Western Libya campaign

{{See also|Libyan Civil War (2011)|Libyan Civil War (2014–2020)}}

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Following the overthrow and death of Muammar Gaddafi and the fall of the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya in 2011, political and military control in Libya were in a state of flux. Fighting between different factions escalated in 2014, with the House of Representatives, based in the eastern city of Tobruk, being the main political force claiming to be the legitimate government of Libya. The House of Representatives was supported by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army. In early 2016 a rival government, the Government of National Accord (GNA), was established in Tripoli with the backing of the UN and several countries.{{cite web|url=https://www.euronews.com/2019/04/05/libya-a-country-divided-from-gaddafi-to-haftar-how-did-they-get-here|title=Libya, a country divided: From Gaddafi to Haftar, how did they get here?|first=Jez|last=Fielder|date=5 April 2019|website=Euronews}} There were multiple attempts to negotiate between the two governments and organise new elections throughout 2017 and 2018.{{cite web|url=https://madamasr.com/en/2017/02/25/feature/politics/haftar-and-sarraj-in-cairo-the-details-of-egypts-partially-successful-libyan-summit/|title=Haftar and Sarraj in Cairo: The details of Egypt's partially successful Libyan summit|date=25 February 2017|access-date=5 April 2019|author1=Asmahan Soliman|author2=Hossam Bahgat|work=Mada Masr}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/opinion/libyan-peace-may-be-possible-after-abu-dhabi-talks-1.27135|title=Libyan peace may be possible after Abu Dhabi talks|website=The National|date=8 May 2017|access-date=5 April 2019|author=Mustafa Fetouri}}{{cite news|url=https://www.libyanexpress.com/libya-elections-by-june-2019-un-envoy-tells-reuters-at-palermo-conference/|title=Libya elections by June 2019, UN envoy tells Reuters at Palermo Conference|website=Libyan Express|language=en-GB|access-date=1 February 2019|date=12 November 2018 |author1=Ex_Admin }} Haftar and GNA Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj met and spoke with each other twice for negotiations, in November 2018 and February 2019. The Supreme Judicial Council of Libya, created in 2011,{{cite web | title =Challenges for the Libyan Judiciary: Ensuring Independence, Accountability and Gender Equality | website= International Commission of Jurists |year = 2016 | url = https://www.icj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Libya-Challenges-the-Judiciary-Publications-Reports-Thematic-report-2016-ENG.pdf | access-date = 14 October 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161017212940/https://www.icj.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Libya-Challenges-the-Judiciary-Publications-Reports-Thematic-report-2016-ENG.pdf |archive-date= 17 October 2016 |url-status=live}} retained its structure as a single national body despite the political split,{{cite news | last1= Zaptia | first1= Sami | title= After new elections, members of Libya's Supreme Judiciary Council hold first meeting in Tripoli | date= 7 October 2019 | newspaper= Libya Herald | url= https://www.libyaherald.com/2019/10/07/after-new-elections-members-of-libyas-supreme-judiciary-council-hold-first-meeting-in-tripoli/ |access-date=13 October 2019 |archive-url= http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20191013015414/http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/index2.php?url=https://www.libyaherald.com/2019/10/07/after-new-elections-members-of-libyas-supreme-judiciary-council-hold-first-meeting-in-tripoli/ |archive-date= 13 October 2019 |url-status=live}} and in 2019 went through Libya-wide "transparent elections" and a "peaceful transfer of power".{{cite web | title =UNSMIL congratulates the newly elected members of the Supreme Judicial Council in Libya | website= UNSMIL |date =10 July 2019 | url = https://unsmil.unmissions.org/unsmil-congratulates-newly-elected-members-supreme-judicial-council-libya | access-date = 14 October 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20191014020130/https://unsmil.unmissions.org/unsmil-congratulates-newly-elected-members-supreme-judicial-council-libya |archive-date= 14 October 2019 |url-status=live}}

