By AFPMore by this AuthorTripoli,Libya's UN-recognised government Tuesday accused rival military strongman Khalifa Haftar of seeking to stage a new coup after he claimed to have a "mandate" from the people to govern the country. AdvertisementDIALOGUE CALLSHaftar claims his legitimacy from that parliament which was forced to move its headquarters after violence ripped apart Tripoli six years ago. The GNA said Haftar had "turned his back on the parallel political institutions that backed him and designated him" head of the army. DICTATORSHIPHaftar has been accused by his detractors of seeking to impose a new military dictatorship in Libya. He made similar remarks in 2017 and three years earlier also appeared on television to say that he was taking the reins of power in Libya.

Source: Daily Nation April 28, 2020 12:11 UTC