The Guardian: UN-backed Libyan forces take key airbase from rebel general
Loss of al-Watiya airbase south of Tripoli deals major blow to renegade general Khalifa Haftar
Forces allied with Libya’s UN-supported government have wrested control of a key military base on the outskirts of the country’s capital from Khalifa Haftar, dealing a significant blow to the renegade general’s military and its morale.
Pro- and anti-Haftar media reported that his eastern-based forces had withdrawn from al-Watiya airbase 90 miles south of Tripoli. Footage posted on social media appeared to show Government of National Accord (GNA) forces driving down runways at the base unhindered.
Read more ....
More News On Libya's Tripoli Forces Taking A Key Airbase From Rebel General Khalifa Haftar
Libyan forces aligned with Tripoli government capture key air base -- Reuters
Official: Libya's Tripoli forces take key base from rivals -- AP
Libya unity govt seizes airbase in new blow for rival Haftar -- AFP
U.N.-backed Libyan government seizes key air base, dealing blow to renegade commander -- Washington Post
Libya's GNA recaptures strategic al-Watiya airbase -- Al Jazeera
Libya's GNA captures key air base in major advance against Haftar -- Middle East Eye
