - Aliyev

The President spoke about the anti-terrorist operation

Latest
Xocalı soyqırımı — 1992-ci il Bağla
Bize yazin Bağla
ArxivBağla