Khalifa Hifter saw the collapse this week of his 14-month campaign to capture Tripoli from a government backed by the U.N. and Turkey.
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Russian-Backed Libyan Commander Retreats From Tripoli
Belligerents on all sides of the Libyan conflict, including Turkey, Russia and the U.A.E., are preparing for a new stage after a pullback by the forces of the commander, Khalifa Hifter.
U.S. Accuses Russia of Sending Warplanes to Libya
The unusually sharp assertion by a senior American commander underscored the Pentagon’s concern about Moscow’s growing influence in the country’s sprawling war.
By Air and Sea, Mercenaries Landed in Libya. But the Plan Went South.
A short-lived mission uncovered by U.N. investigators offers a glimpse into the world of those who have thrived off Libya’s chaos.
In Stunning Reversal, Turkey Emerges as Libya Kingmaker
With a succession of quick victories, Turkish-supported forces in Libya have rolled back the gains of a would-be strongman whose allies, Russia and the United Arab Emirates, now face tough choices.
Libyan Forces Aligned With Tripoli Government Take Key Base From Rivals
Forces aligned with the U.N.-backed government retook the al-Watiya air base, dealing a heavy blow to rival forces under Gen. Khalifa Hifter.
Latest Tactic to Push Migrants From Europe? A Private, Clandestine Fleet
The government of Malta enlisted three privately owned fishing trawlers to intercept migrants in the Mediterranean, and force them back to a war zone, officials and a boat captain say.
The White House Blessed a War in Libya, but Russia Won It
Russia wanted more leverage over an aspiring Libyan strongman. The White House provided it by assenting to a disastrous civil war.
Malta Accused of Sabotaging Migrant Boat
European governments are taking harsher measures against migrants as the coronavirus pandemic has unfolded.
Privatized Pushbacks: How Merchant Ships Guard Europe
To hinder migrants crossing the Mediterranean, European navies stopped rescuing them. Now commercial ships are tasked with saving lives — and returning migrants to war-torn Libya.