1 year agoRecord amount of aircraft on ground at Al Khadim Air Base, Libya this morning: 5 or 6 aircraft on the deck, of which two seem to be large Ilyushin Il-76 freighters
1 year agoImpressive Turkish air-bridge across Mediterranean: Turkish Air Force's Erkilet based 222nd Squadron's two Lockheed C-130 Hercules four-engine turboprop military transports are flying from Istanbul Grand to Misrata. These are the 22nd & 23rd flights in the last 34 days
1 year ago23nd flight: Turkish Air Force's Erkilet based 221st Squadron A400 turboprop transport plane 180094 climbed out of Atatürk over Bosphorus en route to unknown destination in Libya. This is the first use of 221st Squadron A400 by TurAF. All previous deliveries were made by C130s
US Secretary of State: We are working with our European partners to relaunch political negotiations in Libya
Libyan State Supreme Council President al-Mishri: "Our attitude towards Khaftar will not change. He should be taken into account for the crimes he committed." "He is the problem that prevents the elections and he tries to take over by force." "Berlin decisions are only part of the political solution."
Supreme Council of State in Libya: We reject Egypt's initiative
1 year agoThe Turkish Air Force Boeing E-7T "Peace Eagle" AWACS aircraft operates on the Mediterranean Sea in the west of Cyprus.
Italian Foreign Minister Di Maio: "We refuse foreign intervention in Libya. Returning to the political process is crucial."
1 year agoAfter something of a break it seems that the TurkishAF C130s are again heading to Misrata, Libya. 1205z
French parliament: "Erdogan will be dragged into a war frenzy in Libya. Egypt and France will not accept Turkey violate the Berlin commitments. Prolongs the tragedy at the borders of Libya. Situation may get out of control."
During his meeting with Italian Foreign Minister Di Maio, Libyan Prime Minister Sarraj stated that the operation of IRINI should be comprehensive and should include land, air and sea routes. He also emphasized the importance of restarting oil production
The Italian foreign minister from Tripoli assures the need to ban weapons import
1 year agoGNA seems to have bought a fleet of turkish ZIRHLI ambulance APC , they were spotted yesterday in the parade that happened in Tripoli
1 year agoVideo released by the GNA showing an EOD team from Turkey dismantling an MON-50 mine connected to a tripwire that was purportedly placed by Russian fighters as LNA withdrew from southern Tripoli
Aqila Saleh: Turkey brought more than 15,000 armed mercenaries to the Libyan capital, Tripoli
Aqila Saleh: The Libyan parliament is the only elected and representative authority for the people
Aqila Saleh: In the event of a "breakthrough" in Sirte, we will ask for the support of the Egyptian forces
Aqeela Saleh: The Libyan dialogue will have neither marginalization nor exclusion for anyone
Aqila Saleh: The Egyptian intervention would be a legitimate self-defense if the militias crossed the red line
President of the House of Representatives of Libya Aqeela Saleh: Libyan people officially ask Egypt to intervene with military forces if necessary
Turkish Parliament Speaker Mustafa Shantoub: If the French president is interested in peace in Libya, as he claims, he should give up dragging the country into chaos by supporting Haftar
The Social Council of Warfalla Tribes in the Eastern Region issued a statement today on the current developments in Libya, and praised Egypt for its stance in protecting Libya from neo-Ottoman colonial ambitions
1 year agoA governing council to be formed in Al-Rajban, affiliated with the GNA government
Egyptian Foreign Minister: We aim to start the ceasefire in Libya and start a political process
1 year agoNo air strikes or clashes in or around Sirte today. This was a test of an LNA anti aircraft missile system
GNA attack Gharyan municipality headquarters in an attempt to change its head
LNA denies any targeting of its positions by GNA in Sirte
1 year agoRussian improved Kilo class submarine, Rostov-na-Donu transited southbound through Istanbul this afternoon. She will pass through Çanakkale tomorrow and enter the Mediterranean. She is one of the 6 submarines of this class based in the Black Sea
1 year agoPictures from Al Abyar where there were 10 new cases at night. The area being sealed off by the police and the corona intervention teams doing their contact tracing. Soon pressconference on the new cases in the region. libya ليبيا الابيار
GNA's Mayor of Gharyan Municipality Youssef Ibderi: A policeman was shot in an attack on the "elected" municipality headquarters in an attempt to overthrow it due to alleged interference in the formation of the Military Council. Libya (Statement)
GNA Forces have began shelling Hafter Forces positions in Sirte
Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry: "Egypt will not tolerate terrorism and its supporters." "Egypt will do its best to prevent Libya from falling into terrorist organizations and militia groups hands."
Large mobilization of GNA at the city of Al-Zawia
Egyptian draft resolution in the Arab League: Rejection and prevention of external interference in Libya
Cairo - The meeting of Arab foreign ministers on the Libyan and Renaissance Dam files has ended
Iraqi Foreign Minister: Iraq supports all initiatives that help to enhance security and stability in Libya
In response to Macron, Ankara says that France is playing a "dangerous game" in Libya, not Turkey
The Russian Foreign Ministry says that the allegations of the Russian military presence in Libya are based on suspicious sources and Moscow is calling for an investigation of the reports
The Russian foreign minister calls for an immediate cease-fire in Libya
1 year agoLibyan army's operation room released the image of explosives placed in the homes of civilians in southern Tripoli by LNA and Russian mercenaries
SecGen of Arab League Aboul Gheit: We adhere to preserving the unity and independence of Libya
Arab League GenSec Aboul Gheit: Any arrangements for a ceasefire in Libya will not succeed or endure for long unless they are accompanied by the removal of mercenaries and foreign fighters and the dismantling of militias
1 year agoU.S. Africa Command supports Department of State, U.S. Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland meeting to Libya
Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs: Libya is today a victim of foreign interference, primarily of which is the Turkish aggression
Syrian Foreign Ministry: We support the ceasefire in Libya and support the Libyan National Army and stand alongside brothers in Egypt to defend their national security. The Syrian Foreign Ministry: Syria is ready to support Egypt to defend their national security regardless of its previous positions
LNA is pushing more reinforcements towards West Sirte in anticipation of an attack by the GNA
1 year agoItalian Air Force Beech Super King Air 350ER MM62300 operates ISR flight over Med, off the coast of Libya