Face-to-face consultations with 7,000 Libyans and online consultations with 130,000 Libyans during 2018–2019, coordinated by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, led to a plan to hold the Libyan National Conference in Ghadames during 14–16 April 2019 in order to recommend to the Libyan House of Representatives and High Council of State methods and dates for holding 2019 presidential and parliamentary elections in Libya. The first batch of the 2019 municipal elections in Libya took place on 30 March 2019.{{cite news| title=Libya holds municipal elections in first vote for five years| date=31 March 2019| publisher=Middle East Monitor| url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20190331-libya-holds-municipal-elections-in-first-vote-for-five-years/| access-date=20 April 2019| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401122341/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20190331-libya-holds-municipal-elections-in-first-vote-for-five-years/| archive-date=1 April 2019| url-status=live| df=dmy-all}} Other aims of the conference, to which representatives of all political factions were invited, included creating a unity government between Sarraj and Haftar and proposing a framework for creating a new constitution.{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-06/libyan-air-force-strikes-haftar-positions-south-of-tripoli|title=Libya Lurches Toward Battle for Capital as Sarraj Vows to Fight|date=6 April 2019|work=Bloomberg News}} In March 2019, the advance of Haftar's forces in southern Libya during the preceding few months started to cause concern for the organisers of the conference.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/21/un-libya-envoy-hopes-reconciliation-talks-will-bring-stability|title=UN Libya envoy hopes reconciliation talks will bring stability|author=Patrick Wintour|date=21 March 2019|work=The Guardian}} Ghassan Salamé, head of UNSMIL, stated on 4 April 2019 that the conference would be postponed because of the outburst of military events, but that it would be held

"as soon as possible because we do not have the right to allow this historic opportunity to be corrupted. At the same time, we cannot ask for the presence of the Conference, with the [cannons] firing and the raids ongoing, without making sure that all those who are willing to respond to this historic national duty from all regions of the country are able to ensure their safety and freedom by expressing their opinion."

On 4 April 2019, an audio recording was published on Facebook by Marshal Haftar declaring war on the UN-recognised Government of National Accord and announcing that the LNA would militarily take over the capital city Tripoli.{{cite web|url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/khalifa-haftar-declares-war-tripoli|title=Khalifa Haftar declares war on Tripoli|work=The Libya Observer|date=4 April 2019|access-date=5 April 2019|author=Abdulkader Assad|archive-date=5 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405220334/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/khalifa-haftar-declares-war-tripoli|url-status=dead}} In response, the government in Tripoli, led by Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj and the Presidential Council ordered a general mobilisation of all of its security forces.{{cite web|url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20190404-libya-declares-mobilization-to-face-haftars-forces/|title=Libya declares mobilisation to face Haftar's forces|date=4 April 2019|website=Middle East Monitor}}{{cite web|url=https://www.euronews.com/2019/04/04/tensions-flare-in-libya-as-eastern-libyan-commander-orders-forces-to-move-on-tripoli|title=Tensions flare in Libya as eastern Libyan commander orders forces to move on Tripoli|author1=Alexander Morgan|author2=Matthew Holroyd|date=5 April 2019|website=Euronews}} On 6 April, Prime Minister Sarraj, as supreme commander of the Libyan Army, created a joint operations room under the western military region commander, Major General Osama al-Juwaili, to coordinate their operations.[https://www.libyaobserver.ly/inbrief/pc-president-forms-joint-military-operations-room-war-rocks-tripoli-yet-again PC President forms joint military operations room as war rocks Tripoli yet again] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424000449/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/inbrief/pc-president-forms-joint-military-operations-room-war-rocks-tripoli-yet-again |date=24 April 2019 }}. Libya Observer. Published 6 April 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2019.

