But it is, in fact, Haftar, who is attacking the same government, to whom the favours of France go. France has thus far feigned ignorance over supplying weapons and offering logistical support to Haftar's forces. The content you requested does not exist or is not available anymore. drones are no longer fictional, but a dangerous fact, The traumatic and arbitrary nature of Israeli raids on Palestinian homes, UK MPs seek sanctions on Saudis, but human rights accountability distant. The GNA on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for Haftar for allegedly ordering deadly air strikes against civilian areas. The Defense Minister of the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA), Salah Al-Namroush, said it was a “shame” that France had supported Khalifa Haftar for years and expressed hope that it would change its position. Libya's internationally recognised government accused France Thursday of supporting rebel commander Khalifa Haftar and said it would halt cooperation with Paris. "It is shame on the government of France and [President Emmanuel] Macron to receive one like Haftar for years," Namroush said in an interview with France 24 television. Libya has halted its security cooperation with France after accusing Paris of supporting military strongman Khalifa Haftar. (ANSAmed) - CAIRO, DECEMBER 10 - Ahmed al-Mismari, spokesman for the National Libyan Army led by General Khalifa Haftar, said on Sky News Arabia on Wednesday, "we are in war with Turkey" and "we have declared a ceasefire" only "in respect of efforts by the international community and the desire of the Libyans to put an end … On the diplomatic front, France backs the UN-sponsored peace process between Libya’s main competing leaders, including the GNA’s Tripoli-based Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj and Haftar. From Morocco to Côte dâIvoire, Egypt, and beyond, a wide area of French influence is tentatively emerging in Africa and the Middle East. The shelling came a day after seven people were killed when Grad rockets hit a densely populated district of Tripoli, which the LNA has been trying to take, deepening the chaos that has plagued the oil-producing nation since 2011. Which way is the Libyan civil war headed? This is one of the motives behind France and Italyâs tensionson the Libyan issue. The tide is turning in favour of the coalition in power in Tripoli. A picture is worth a thousand words. For one, it has violated the UN arms embargo on several occasions. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Libya’s eastern military commander Khalifa Haftar has told France’s president he will sign a ceasefire and stick to it if militias backed by the internationally recognized government respect it, Reuters reported, citing a French presidency official. France’s support for Libya’s Haftar is finally coming home to roost. Subscribe to our Youtube channel for all latest in-depth, on the ground reporting from around the world. Because "the defeated has no ally," France abandoned Haftar, as did Sudan and Greece, as Italy did before them. France’s role in Libya and its support to warlord Haftar. The French government has acknowledged providing intelligence to Haftar, whom it considers an important ally in the fight against terrorism. “There is a Libyan crisis … Within this regional framework, a Libya ruled by Haftar, or someone with a similar ideology, appears to be a logical, almost self-evident objective to pursue. Haftar’s Benghazi-based LNA has become bogged down in the southern suburbs of the capital. - 'A big shock' - France has long had contact with Haftar, who was invited to Paris alongside Sarraj in 2017, in what was seen as an ⦠France wants Haftar to rule Libya. The arrest warrant came as fighting intensified in the southwestern Tripoli suburb of Al-Suani with heavy shelling and mortar fire. “The support France has provided to the putschist and pirate Haftar… has exacerbated the crisis in Libya,” Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, according to Reuters. It is with some irony that the French Ambassador to Libya expressed âbeing deeply shockedâ to discover Haftarâs cohorts were marching on Tripoli in ⦠April 14, 2019 - 16:50. GNA’s military prosecutor issues arrest warrant against renegade General Khalifa Haftar and 6 other LNA officials following the bombing of residential areas in tripoli with heavy artillery https://t.co/LsiJaMIT3d. France under pressure to condemn Haftar's assault on Tripoli as EU seeks unity on Libya crisis. The fighting has killed 205 people, including 18 civilians, and wounded 913 since the start of the campaign, the World Health Organization said on Thursday. France 24 is not responsible for the content of external websites. The Defense Minister of the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA), Salah