The Latest Breaking News from Khalifa Haftar

Libyan warlord could plunge Sudan into a drawn-out ‘nightmare’ conflict

As Khalifa Haftar’s influence emerges, analysts warn the area could be a battleground for multiple players

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023

How ‘Putin’s chef’ and his Wagner Group are cashing in on conflicts around the world

They’ve drawn most attention in eastern Ukraine, but it seems wherever war breaks out – from Syria to Sudan – this group of mercenaries can be found profiting from bloodshed, writes World Affairs Editor Kim Sengupta

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

Haftar's LNA Denies Providing Support to One Party in Sudan against the Other

Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army (LNA) denied on Thursday providing support to one party in Sudan against the other. "The General Command categorically denies reports of providing support to one party against the other," LNA spokesman Ahmad Mesmari said in a statement. Mesmari added that the LNA is conducting urgent…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 20, 2023

Libya’s Haftar, Menfi, Saleh Return to Cairo for Negotiations

A new round of negotiations kicked off in Cairo over the weekend between Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar, head of the Presidential Council Mohammed al-Menfi and Speaker of the east-based parliament Aguila Saleh. Haftar and Saleh had arrived in the Egyptian capital on Saturday night, reported various media.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 16, 2023

CIA Chief Meets Haftar, Dbeibah in Libya

US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief William Burns started an unannounced trip to Libya on Thursday. In his first official visit to the country, Burns met with Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar in Benghazi and then with the head of the interim government of national unity (GNU), Abdulhamid…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 13, 2023

CIA chief makes rare visit to Libya

U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief William Burns made a rare trip to Libya on Thursday, meeting Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah in Tripoli, the Libyan government said.

Reuters · Jan 12, 2023

Haftar Says Libya Has ‘Last Chance’ to Resolve Crisis

Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar announced on Saturday that the country has a “last chance” to resolve its protracted crisis. Delivering an address from Benghazi on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, he said the solution to the crisis lies in drawing up a roadmap that would ensure…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 25, 2022

Eastern Libyan leader announces 'final chance' for elections

The Libyan National Army of eastern commander Khalifa Haftar on Saturday announced "a final opportunity" to draw up a road map for elections, Libyan al-Hadath TV reported, a year to the day after rival factions agreed to hold the polls.

Reuters · Dec 24, 2022

Libyan Parliament Rejects Egypt’s ‘Unilateral’ Demarcation of Maritime Borders

The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committees of the Libyan Parliament reiterated their rejection of Egypt’s unilateral demarcation of the western maritime borders. In a joint statement, the two committees considered this declaration “an unacceptable violation of Libyan sovereignty.” The committees expressed their surprise at Egypt’s declaration, without any prior consultations.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 24, 2022

Analysis-Libya's festering crisis risks slide back to war

As its political stalemate festers, Libya risks sliding back towards civil war with diplomacy at a standstill, politicians thwarting progress towards elections and military leaders including eastern commander Khalifa Haftar threatening violence.

Reuters · Nov 17, 2022