04-07-2019, 09:38 PM
** 07-Apr-2019 World View: US withdraws troops from Libya as fighting continues in Tripoli
Three days ago, I described how Libya is close to war:
*** 04-Apr-2019 World View: Libya close to war, as Haftar's army moves west
http://gdxforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?...951#p44951
Since then, the army of Khalifa Haftar (Hiftar) has entered Tripoli
from three sides, and has been met with militias from Misrata who are
loyal to the existing Tripoli government. According to reports, 21
people have been killed, and 27 wounded.
Reports I've heard are mixed about how this is likely to turn out. Some
analysts say that Haftar will probably not succeed in Tripoli, and
his army will be driven back.
Another report claims that Haftar's intention is to become a dictator,
using Muammar Gaddafi as a model. Haftar was once a general
under Gaddafi.
Africom, the US Africa Command, has announced:
Fighting is continuing. Calls by the United Nations for a
temporary truce were ignored.
---- Sources:
-- Libya crisis: Fighting near Tripoli leaves 21 dead
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47844513
(BBC)
-- Declining security in Libya results in personnel relocation,
agility emphasis
http://www.africom.mil/media-room/pressr...y-emphasis
(Africom)
Three days ago, I described how Libya is close to war:
*** 04-Apr-2019 World View: Libya close to war, as Haftar's army moves west
http://gdxforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?...951#p44951
Since then, the army of Khalifa Haftar (Hiftar) has entered Tripoli
from three sides, and has been met with militias from Misrata who are
loyal to the existing Tripoli government. According to reports, 21
people have been killed, and 27 wounded.
Reports I've heard are mixed about how this is likely to turn out. Some
analysts say that Haftar will probably not succeed in Tripoli, and
his army will be driven back.
Another report claims that Haftar's intention is to become a dictator,
using Muammar Gaddafi as a model. Haftar was once a general
under Gaddafi.
Africom, the US Africa Command, has announced:
Quote:> "Due to increased unrest in Libya, a contingent of
> U.S. forces supporting U.S. Africa Command temporarily relocated
> from the country in response to security conditions on the ground.
> U.S. Africa Command’s mission in Libya involves military support
> to diplomatic missions, counter-terrorism activities, enhancing
> partnerships, and improving security across the region.
> U.S. Africa Command remains committed to a secure and stable
> Libya, which contributes to regional security. U.S. Africa Command
> is conducting prudent military planning while continuing to assess
> the security situation. The command is making the personnel
> adjustments in response to the evolving security
> situation. U.S. Africa Command will continue to monitor conditions
> on the ground in Libya, and assess the feasibility for renewed
> U.S. military presence, as appropriate.
> “The security realities on the ground in Libya are growing
> increasingly complex and unpredictable,” said U.S. Marine Corps
> Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command. “Even with
> an adjustment of the force, we will continue to remain agile in
> support of existing U.S. strategy.”"
Fighting is continuing. Calls by the United Nations for a
temporary truce were ignored.
---- Sources:
-- Libya crisis: Fighting near Tripoli leaves 21 dead
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47844513
(BBC)
-- Declining security in Libya results in personnel relocation,
agility emphasis
http://www.africom.mil/media-room/pressr...y-emphasis
(Africom)