Al-Namroush, said it was a âshameâ that France had supported Khalifa Haftar for years and expressed hope that it would change its position. Issued on: 18/04/2019 - 19:55Modified: 19/04/2019 - 08:04. Paris does not want to isolate itself from the man helping it to gain influence in Libya. This is one of the motives behind France and Italy’s tensionson the Libyan issue. "We say to the United Nations and the Security Council: listen. France has come to realize that warlord Khalifa Haftar in Libya is a "liability," according to the Financial Times on Monday. This site uses cookies. It is on this basis that the nature of France’s relationship with Haftar is most relevant. Salah al Namroush, the defence minister of the UN-backed government of GNA in Libya on Friday reproached France for throwing its weight behind warlord Khalifa Haftar. Strong evidence exists, however, of its active involvement in the Libyan conflict - it dates back as far as 2015. Libya's internationally recognised government accused France Thursday of supporting rebel commander Khalifa Haftar and said it would halt cooperation with Paris. Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha directed the head of the international relations and cooperation committee under the internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) to cease all its bilateral activities and agreements (including security cooperation) due to France’s “relentless backing” of Haftar, tweeted London-based counter-terrorism expert Emad Badi. Al Namroush indicated that the GNA was ready to engage in talks to forge a political solution, only on the condition, however, that warlord Haftar is sidelined once and for all. GNA Prime Minister Fayez al Sarraj in April accused the Macron administration of backing a "dictator.". Khalifa Haftar a notamment été soigné en France en avril 2018. Libya asks France to explain how its arms reached Haftar forces. But as the tide started turning in recent weeks, France tried to coax the mercurial and overreaching Haftar to engage in the cease-fire talks set out at a Berlin peace conference in January, before he lost all his military gains. I support everything that strengthens the security of French people and the countries that are friends of France. Khalifa Haftar Ø®ÙÙÙØ© ØÙتر Haftar in 2011 Birth nameKhalifa Belqasim Haftar Born1943 Ajdabiya, Italian Libya Allegiance Kingdom of Libya Libyan Arab Republic Libyan Arab Jamahiriya National Front for the Salvation of Libya State of Libya Service/branchLibyan National Army Years of service1966â1987; 2011âpresent Rank Field Marshal Commands heldLibyan National Army Battles/wars Yom Kippur War C⦠The dominant view in government circles in Paris is that strongman solutions are the only way to keep a lid on Islamist … #GNA's Minister of Interior Bashagha demands that the head of the international relations & cooperation committee cease all its bilateral activities and agreements with #France (including in security cooperation) due to #Paris' relentless backing of #Haftar. France supporting Haftar: Libya. France denies supporting Haftar, saying it has contact with all the actors in war-ravaged Libya where a complex mosaic of militias and political factions are competing for advantage. He described Italy as … "Any dealings with the French side in bilateral security agreements" will halt, the interior ministry in Tripoli said in a statement. It is on this basis that the nature of Franceâs relationship with Haftar is most relevant. Libyan Defense Minister Salah Eddine Namroush has described France's support to eastern warlord Khalifa Haftar as "shame". LONDON . Esam Omran Al-Fetori, Reuters | Khalifa Haftarâs forces pose for a picture as they head out of Benghazi to reinforce the troops advancing to Tripoli, in Benghazi, Libya, April 7, 2019. Haftar fought against terrorism in Benghazi and in southern Libya and that was in our interest, and that of the Sahel countries and Libya’s neighbors. Reteriating the GNA’s commitment to the 5+5 military agreement, Al Namroush said Haftar continues to wage war with the help of foreign mercenaries as he recently attacked several provinces in the southern part of the country. France was the only European country to back Haftar against the internationally-recognized government in Tripoli, which has recently been boosted by Turkey's support that has changed the course of the … Salvini went on with his critique and declared that its European neighbour was going against NATO's position on Libya because its oil interests were opposed to those of Italy. Haftar has ignored international calls for a halt to his advance on Tripoli, launched while UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was visiting Tripoli on April 4 in a bid to jumpstart a peace process