Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Egypt has been deemed a leading supporter of this week’s mutiny within the Libyan military. Diplomatic sources said renegade Gen. Khalifa Hafter was receiving guidance and military support from Egypt. The sources said Hafter, who led an offensive against Islamist militias in eastern Libya, was also receiving money through Egypt […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO – Libya’s military has been moving toward a renegade general. Leading Libyan commanders have pledged allegiance to Gen. Khalifa Hafter amid his attack on Al Qaida-aligned militias in the eastern city of Benghazi. The commanders included the heads of the air force, military intelligence and special forces, who expressed support for […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Libya’s Western-trained military appears to be disintegrating. Units of the Libyan military have been joining the so-called National Army led by Gen. Khalifa Hafter, a former resident of Northern Virginia. The units joined an offensive by Hafter against Al Qaida-aligned militias that controlled the eastern city of Benghazi. Hafter, part […]