European countries have urged Libya’s warring factions to work towards lasting peace in the North African country. The call by Macron, Merkel and Conte comes following an announcement by Strongman Khalifa Haftar of a “decisive battle” to capture the capital, Tripoli. His troops are fighting for control of the capital from the U.N.-backed government led by Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj. Libya has been dogged by violence since 2011, following the ouster and death of former president Muammar Gaddafi. The UN has led calls for dialogue between the warring factions in order to stop the war and put the country on a recovery path.

Source: Libya Today December 13, 2019 14:37 UTC