The United Nations (UN) secretary-general warns that foreign interference in the conflict in Libya has reached “unprecedented” levels.

Landmines planted by rebels in Libya have killed and wounded nearly 140 people in the south of the capital, Tripoli, over the past two months, a United Nations (UN) official says.

Libya’s UN-backed government slams overnight air raids against a recently-retaken airbase in the country’s west.

Turkey has demanded an apology from France over "false claims" about a naval incident in the Mediterranean last month.

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says France is supporting a “pirate” in Libya, a reference to Libyan rebel commander Khalifa Haftar, who has been fighting the internationally-recognized government in the North African country.

Libyan government forces are preparing to retake the strategic city of Sirte, and the rebels occupying the city are also reinforcing their ranks by deploying thousands of foreign mercenaries ahead of the battle.

The UNSMIL says over 100 people, including civilians, have been killed or injured due to landmines planted in southern Tripoli.

Russia says the conflict in Libya has no military solution and an immediate ceasefire is required as foreign intervention continues to flame the fighting in the North African country.

Libya’s High Council of State, an advisory body to the internationally-recognized government in the country, warns Egypt against military intervention in Libya.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has warned of direct military intervention in Libya if Turkish-backed forces continue their advance.