between rival Libyan camps. EPA. Paris does not want to isolate itself from the man helping it to gain influence in Libya. Al-Namroush spoke to France 24 and described in an interview Haftar as a ‘war criminal’, … France, which has oil assets in eastern Libya, has provided military assistance in past years to Haftar in his eastern stronghold, Libyan and French officials say.. Speaking to France 24, Al Namroush described French support to Haftar as a “shameful act", saying the warlord is a ‘war criminal’ who has no place … Although French media claims France was interested in resolving the Libyan conflict through peaceful means, the country has gone out of its way to ensure Haftar and his militias were fully armed, even deploying French special forces to train the warlord's men. #Libya pic.twitter.com/MneJ5EfAld, >> Read more: 'How the West's silence emboldened Libya's Haftar'. Audience ratings certified by ACPM/OJD. France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines. He reportedly convinced President Emmanual Macron that Libya was a "low-hanging fruit" and Haftar was the man to place all the bets on. "Furthermore, the president's legitimate interlocutor is Prime Minister Sarraj, with whom the president spoke on Monday to reaffirm this support.". © 2020 Copyright France 24 - All rights reserved. Its troops have won back control of several cities from the forces of Field Marshal Haftar, albeit with Turkish support but also with that of a population apparently hostile to the idea of a military … In Libya, Marshal Haftar Is Suffering Setbacks, France Too. For this reason, please find a solution for us," said Youssef Salem, a displaced man from al-Suani. Written by: SafaAlharathy. The shelling came a day after seven people were killed when Grad rockets hit a densely populated district of Tripoli, which the LNA has been trying to take, deepening the chaos that has plagued the. Warning Haftar against further attacks, Al Namroush said the GNA's patience was wearing thin and it is on the brink of pulling out of the 5+5 military commission, which was set up by the UN to monitor the ceasefire deal. Contradicting the UN's position on the Libyan conflict, which was to assist Sarraj's government and involve other rival forces for a peaceful transition of power, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian previously expressed support for the Egyptian air strikes against the GNA. France was the only European country to back Haftar against the internationally-recognized government in Tripoli, which has recently been boosted by Turkeyâs support that has changed ⦠The head of the Libyan National Army (ANL) was again received by Emmanuel Macron on 9 March — for the fourth time in three years. The French newspaper Le Monde quoted a French source as saying on Saturday, that Paris is seeking a return to stability and order in Libya by enabling Haftar to take over the country. And France has refrained from criticizing the UAE for violating international law by delivering weapons to Haftar and operating an air base in eastern Libya. Along the way, Paris ended up antagonising its NATO partner, Italy. Six of Haftar's officers were also named in the warrant issued by the military prosecutor general, which was published by the unity government's press office. The UN-recognised government seeks urgent answers after Paris conceded its missiles were found with pro- Haftar forces. Deby is a key ally of France’s anti-Islamist Operation Barkhane in … Le Drian is known to be the architect of France’s Libya policy. Since the event, France has time and again come under international scrutiny over its role in Libya's civil war. France called on Monday for talks among NATO allies on what it said was Turkey’s increasingly “aggressive” role in Libya. Locals blamed Haftar's forces for the shelling, saying the rockets had been fired from the direction of his positions south of the capital. Speaking to France 24, Al Namroush described French support to Haftar as a “shameful act", saying the warlord is a ‘war criminal’ who has no place in Libya's future, which includes the process of political resolution. Tunisia will help stability efforts in Libya – Turkey, Arrest warrants issued for Haftar, three commanders in Libya, No ceasefire for now in Libya – Haftar tells Macron, Europe’s far-right parties make headway amid Covid-19 pandemic, Friends, the virus and the future: a chat with revered Ferzan Ozpetek, No one left outside: Istanbul and Ankara shelter the homeless in hotels, 2020 Human Development Report urgently calls for nature-based development. He also brushed aside France’s criticism of Turkey’s role in Libya, arguing that the strategic partnership between the GNA and Ankara was "clear and public", while the arrangements between Haftar and his foreign backers