The forces allied with Libya’s U.N.-backed government of national accord (GNA) have been reinforced by a shipment of armoured vehicles and arms on Saturday.
Reports from Tripoli indicate the the for allied to the GNA received a consignment of armoured vehicles, ammunition and quality weapons.
Earlier this month, a Tripoli government spokesman said his administration was talking to its ally Turkey to obtain “anything that is needed to stop the assault,” including military and civilian help.
For these last weeks forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar have been trying to capture Tripoli.As the fighting drags on, 75,000 people have fled their homes and 126 civilians have been killed, according to the latest U.N. figures.
Since 2014, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt have provided Haftar’s forces with military equipment such as aircraft and helicopters.
Via Reuters
