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13 civilians injured in airstrikes by Haftar's forces on Libya's Misrata
[Libya Observer] Libya's Misrata city was under  ...KABOOM!... attacks in different areas by Khalifa Haftar ...Self-proclaimed Field Marshal, served in the Libyan army under Muammar Qadaffy, and took part in the coup that brought Qadaffy to power in 1969. He became a prisoner of war in Chad in 1987. While held prisoner, he and his fellow officers formed a group hoping to overthrow Qadaffy, so it's kind of hard to describe him as a Qadaffy holdover. He was released around 1990 in a deal with the United States government and spent nearly two decades in the United States, gaining US citizenship. In 1993, while living in the United States, he was convicted in absentia of crimes against the Jamahiriya and sentenced to death. Haftar held a senior position in the anti-Qadaffy forces in the 2011 Libyan Civil War. In 2014 he was commander of the Libyan Army when the General National Congress (GNC) refused to give up power in accordance with its term of office. Haftar launched a campaign against the GNC and its Islamic fundamentalist allies. His campaign allowed elections to take place to replace the GNC, but then developed into a civil war. Guess you can't win them all... 's warplanes, which; according to commander of the military intelligence in central Libya Ibrahim Baytalmal, were foreign aircraft. Baytalmal assured Misrata people that the response to the airstrikes will be tough as it was to ISIS in Sirte. Meanwhile, ...back at the Council of Boskone, Helmuth ordered the entire 614th quadrant searched. The Green Lensman must be found!... the Health Ministry denied any casualties or serious injuries in the airstrikes on Misrata, while Misrata medical center said 13 injured people arrived in there after the airstrikes. The media office of Volcano of Rage Operation posted on Facebook photos of the aftermath of the airstrikes, saying that the emergency and accident section of Misrata medical center received 13 injured civilians, including one woman. Related: Misrata: 2019-11-07 Emir of Qatar reiterates support for GNA Misrata: 2019-11-07 Italian lawmakers: Russian mercenaries concerning turning point in Libya's conflict Misrata: 2019-11-04 US identifies GNA as a trusted partner Related: Khalifa Haftar: 2019-11-07 Two policemen killed, four injured in airstrikes by Haftar's forces on Tripoli Khalifa Haftar: 2019-11-07 Italian lawmakers: Russian mercenaries concerning turning point in Libya's conflict Khalifa Haftar: 2019-11-07 ICC Prosecutor renews call for surrendering Saif Gaddafi and Mahmoud Al-Werfalli Related: Volcano of Rage: 2019-11-15 Three children injured, mother in critical condition after shell hit their home south of Tripoli Volcano of Rage: 2019-11-05 Libyan Army forces caused Haftar's forces heavy losses Volcano of Rage: 2019-10-28 Director of the Ambulance Service Office of Tripoli International Airport killed in shelling Posted by: Fred 2019-11-20 |
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