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On April 13th, Field Marshal Haftar’s Libyan National Army (LNA) and their opposition in the face of the Government of National Accord’s force both claimed to be making significant progress in the battle for Tripoli.
On the side of the LNA, the spokesperson claimed that the Air Force had targeted several GNA forces and positions.
https://twitter.com/LNASpox/status/1117138158834024450
The spokesperson also said that the earlier “advertised” increase in airstrike activity was true and that on April 13th, there was a 100% increase with 8 raids on GNA targets.
https://twitter.com/LNASpox/status/1117147577395351552
In a Facebook post the press office also claimed that the LNA Air Force had successfully targeted one of the weapons and ammunition stores of militias in the Wadi Spring area near Tripoli.
The LNA also published a video showing “the high-quality operation” against militants in Tripoli, “which was carried out with professionalism and precision, showing the ability of the army and its skills in accomplishing tasks to protect civilians.” The video was live-streamed, before being posted in its entirety.
According to Aguila Saleh, head of the House of Representatives, which is allied to Field Marshal Haftar said that the LNA’s forces would soon enter Tripoli.
“We need to get rid of militias and terrorist groups.”
“We assure the residents of Tripoli that the campaign to liberate Tripoli will be limited and not violate any freedoms but restore security and fight terrorism,” Saleh told politicians in a session in the main eastern city of Benghazi.
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On the side of the GNA, the press office claimed that its forces had regained control of the western military zone on Aziziyah, with the Fourth Brigade taking part.
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The GNA Air Force carried out 21 strikes on LNA positions “targetting enemy supply lines, and military sites, including the camp “Aborchada” and Camp “Sahban”, and the air base of the Alwitia which the the coup militias used to target civilians.”
Equipment and supply stores were also reportedly seized south of Ghiryan.
According to the statement, the LNA also continued their attacks on Mitiga airport and seek to bombard a prison containing hundreds of detainees on terrorism-related issues arrested in Sirte during the Albonian Almarsos military operation.
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The GNA also published pictures of debris, claiming that it was a school destroyed by a LNA airstrike.
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The Interior Minister of the Presidency Council and GNA Fathi Bashagha has accused the UAE of providing the Libyan National Army (LNA) Leader, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, with military aid for his advance on Tripoli.
Finally, the World Health Organization announced that 121 people had been killed and 561 were wounded since Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar began his offensive on Tripoli.
#LibyaCrisis casualties are 682: 121 dead and 561 wounded. WHO sending medical supplies, health staff support for first- and second-line responders. #Tripoli @OCHA_Libya @UNSMILibya @WHOEMRO @UNHumanRights
— WHO Libya (@WHOLIBYA) April 13, 2019
It also said that two ambulances were bombed, bringing the number to 8 in total since the clashes began.
Two more ambulances were struck in #Libya Saturday during the #Tripoli fighting, bringing the total number to 8 since the violence began. WHO strongly condemns repeated attacks on health care workers, vehicles. @OCHA_Libya @WHOEMRO @WHO @UNSMILibya #NotATarget pic.twitter.com/mscpuwzi7q
— WHO Libya (@WHOLIBYA) April 13, 2019
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