Turkey’s aggression threatens Libya’s unity, regional stability

Supporters of LNA commander Khalifa Haftar take part in a gathering in the eastern Libyan port city of Benghazi on July 5, 2020, to protest against Turkish intervention in the country’s affairs. (AFP)

• Haftar said his army will continue to fight against Turkish aggression

LONDON: Turkey’s aggression threatens the unity of Libya and the stability of the region, eastern commander Khalifa Haftar said on Tuesday.
He also said “Turkey and terrorism threatens our existence,” adding that “Turkey seeks to control the capabilities and wealth of our country.”
Haftar said his Libyan National Army (LNA) will continue to fight against Turkish aggression. “We will not give up our national principles” to “protect our country” from Turkish “invaders.”
The LNA supports Libya’s eastern parliament while Turkey stepped in militarily earlier this year in support of the Government of National Accord (GNA) which controls the capital Tripoli.