Thousands have fled their homes amid an offensive by the Libyan National ArmyA member of eastern Libyan forces captured by Libyan internationally recognised pro-government forces receives medical treatment at Ain Zara Prison, south of Tripoli, Libya. The Libyan National Army (LNA) led by Khalifa Haftar advanced on the coastal city a week ago in the latest conflict of a cycle of anarchy since the 2011 overthrow of dictator Muammar Gaddafi. A week of battles has killed 75 people - mainly fighters but also 17 civilians - and wounded another 323, according to latest UN tallies. Troops from eastern Libyan forces stand against a wall, after being captured by forces loyal to the Libyan internationally recognized government in Ain Zara, south of Tripoli, Libya. Libya is a major transit point for migrants pouring into Europe in recent years, mostly trafficked by smuggling gangs.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 12, 2019 10:30 UTC