The LNA declares ‘zero hour’ for capturing Tripoli
The self-styled Libyan National Army is declaring “zero
hour” in its offensive to capture the capital, Tripoli, from the UN-backed
government.
The LNA, led by commander Khalifa Haftar, called on the
young people of Tripoli to work with its forces, via a post on its Facebook
page published early Saturday.
Meanwhile, the internationally-recognized government in
Tripoli issued a statement saying it had gathered intelligence about possible
airstrikes by LNA forces against key sites in the capital, including the only
functioning airport.
The Government of National Accord in Tripoli said Friday it
had intelligence suggesting airstrikes against the capital by Haftar’s allies —
including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and France — were likely.
Libya sank into chaos after Muammar Qaddafi’s 2011 ouster
and is now divided between rival administrations.
