FILE IMAGE: LNA members
The al-Eubur Battalion, one of the forces that fought for the Government of National Accord (GNA) over the last two months, has defected to the Libyan National Army (LNA).
“The battalion, which is stationed in the town of Bani Waled, has joined the ranks of the Libyan Arab armed forces, led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar,” the LNA said in a statement released on June 21.
According to the army, the al-Eubur Battalion will work to “guard and secure” the key highway linking the towns of al-Shwayrif and Tarhunah south of the country’s capital, Tripoli.
The al-Eubur Battalion was not the first unit to defect from GNA forces. Earlier this week, the 185th Infantry Battalion, commanded by Colonel Mohammed Miftah al-Ghadawi joined the ranks of the LNA.
These defects will for sure have a negative effect on pro-GNA forces, which are struggling to hold onto their positions in the outskirt of Tripoli as the LNA continues its slow, but steady advance.
Will Turkey now increase support for the failing GNA forces?
Wasn’t Turkey supporting the other side?
Soon all the terrorists will defect from Turkey to Saudi Arabia.
hahah good, hopefully more will defect
Libya national army is supported by the U.S?
i thought GNA is
I dunno, that’s why i asked lol.
i think GNA is the jihadists and LNA are the ones trying to restore some order
GNA are Muslim Brotherhood, like Al Qaeda, and yes the US, UN and UK support them.
yea thats what i thought, hopefully soon GNA will be crushed and destroyed
Thank you for the info man, it seems wherever there is conflict, the side that US and its allies are not supporting are the good guys lol
GNA recognise by United nation. LNA recognised by Yankees.. Egypt.. Saudi Arabia.. and France
Egypt would certainly Not back the GNA because of their known Muslim Brotherhood ties.
Egyptian with LNA I never said sisi with GHA
Ah yes, sorry I miss read your post.
As usual you are wrong
You are cheering on the proxy army of France paid for by Total oil extraction.
i am cheering on the side not supported FUKUS
Things are not so black and white. The US Congress supports the GNA, Drumpf supports Hatar only because there is no way he can lose. It isn’t really about the US but French oil interests vs Turkish backed jihadis.
Wait wasn’t France supporting LNA?
France always supported LNA. They are protecting Total oil fields.
Lel friendly fire spotted
Good move
Just laughing , when i read some articles about libya, they dream everydays for the fall of the government hoping everything will change the failed assault
“The LNA continues its slow but steady advance”, it will hopefully reunite Libya and return peace to the people.
Jewish. Yankee .. sisi. Style peace ha
Actually as Joe Dickson stated its Total Oil or the French behind Haftar. As I see it, his interest is to reunite the country,, and pass the leadership on to Qaddafi’s son. Living in peace is better than war for the people. Wars are for the biggest slice of the pie for only the top 10 %.