The situation in Libya, despite the efforts of the international community and the United Nations, remains very fragile.
Yesterday Air Force of the government of Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni attacked Mitiga airport in Tripoli, the capital controlled by Islamic militias.
The property was damaged only in small part, so that the flights were resumed after an hour stop.
We took off yesterday at 6pm.
The motivation of the raid was explained by the spokesman of al-Thinni, Mohamed al-Hejazi, who reiterated that the airport is used to transport illegal weapons and reinforcements to the guerrillas and Islamic jihadists Isis / Daesh. Hence the decision to "send a message" to Tripoli without destroying - still - the structure.
The airport, in fact, is the only one in the country still functioning, and transiting not only military but also civilian officials and international aid workers.
Meantime, the armies of the two factions clashed in Wadi Ashatti - Brak.
At the center of the battle control of military air base (built by Emaco group Libya in '80s) in the small town, until now in the hands of the Islamic forces (Dawn).
The Libyan national army (Lna) offensive seems to have failed and militias have closed the main road from Sebha, Brak Ashatti Jufra and to avoid possible new actions surprise.
Meanwhile, Isis continues to advance in the country.
After failure of assault to al-Ghani oil field, decapitating eight guards of the structure and abducting nine foreigners (four Filipinos, two Bangladeshis, a Czech, an Austrian and a citizen of Ghana), the militia of Daesh are returning to their strongholds in the East going from desert areas central.
Some witnesses reported seeing a "strange" convoy in Hun area, which moved towards Sirte.
Others, however, have reported several pick ups with armed men inside near Waha.
Meanwhile, continuation of the meetings this week in Morocco between the two Libyan factions is expected, under the aegis of the United Nations in addition to parallel meetings in Algeria between ennemies militias and khabilas.
Those of recent days, according to participants, have produced progress in the dialogue between the parties. But the facts say that there is still much to do.
One important change, however, could come shortly from UN: cancellation of the embargo on the supply of weapons and equipment all'Lna of Tobruk.
In the last hours the UN special envoy for Libya, Bernardino Leon, traveled to the city to meet the General Khalifa Haftar, now officially head of government of al-Thinni military forces and ask for guarantees that the material sent by the international community will not be used against the Islamists in Tripoli but only against the militia of the Islamic State.
A vouch that pacts are respected could be Egypt and its president Abdel Fattah Sisi, who has publicly expressed support for Haftar.
For two reasons: one is the influence of Cairo is growing not only in the region but also to the West; consequently, there is no interest to undermine - especially now - a credibility on the rise, while it is important to maintain and consolidate this trend.
The latest success is Sunday when the country received Algerian endorsement for their work and the promise of greater cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
On the other hand, the partial reset of Libyan National Army is an advantage for Egypt in connection with the previously announced offensive against Daesh in the country.
Guarantees, in fact, more resources to be employed in the maneuvers will allow more accurate and incisive planning.
Finally, a stronger Libyan army in Tobruk decreases the risk of jihadist infiltration into Egyptian territory and prevents Daesh militiamen present in Darna and Sirte to receive reinforcements from east.
Yesterday Air Force of the government of Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni attacked Mitiga airport in Tripoli, the capital controlled by Islamic militias.
The property was damaged only in small part, so that the flights were resumed after an hour stop.
We took off yesterday at 6pm.
The motivation of the raid was explained by the spokesman of al-Thinni, Mohamed al-Hejazi, who reiterated that the airport is used to transport illegal weapons and reinforcements to the guerrillas and Islamic jihadists Isis / Daesh. Hence the decision to "send a message" to Tripoli without destroying - still - the structure.
The airport, in fact, is the only one in the country still functioning, and transiting not only military but also civilian officials and international aid workers.
Meantime, the armies of the two factions clashed in Wadi Ashatti - Brak.
At the center of the battle control of military air base (built by Emaco group Libya in '80s) in the small town, until now in the hands of the Islamic forces (Dawn).
The Libyan national army (Lna) offensive seems to have failed and militias have closed the main road from Sebha, Brak Ashatti Jufra and to avoid possible new actions surprise.
Meanwhile, Isis continues to advance in the country.
After failure of assault to al-Ghani oil field, decapitating eight guards of the structure and abducting nine foreigners (four Filipinos, two Bangladeshis, a Czech, an Austrian and a citizen of Ghana), the militia of Daesh are returning to their strongholds in the East going from desert areas central.
Some witnesses reported seeing a "strange" convoy in Hun area, which moved towards Sirte.
Others, however, have reported several pick ups with armed men inside near Waha.
Meanwhile, continuation of the meetings this week in Morocco between the two Libyan factions is expected, under the aegis of the United Nations in addition to parallel meetings in Algeria between ennemies militias and khabilas.
Those of recent days, according to participants, have produced progress in the dialogue between the parties. But the facts say that there is still much to do.
One important change, however, could come shortly from UN: cancellation of the embargo on the supply of weapons and equipment all'Lna of Tobruk.
In the last hours the UN special envoy for Libya, Bernardino Leon, traveled to the city to meet the General Khalifa Haftar, now officially head of government of al-Thinni military forces and ask for guarantees that the material sent by the international community will not be used against the Islamists in Tripoli but only against the militia of the Islamic State.
A vouch that pacts are respected could be Egypt and its president Abdel Fattah Sisi, who has publicly expressed support for Haftar.
For two reasons: one is the influence of Cairo is growing not only in the region but also to the West; consequently, there is no interest to undermine - especially now - a credibility on the rise, while it is important to maintain and consolidate this trend.
The latest success is Sunday when the country received Algerian endorsement for their work and the promise of greater cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
On the other hand, the partial reset of Libyan National Army is an advantage for Egypt in connection with the previously announced offensive against Daesh in the country.
Guarantees, in fact, more resources to be employed in the maneuvers will allow more accurate and incisive planning.
Finally, a stronger Libyan army in Tobruk decreases the risk of jihadist infiltration into Egyptian territory and prevents Daesh militiamen present in Darna and Sirte to receive reinforcements from east.
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