From early 2015, during the years prior to the April 2019 attack on Tripoli, Haftar received long-term support from French authorities, including French "advisers, clandestine operatives, and special forces"{{cite magazine | last1 =Harchaoui | first1 =Jalel |magazine=Foreign Affairs| title =How France Is Making Libya Worse | publisher = Foreign Affairs | date = 21 September 2017 | url = https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/france/2017-09-21/how-france-making-libya-worse | url-access = limited | access-date = 19 April 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190419204437/https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/france/2017-09-21/how-france-making-libya-worse |archive-date= 19 April 2019 |url-status=live}} helping the LNA's military operations in the east and south of Libya.{{cite web | last1 = Fitzgerald | first1 = Mary | title = Is Libya on the brink of yet another civil war? | publisher = Friends of Europe | date = 12 April 2019 | url = https://friendsofeurope.org/publication/libya-brink-yet-another-civil-war | access-date = 19 April 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190419204456/https://friendsofeurope.org/publication/libya-brink-yet-another-civil-war | archive-date = 19 April 2019 | url-status = dead }} Three of the French special-forces soldiers died in a helicopter accident near Benghazi in July 2016. Bloomberg News stated that the al-Sarraj administration had long-term support from Italian authorities.{{cite news|title=France and Italy Should Lead on Libya – Apart from Libyans themselves, they have most to lose if things get any worse|date=11 April 2019|work=Bloomberg News|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-04-11/libya-conflict-france-and-italy-should-stop-squabbling-and-lead|access-date=15 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414231930/https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-04-11/libya-conflict-france-and-italy-should-stop-squabbling-and-lead|archive-date=14 April 2019|url-status=live}} The Economist argued that a May 2018 meeting between al-Sarraj and Haftar, hosted by French president Emmanuel Macron in the context of French-Italian rivalry with regards to Libya, "undermined" the efforts of Ghassan Salamé in facilitating the organising of the Libyan National Conference by Libyans. The Economist pointed to the Greenstream pipeline natural gas pipeline and French and Italian crude oil interests in Libya as significant factors in the two countries' relations with Libyan political forces in 2018.{{cite news|title=Too many cooks – Libya's feuds cross the Mediterranean|date=8 November 2018|newspaper=The Economist|url=https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2018/11/08/libyas-feuds-cross-the-mediterranean|access-date=15 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181210191502/https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2018/11/08/libyas-feuds-cross-the-mediterranean|archive-date=10 December 2018|url-status=live}}

Bloomberg News described Russia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates as "backers" of Haftar. Prior to the LNA attack on Tripoli, the Saudi Arabian government gave twenty million US dollars to the LNA in support of the attack, "to buy the loyalty of tribal leaders, recruit and pay fighters, and other military purposes."{{cite news|title=Saudis 'gave Libya's Haftar millions of dollars before offensive'|date=13 April 2019|publisher=Al Jazeera English|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/04/saudis-gave-libya-haftar-millions-dollars-offensive-190412175708363.html|access-date=14 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413061249/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/04/saudis-gave-libya-haftar-millions-dollars-offensive-190412175708363.html|archive-date=13 April 2019|url-status=live}}

On 27 December 2019, Bloomberg News reported that Turkey intended to deploy its navy to protect Tripoli and send troops to help train GNA forces. Additionally Turkmen rebel groups fighting in northern Syria were expected to transfer to Tripoli.{{cite news |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-12-27/turkey-backed-syrian-rebels-to-join-libya-war-against-haftar |title=Turkish Navy to Guard Tripoli as Syrian Rebels May Join War |author1=Selcan Hacaoglu |author2=Samer Al-Atrush |publisher=Bloomberg News |date=27 December 2019 |access-date=2 January 2020}}{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/02/turkish-parliament-to-vote-on-sending-troops-to-libya |title=Turkish parliament to vote on sending troops to Libya |agency=Associated Press |newspaper=The Guardian |date=2 January 2020 |access-date=2 January 2020}} By 29 December, 650 Syrian National Army personnel (also called: Syrian National Army) had arrived in Libya and were stationed on the eastern frontline in Tripoli.{{cite news | last1= McKernan | first1= Bethan | last2= Akoush | first2=Hussein | title= Exclusive: 2,000 Syrian fighters deployed to Libya to support government | date= 2020-01-15 |newspaper= The Guardian | url= https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/15/exclusive-2000-syrian-troops-deployed-to-libya-to-support-regime |access-date=2020-01-17 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200115054635/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/15/exclusive-2000-syrian-troops-deployed-to-libya-to-support-regime |archive-date= 2020-01-15 |url-status=live |url-access = }}