are made in secret. Salah al Namroush, the defence minister of the UN-backed government of GNA in Libya on Friday reproached France for throwing its weight behind warlord Khalifa Haftar. The interior ministry of Libya’s internationally recognised government onThursday accused France directly for the first time of … While the Italians are focusing their efforts on the GNA and confining their relations with Haftar to mere protocol visits, France seems to have a far closer and ⦠Al Namorush added that the GNA is ready to engage in military battle against the warlord and his forces should the ceasefire were not to hold. Each missile is worth $170,000 and the US only sells it to "close allies," such as France. Sarraj unveils 'initiative' to end Libyan 'crisis'. Will Iraq and Turkey develop a security cooperation against the PKK? 18 Apr 2019 ; Forces loyal to GNA gesture after taking control of the area of Al Aziziyah, located some 40 km south of Tripoli. Follow us on Instagram. 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A summit in Berlin on 19 January, attended by the United Nations and world powers, including Russia, Turkey, France and the UK, have so far failed to bear concrete results. Show people, places and other topics in this story. The minister also said that Haftar’s forces were violating the ceasefire agreed upon by both camps in October as part of the 5+5 military commission. The French government has acknowledged providing intelligence to Haftar, whom it considers an important ally in the fight against terrorism. Why is there war in Libya? With the support of mercenaries, Haftar attacked the south of Libya at a time when the Tripoli government respected the ceasefire agreement, he added. Medical specialists that WHO #Libya deployed to support frontline hospitals are helping perform dozens of surgeries. The LNA has denied shelling residential areas. France has come to realize that warlord Khalifa Haftar in Libya is a âliability,â according to the Financial Times on Monday. According to French newspaper Le Monde, France has gone out of its way to ensure the warlord is fully armed, even deploying French special forces for the training of his militias. Haftar, who controls eastern Libya from his stronghold outside Benghazi, grabbed key oilfields operated by Italy’s Eni in the south earlier this year before turning his guns on the capital. The tide is turning in favour of the coalition in power in Tripoli. A January offensive by his LNA forced militants opposed to Chad’s President Idriss Deby out of southern Libya. France has always denied arming Gen Haftar's forces, but has offered diplomatic support. pic.twitter.com/94zXHzsQq1. STIRRING THE POT Paris insists that it is committed to upholding the UN-backed Libyan political agreement while recommending that it be amended to … FRANCE 24 spoke to Salah el Din Al-Namroush, the Defence Minister of Libya's government of national accord, which is recognised by the United Nations. In Libya, Marshal Haftar Is Suffering Setbacks, France Too. Its troops have won back control of several cities from the forces of Field Marshal Haftar, albeit with Turkish support but also with that of a population apparently hostile to the idea of a ⦠In July 2019, a Pentagon investigation concluded that Paris had supplied American-made anti-tank missiles to Haftar's forces. Calling Khalifa Haftar a ‘war criminal’, Defence Minister Salah Al-Namroush says the warlord continues to violate the ceasefire with the help of foreign mercenaries. Ahmed Jadallahi, REUTERS | Protesters demand an end to the Khalifa Haftar's offensive on the Tripoli, in Martyrs Square, Tripoli, Libya April 12, 2019. ... Read: 'France is complicit in Libya's mass graves crime,' says Turkish official. France is under growing pressure to condemn Haftar's advance on the capital Tripoli -- rather than blame all sides of the conflict, like in the G7 Foreign Ministers statement issued last week. With Libya on the brink of another civil war, foreign powers are already jostling for the spoils ... France . A spokesman for the GNA said it was seeking an international arrest warrant against Haftar for "war crimes" and two UN experts were expected in Tripoli later on Thursday to investigate the origin of rocket fire that killed six people the previous day. France supporting Haftar: Libya 18 Apr 2019 Forces loyal to GNA gesture after taking control of the area of Al Aziziyah, located some ⦠These links go back to 2011, but which Paris was not forcedto acknowledge until the summer of 2016, when three French NCOs of the DGSE on “commanded service” died in a heli… Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini, of the anti-immigrant League party, accused France of cooperating with Haftar.
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