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    27 Dec 2019

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  2. 1 hour ago

    Today, whoever manages to gain the support and recognition of those sidelined will have at his disposal a support no foreign actor can provide.

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  3. 1 hour ago

    Although social media would lead you to belive otherwise, but the vast majority of Libya’s population’s support is up for grabs. Voices heard on Libyan Tv channels represent those in power, vying for power or hoping to return to power. The everyday Libyan is simply sidelined.

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  4. 1 hour ago

    This comes as finishes his second lobbying tour abroad. It seems Saleh does not want to repeat the mistakes of the past by focusing just on the international. Consolidating domestic support has been the eastern blocs main political objective since August.

    Breaking: Head of the House of Representatives, Agila Salah, pays an unexpected visit to .…
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  5. 17 hours ago

    ’s decision to send troops will likely be met with the return of many high profile figures that have remained outside of the current political landscape in . It will be very interesting to see how this will impact the current political dynamics of the country.

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  6. 17 hours ago

    Aisha adds her voice to the series of condemnation issued today against by addressing all current political structures in saying: if no one among you is capable of standing against the Turkish invader, then move aside and let Libya’s women take charge.

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  7. 19 hours ago

    The Social Council of Wirfala will hold a meeting on Friday to discuss ’s decision to send troops to . This will be interesting considering has worked hard on maintaining neutrality and keeping itself out of the war. We may see this change.

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  8. 23 hours ago

    Over a dozen Libyan tribes issued statements calling for “resistance” against Turkish intervention. Influential Libyan social and political figures from across currently discussing how to respond to Turkish escalation. The is in a precarious position...

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    Locals in Libya’s second largest city Benghazi protest against the “Turkish invasion” & promise to defeat them like they did Italy.
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  9. Jan 1

    calls for all MP’s to meet on Monday 6th of January to discuss the “threat of Turkish intervention”. It has been long since all MP’s have participated in a parliament session, it is difficult to image it happening any time soon (unless incentivised to do so).

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  10. 30 Dec 2019

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  11. 30 Dec 2019

    The ’s recognition as the legitimate government in continues to be at risk as regional powers contemplate withdrawing their recognition.

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    Arab League: Egypt has called for an emergency summit to discuss recent developments in Libya.
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  12. 30 Dec 2019

    The has pushed further into the capital than ever before as intense clashes persist on the majority of ’s fronts.

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  13. 30 Dec 2019

    Erdogan’s letter to Turkish Parliament asking for authorisation to deploy troops in Libya if approved: • Permits every sort of troop deployment, including combatants if…
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  14. 30 Dec 2019

    Yesterday Wirshifana witnessed clashes between Jweelee’s forces from vs . In the early hours of Sunday the 29th, Majdi Al-Tabtash was found dead in Zawiya. Tabtash is a military figure from Zintan. Zawia’s Mohamed Bahron group is suspected to be responsible.

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    30 Dec 2019

    1/2 Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu met Kemal Kilicdaroglu, Leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP) to explain the motion to be submitted to the parliament (sending troops to Libya) when it opens after recess.

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    29 Dec 2019

    Khalifa due to arrive in for a meeting with President of . Note: tomorrow 's parliament will vote on a bill to put Turkish boots on the ground in . It's building up to be a rough week ahead...

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  17. 29 Dec 2019

    Khalifa due to arrive in for a meeting with President of . Note: tomorrow 's parliament will vote on a…
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  18. 28 Dec 2019

    Noteworthy: Political and intelligence officers of Western states have been shuffling to make sense of recent developments by contacting officials and armed groups they are in touch with and in many cases, expressing condemnation.

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  19. 28 Dec 2019

    Reports of another Afriqiyah plane taking off from heading towards with more Syrian mercenaries. We are likely to see unscheduled planes taking off from being escorted by + international backers and forced to land in eastern .

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  20. 28 Dec 2019

    It is difficult to imagine the being able to control foreign mercenaries when it already struggles to control armed groups within its own coalition. This will likely translate in tribes and political camps that have remained neutral joining the .