{{See also|Timeline of the Libyan Civil War (2014–2020)|Libyan peace process#Salamé three-point peace plan}}

;4 April

On the first day of the offensive, 4 April 2019, the LNA captured Gharyan.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/apr/04/un-chief-urges-restraint-as-libyan-army-leader-plans-tripoli-assault|title=Libyan strongman orders troops to march on Tripoli|website=The Guardian|date=4 April 2019|access-date=5 April 2019}} Haftar urged pro-GNA militias to surrender, saying "Those who lay down their weapons are safe, and those who raise the white banner are safe."{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/04/chief-deeply-concerned-military-escalation-libya-190404081217912.html|title=Libya: High alert in Tripoli after renegade leader orders advance|work=Al Jazeera|access-date=5 April 2019}} Interior minister Fathi Bashagha condemned the offensive, declaring that "We will not be subdued by any use of force by any side or any person. And if anyone is willing to use force against us we're ready for sacrifice but we will not give up on democracy which we've always wanted from the beginning."

;5 April

On 5 April, the Libyan National Army stated that they had captured Qasr bin Ghashir, Wadi al-Rabie and Suq al-Khamis.{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security-advance-idUSKCN1RH24V|title=Eastern Libyan forces say they control areas near Tripoli|date=5 April 2019|work=Reuters|access-date=5 April 2019|language=en}} LNA then marched toward Tripoli from several directions, reaching the city's outskirts after receiving orders to capture the city.{{cite web|url=https://www.afp.com/en/news/15/pro-haftar-militia-forces-reach-outskirts-tripoli-doc-1fd5e05|title=Pro-Haftar militia forces reach outskirts of Tripoli|work=Agence France-Presse|date=16 January 2012|language=en|access-date=5 April 2019}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47819952|title=Libya general tells forces to take capital|date=5 April 2019|access-date=5 April 2019|language=en-GB|work=BBC}} The LNA reported asserting control over the town of ‘Aziziya.{{cite web|url=http://en.alwasat.ly/news/libya/240912|title=LNA Spox: Army forces reached Aziziya.. have begun to implement the second part of the plan|website=Alwasat News|language=en|access-date=5 April 2019}} The LNA briefly captured a key checkpoint, known as Gate 27, on the road between Tripoli and Tunisia, but withdrew overnight.{{Cite news|url=https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-libya-security-idUKKCN1RH0SK|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405213455/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-libya-security-idUKKCN1RH0SK|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 April 2019|title=U.N. chief to meet eastern Libya commander as fighters close in on...|date=5 April 2019|work=Reuters|access-date=5 April 2019|language=en}} The GNA interior ministry ordered all of its forces to be placed on maximum alert.{{cite web|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/libya-troops-on-maximum-alert-as-rival-army-closes-in/|title=Libya troops on maximum alert as rival army closes in|date=5 April 2019|website=The Sun Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=5 April 2019}} The United Nations Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting on the same day to discuss the recent developments in Libya.{{cite web|url=https://armenpress.am/eng/news/970164.html|title=UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Libya|website=armenpress.am|date=5 April 2019 |language=en|access-date=5 April 2019}} Later in the day the LNA reported capturing the village of Suq al-Khamis, located {{Convert|20|km|m}} south of Tripoli, after clashes with pro-GNA militias.{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/libya-security-village/refile-eastern-forces-take-control-of-village-south-of-tripoli-after-clashes-resident-idUSL8N21N57Z|title=Eastern forces take control of village south of Tripoli after clashes - resident|work=Reuters|date=April 5, 2019}} Meanwhile, the leader of the LNA, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, met with UN Secretary General António Guterres in the former's office in Tobruk.{{cite web|url=http://www.arabnews.com/node/1478066/middle-east|title=UN chief issues stark Libya warning as fighting rages south of Tripoli|date=6 April 2019|website=Arab News|language=en|access-date=6 April 2019}} During the late hours of the day a battle broke out over Tripoli International Airport, in which LNA forces were able to successfully capture the airfield and defend it from a GNA counter-attack.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlArabiya_Brk/status/1114272901014917123|title=رويترز نقلا عن شهود عيان: الجيش الليبي ما زال يسيطر على مطار طرابلس الدولي #العربية_عاجل|last=عاجل|first=العربية|date=5 April 2019|website=@AlArabiya_Brk|language=ar|access-date=6 April 2019}}

