Libya - Islamic World News

Saturday 11 July 2020 - 20:42

GNA Forces Receive Military Training From Turkey

192 students of the Military College of Libya are receiving military training in Turkey within the framework of the military cooperation agreement signed between the GNA and Ankara.

Thursday 9 July 2020 - 16:02

Turkey Sends New Air Defense System to Libya

According to images released by local sources in the city of Tripoli, a Turkish transport plane arrived at the Mitiga airport yesterday with a new shipment of air defense systems, and the equipment has been sent to al-Watiyah air base.

Thursday 9 July 2020 - 08:34

Latest Updates on Libya, 8 July 2020

1. The GNA warplanes bombed the LNA positions in the Sokhna area located in suburb of al-Jufrah. Pro-GNA media claimed destroying of a Pantsir-S1 defense system, killing three and wounding seven Russian forces (Wagner) in this attack. 2. Gen. Haftar:“We will continue to strengthen our military capabilities and fighting with Turkish-affiliated militias, until achieving the […]

Monday 6 July 2020 - 13:11

GNA: “We Will Retaliate!”

GNA condemned airstrikes on the Al-Watiya airbase which led to destruction of Turkish-deployed air defense system. GNA claimed that it would respond “in right place and at the right time”.

Sunday 5 July 2020 - 15:35

Interesting Military Patches of Turkish Army in Libya

In recent days, images of the patches of Turkish forces in Libya are circulating which is very interesting in its kind. These patches have become more formal after the signing of the military cooperation agreement between Turkey and Government of National Accord.

Sunday 5 July 2020 - 08:15

Russia presence increase in Libya focusing on Wagner forces

Images released by AFRICOM (American terrorist Central Command in Africa) late in May show that at least 14 warplanes including Su-24, Mig-29 and Su-35 are moved to Khadim based in northeast and al-Jufrah in center of Libya. Analysing images of al-Jufrah airbase show not only Russia’s air force presence increased but also ground forces mainly of private military company Wagner increased as well.

Sunday 28 June 2020 - 11:50

Latest Updates on Libya, 27 June 2020

1. GNA spokesman:– Russian cargo planes have landed more than 11 times at al-Ghardhabiyah airport, south of Sirte. According to available information, the Russian planes were carrying Syrian mercenaries (Syrian government troops), weapons and ammunition.– Russian troops (Wagner) have turned the al-Jufra base and airport into their command center. 2. Libya’s national oil company has […]