Russia and Turkey urge Libyan ceasefire

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A fighter loyal to the UN-backed government of national accord (GNA) prepares for clashes with forces loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar, south of the Libyan capital Tripoli — A fighter loyal to the UN-backed government of national accord (GNA) prepares for clashes with forces loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar, south of the Libyan capital TripoliPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX

Nassir Shirkhani

Beirut

Published 9 January 2020, 12:47Updated 9 January 2020, 12:47

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