UN warns of Libya confrontation as Haftar eyes Tripoli push

Forces led by a Libyan military chief manoeuvred for a threatened advance towards Tripoli as UN chief Antonio Guterres warned of the growing risk of violence. The self-proclaimed Libyan National Army of Khalifa Haftar announced on Wednesday it was gearing up to move on the west of the country including the capital, home to a UN-backed unity government. Spokesman Ahmed Mesmari said preparations were almost complete “to purge the west of mercenaries”.