Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Phone Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Science
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Phone Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / World News / Libyan militia attacks rival faction-controlled airbase, kills 141 people
  • World

    Libyan militia attacks rival faction-controlled airbase, kills 141 people

    Written by
    Abheet Sethi
    Edited by
    Vijaya
    Last updated on May 20, 2017, 10:07 am
    Libyan militia attacks rival faction-controlled airbase, kills 141 people
    Credits:
  • At least 141 people were killed in an attack on airbase in south Libya.

    Most of those killed were reportedly soldiers who are part of the self-proclaimed Libyan National Army (LNA) led by military strongman Khalifa Haftar.

    The attack was mounted by the Third Force militia which is loyal to UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA).

    The attack has attracted worldwide outrage.

  • In this article
    Libyan politics - Post 2011 The rival governments and their leaders New UN-backed 'National Unity Government' Libyan militia attacks rival faction-controlled airbase, kills 141 people LNA accuses Third Force militia of conducting summary executions UN and UK condemn attack on Libyan airbase LNA and Third Front support rival governments Third Front accused of violating important truce through attack GNA denies role in Third Front attack, calls for ceasefire
  • Developments

    Libyan politics - Post 2011

    Libyan politics - Post 2011
  • After the ousting of Gaddafi's government and his consequent killing by the rebel National Transitional Council (NTC), a power vacuum was created in Libyan politics, giving rise to multiple political factions.

    In 2012, NTC handed power to the General National Council (GNC), a transitional parliamentary body.

    The 2014 parliamentary elections, won by liberal and nationalist groups, were disputed resulting in two rival governments.

  • Rival governments

    The rival governments and their leaders

    The rival governments and their leaders
  • The elected government in 2014 set up its base in Tobruk, led by Libyan National Army's (LNA) General Khalifa Haftar.

    Tripoli, the capital city was left to be controlled by Khalifa al-Ghwell, the leader of outgoing GNC or National Salvation Government, backed by Libya Dawn, an umbrella group of Islamist militias.

    UN-sponsored peace efforts, to bring the two governments together, began in early 2015.

  • A third government

    New UN-backed 'National Unity Government'

    New UN-backed 'National Unity Government'
  • In Jan 2016, an interim-government of General National Accord (GNA) the 'National Unity Government' backed by the United Nations was announced, aiming to unite the country's warring factions.

    The GNA is headed by the Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj.

    Neither of the already existing governments from Tobruk or Tripoli recognized the new government's authority, thus Libya has ended up with a total of three governments.

  • 20 May 2017

    Libyan militia attacks rival faction-controlled airbase, kills 141 people

    Libyan militia attacks rival faction-controlled airbase, kills 141 people
    Credits:
  • At least 141 people were killed in an attack on airbase in south Libya.

    Most of those killed were reportedly soldiers who are part of the self-proclaimed Libyan National Army (LNA) led by military strongman Khalifa Haftar.

    The attack was mounted by the Third Force militia which is loyal to UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA).

    The attack has attracted worldwide outrage.

  • Information

    LNA accuses Third Force militia of conducting summary executions

  • An LNA spokesperson said the Third Force militia conducted summary executions. He said they killed civilians working at the Brak al-Shati airbase or were in surrounding areas. "The soldiers were returning from a military parade. They weren't armed. Most of them were executed," he said.

  • Details

    UN and UK condemn attack on Libyan airbase

    UN and UK condemn attack on Libyan airbase
    Credits:
  • The UN envoy to Libya Martin Kobler said he's "outraged by reports of significant numbers of fatalities, including civilians and by reports that summary executions may have taken place."

    Peter Millet, the UK's ambassador to Libya, tweeted: "Disgusted by attack on Brak al-Shati & reports of mass executions. Perpetrators must be brought to justice."

  • Explained

    LNA and Third Front support rival governments

    LNA and Third Front support rival governments
    Credits:
  • The UN-backed GNA unity government which is based in Tripoli has been struggling to increase its influence and control over Libya since dictator Muammar Gaddafi ouster in 2011.

    It's fighting a violent battle for legitimacy from a rival parliament based in eastern Libya which is backed by warlords and militias.

    The LNA doesn't recognize the GNA's authority. The Third Front supports the GNA.

  • Truce

    Third Front accused of violating important truce through attack

    Third Front accused of violating important truce through attack
  • Last month, the LNA had attacked the Third Front-controlled Tamenhant airbase near the southern city of Sebha.

    A reconciliation meeting between LNA chief Haftar and the GNA unity government in Abu Dhabi on May 2 led to a cessation in the attack.

    The LNA-backed eastern parliament has accused the Third Front of a "serious breach of the truce agreement reached in Abu Dhabi."

  • Calls for ceasefire

    GNA denies role in Third Front attack, calls for ceasefire

    GNA denies role in Third Front attack, calls for ceasefire
    Credits:
  • The GNA unity government and its defence ministry have both condemned the attack and said it wasn't ordered by them.

    It announced that a commission of inquiry would be set up to look into the attack. The GNA has suspended defence minister al-Mahdi al-Barghati.

    The GNA has called for a ceasefire in south Libya which is facing escalating violence between rival tribes and militias.

  • Libya
  • Terror Attack
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Khalifa Haftar
  • United Nations
  •  
Latest News
  • Mahindra announces discounts of up to Rs. 80,800 in April
    Mahindra announces discounts of up to Rs. 80,800 in April
    Auto
  • NewsBytes Briefing: Facebook could enter the dating game, and more
    NewsBytes Briefing: Facebook could enter the dating game, and more
    Science
  • After 'DNA,' BTS's 'Boy With Luv' hits 1.2bn YouTube views
    After 'DNA,' BTS's 'Boy With Luv' hits 1.2bn YouTube views
    Entertainment
  • Facebook ran ads for fake Clubhouse app loaded with malware
    Facebook ran ads for fake Clubhouse app loaded with malware
    Science
  • NASA risks losing InSight lander forever to Martian dust storms
    NASA risks losing InSight lander forever to Martian dust storms
    Science
Related Timelines
  • Firing at Indo-Nepal border kills one Indian, two injured
    Firing at Indo-Nepal border kills one Indian, two injured
    World
Trending Topics
Coronavirus
Next News Article
Share
Cancel

Want to share it with your friends too?

Facebook Whatsapp Twitter Linkedin
Copied

Love World news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

World Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Science News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Bharti Airtel Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League Samsung Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma
Cricket News YouTube Hollywood News WhatsApp Netflix Bollywood News ISRO Yoga Honda Batman
Football News BMW Vaccine Reliance Jio OPPO Food News, Healthy Recipes Apple Royal Challengers Bangalore Rishabh Pant Toyota
Fashion Tips Mercedes Sidharth Malhotra Isha Ambani India Vs England Cricket OnePlus Mobiles Android TV Smart TV Marvel Comics Avengers
Neha Kakkar Big Bang Theory X-Men TATA
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us News Reviews News Archive Topics Archive Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2021