Turkey is reportedly planning to set up two permanent military bases in Libya when Tripoli’s counter-offensive against Haftar’s forces comes to an end.

Lebanese protesters hurl rocks during scuffles with security forces who fired rubber bullets to disperse crowds in the Bab al-Tabbaneh neighborhood in the northern port city of Tripoli.

Sisi says his initiative calls for respecting all international efforts by declaring a ceasefire from Monday.

Residents of Tripoli launched fireworks into the air on Thursday to celebrate the announcement of the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) that its forces had retaken control of all administrative borders of Greater Tripoli from the Libyan National Army (LNA).

Libya’s UN-backed government takes full control of the capital Tripoli and its suburbs from Haftar’s forces.

Libyan government forces reportedly launch artillery attacks against rebel forces loyal to renegade general Khalifa Haftar stationed at Tripoli airport.

The self-styled commander of Libyan rebels, Khalifa Haftar, has called on his forces to rally against Turkey, which militarily backs the internationally-recognized government in Tripoli.

Libyan rebels attack the main hospital in the capital, Tripoli, the Libyan army says.

Turkey threatens to target Haftar’s rebel forces if they persisted in attacking Turkey’s interests and diplomatic missions in Libya.

Libyan government forces have launched an offensive to liberate a key airbase west of Tripoli from rebels led by renegade General Khalifa Haftar.