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  21. 28 Dec 2019

    Questions the will be facing: -Who are these mercenaries? -Who commands them -Have they been vetted & are they affiliated with terrorist groups -Who signed off on their transfer from & deployment in

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    Video shows Syrian rebel fighters in Libyan capital Tripoli neighbourhood. One fighter can be heard saying “Allah Akbar .. the…
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  22. 28 Dec 2019

    With Prime Minister abroad, there have been no statements from his government on the matter. This will, without a doubt, change the dynamics of the conflict militarily and politically.

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  23. 28 Dec 2019

    & Confirmed, First video of Turkish backed Syrian rebels in . This video has come as a surprise for many of those fighting within the coalition as it seems only a few armed groups were informed of the deployment of from .

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    First video of Syrian rebel fighters fighting alongside GNA militias in Libyan Capital Tripoli.
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  24. 27 Dec 2019

    Many saw the threats and remarks made by ’s and the as nothing but rhetoric to gain influence in and force into negotiations. Yet, it has become clear that Erdogan has bigger plans for and that the GNA has taken a dangerous gamble.

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  25. 27 Dec 2019

    This decision seems to be scaring those within the as officials shuffle to gain sponsorship for their controversial decision via respected figures in . Reports of planes taking off from likely heading to Libya have been frequent these previous days.

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  26. 27 Dec 2019

    After a confusing 24 hours of false statements that attempted to drag & into the conflict in . Reports surface of making preparations to escalate its involvement per request. & agree to stop any attempted intervention in Libya

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  27. 27 Dec 2019

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    I can confirm a meeting between Syrian National Army (SNA) commanders & Turkish intel re dispatch of SNA to fight on Turkey's behalf in Libya. No forces have been deployed yet according to my sources. SNA contacts told me many would be willing to go for $ …
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  28. 27 Dec 2019

    : : -backed rebels from will soon join in the fight against the . There are already reports of flights arriving to from Syria. The GNA has not vetted any of the rebels and is not conscious of who is sending exactly.

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  29. 26 Dec 2019

    : ’s President Abdelmadjid chair’s a meeting of the National Security Council to address the country’s position on .

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  30. 26 Dec 2019

    It is worth noting that played a critical role in regards to logistics in 2011. Tunisia’s then Defence Minister allowed and to have operation rooms near the Libyan border and deliver weapons to via his country’s borders and airports.

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  31. 26 Dec 2019

    ’s trip has shed some light on divisions present in , and that most likely, President does not have his house in order as his people shuffle to make sense of the last 24 hours and make sure they dismiss any false claims that reached the public.

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  32. 26 Dec 2019

    As tweeted yesterday. did not agree to pick sides in . In a press conference in Tunis today, Interior Minister said there will be a coalition of sorts that includes Tunisia & . This was dismissed by the Tunisian President’s office.

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  33. 25 Dec 2019

    to begin cooperating with the in regards to intel sharing as due to visit. President agreed with on the need to include in the talks, he expressed his disapproval of foreign meddling in & pushed for peace talks (NFDA).

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  34. 25 Dec 2019

    A series of high level meetings & phone calls have taken place the past few day’s. pushing for a new ceasefire in order to have a prepared plan of action to propose to when he visits. & pushing a “3 month plan”. no further details available(NFDA).

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    This week's update focuses on: 🔸What happened in ’s meeting with ’s , and Haftar's views on what was discussed. 🔸Bashagha's strategy to counter Haftar. 🔸Haftar and Bashagha work towards dividing and destabilising one another.

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  36. 23 Dec 2019

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  37. 22 Dec 2019

    Following the intervention of a “patriot from ” who had contacted , spokesman declares an extension to give him a chance to convince Misrata’s leadership to reconsider their position. The unnamed mediator apparently has a close relationship with .

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  38. 22 Dec 2019

    Note: said elders do not hold any official positions in , and are attempting to play the role of mediators between the & Misrata’s leadership. They do not represent the towns official position.

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  39. 22 Dec 2019

    🔴 elders who had previously visited had contacted the requesting an extension to the 3 day deadline that ends at midnight. The LNA denied the request. Negotiations between Misrata’s leaders are ongoing.

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