"Libya does not have any common borders with the UAE," Sarraj said, adding that this "raises a question about its goals of interfering" in the country. Despite a UN arms embargo against Libya, the UAE has been accused of transferring arms to Haftar's forces, which experts say has escalated the conflict. "Everyone has realised that there is no military solution in Libya," Sarraj said. "And despite [Haftar's] party not believing in a political solution, the hope is that the parties loyal to [him] will reconsider their intentions so the political process for a solution can resume." Discussing Libya's vital oil reserves, Sarraj said the North African nation would face a "catastrophic situation" if Haftar's forces continued blockading oilfields.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 21, 2020 19:41 UTC