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Freighters operating in Libya could be shot down without warning, as the two opposing powers in the country each claim they are delivering weapons to the other’s fighters, fuelling the current conflict.

This threat was nearly carried out on Sunday, when an unmarked IL-76 aircraft tried ...

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  • Fathi

    November 13, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    Is Sisi out of the game, UAE is sending loads of arms to Hafter.
    what army are you talking about? is that one who destroyed Benghazi and shut down all radio stations including BBC Arabic and confiscated the equipment.
    you are talking about a Mafia that has stolen int. recognition and now is out of the game due to supreme court decision.
    please recheck your sources.

    • Alex Lennane

      November 13, 2014 at 5:29 pm

      We understand that the situation in Libya is very complex. We know that the Supreme Court invalidated the June election results, but that government is, broadly, still recognised by the international community. We apologise for any errors, but are simply trying to distinguish between the two ‘governments’.