Khalifa Haftar, a major figure in the Libyan civil war who wields wide sway over the east of the country, announced on Tuesday he will run in a Dec. 24 presidential election that aims to help end a decade of conflict.

Eastern Libyan commander Haftar announces election bid

Forces loyal to Libya's eastern-based commander Khalifa Haftar have closed the border with Algeria, they said on Sunday, after major deployments of his forces to the south underscored his continued role despite efforts to unify the country.

Libya's Haftar closes border with Algeria

Putting their foot down, Turkey's defence minister has said any attack by the eastern Libyan strongman will be met with force now. Targeting the strongman Khalifa Haftar directly in an address to the Turkish troops, Hulusi Akar labelled Haftar as a murderer and issued a warning to him and his supporters.

Turkey will retaliate against any attack by 'murderer' Libya strongman: Defence Minister

Forces loyal to Libya's internationally recognised government took the last stronghold of eastern commander Khalifa Haftar near Tripoli on Friday and advanced further south, capping the sudden collapse of his 14-month offensive on the capital.

Libya's Haftar pulls back east as Tripoli offensive crumbles

UN Deputy Special Representative to Libya Stephanie Williams said that arms embargo has become a joke in Libya as the world body called members to "step up". Also Read: Libya may face financial crisis due to oil blockade by Khalifa Haftar "The arms embargo has become a joke, we all really need to step up," UN Deputy Special Representative to Libya Stephanie Williams said, adding, "It's complicated because there are violations by land, sea and air, but it needs to be monitored and there needs to be accountability.

Libya arms embargo has become a joke: UN

Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar has agreed to abide by a ceasefire and said he was ready to participate in an international conference in Berlin on Sunday, Germany's foreign minister said.

General Haftar ready to abide by ongoing ceasefire in Libya: Germany

Expressing "grave concern" over the violation of International Humanitarian Law in Libya, United Nations said nearly 30,200 people have been displaced so far amid hostilities in the country.

Over 30,000 displaced in Libya after Haftar offensive

At least 2,000 people protested in Tripoli's central Martyrs' Square on Friday against eastern commander Khalifa Haftar's offensive, with some criticising US President Donald Trump's phone call to the commander.

Tripoli residents denounce Trump's call to Libyan commander Haftar

The White House said on Friday that President Donald Trump spoke by phone to Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar and discussed "ongoing counterterrorism efforts" by the leader of a military assault on the capital of Libya in opposition to the country's internationally recognized government.

Trump spoke to commander Haftar, they shared vision for Libya’s transition: White House

At least four people were killed in heavy shelling in the Libyan capital Tripoli, an official said on Wednesday as Europe and the Gulf were divided over a push by eastern forces commander Khalifa Haftar to seize the city.

Shelling kills four in Tripoli as powers divided over Haftar's push

Libyan govt has claimed that they have shot down an enemy jet. Whereas Haftar forces said that jet crashed due to some technical snag. Watch complete video to know more.

Libya war continues, battle for Tripoli starts again

Battle for Tripoli still continues in Libya. 51 has been killed till yet. Haftar's force has also attacked the airport as well. Watch complete video to know more.

Libya crisis: Battle for Tripoli still continues

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