;6 April

On 6 April, the LNA air force declared western Libya a no-fly zone{{cite web|url=http://tass.com/world/1052444|title=Libyan National Army declares no-fly zone in the west of the country|website=TASS|language=en|access-date=6 April 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://www.addresslibya.com/archives/59948|title=عاجل{{!}} عمليات القوات الجوية تعلن المنطقة الغربية منطقة عمليات عسكرية يمنع الطيران فيها|date=6 April 2019|website=صحيفة العنوان الليبية|language=ar|access-date=6 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408034642/http://www.addresslibya.com/archives/59948|archive-date=8 April 2019|url-status=dead}} and began to engage GNA targets,{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlainBRK/status/1114459394266357760|title=عاجل {{!}} مصدر عسكري: سلاح الجو في #الجيش_الليبي يبدأ في تنفيذ مهامه ضمن عملية #تحرير_طرابلس. #ليبيا|last=عاجل|first=العين الإخبارية-|date=6 April 2019|website=@AlainBRK|language=ar|access-date=6 April 2019}} after GNA jets targeted LNA positions in Mizdah and Suq al-Khamis.{{cite web|url=https://www.libyanexpress.com/libyas-western-air-force-strikes-haftars-forces-positioned-in-mizda-sooq-al-khamis/|title=Libya's western Air Force strikes Haftar's forces positioned in Mizda, Sooq al-Khamis|website=Libyan Express|language=en-GB|access-date=6 April 2019|date=6 April 2019}} Haftar issued orders against using the LNA's aircraft in battle. The LNA reported recapturing Gate 27,{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlainBRK/status/1114260652254797825|title=عاجل {{!}} قوات الجيش الليبي تتمكن من استعادة السيطرة على بوابة الـ 27 في العاصمة #طرابلس|last=عاجل|first=العين الإخبارية-|date=5 April 2019|website=@AlainBRK|language=ar|access-date=6 April 2019}} as well as asserting control over Salah al-Din{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlainBRK/status/1114449456232050688|title=عاجل {{!}} اللواء التاسع #ترهونة التابع لـ #الجيش_الليبي يعلن تقدمه باتجاه حي صلاح الدين جنوب #طرابلس. #ليبيا|last=عاجل|first=العين الإخبارية-|date=6 April 2019|website=@AlainBRK|language=ar|access-date=6 April 2019}} and Ain Zara neighbourhood in southern Tripoli,{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SkyNewsArabia_B/status/1114460186532614155|title=مصادرنا: الجيش الوطني الليبي يدخل أحياء {عين زارة} جنوبي العاصمة طرابلس|last=عربية-الآن|first=سكاي نيوز|date=6 April 2019|website=@SkyNewsArabia_B|language=ar|access-date=6 April 2019}} after pro-GNA militias surrendered to the LNA.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlArabiya_Brk/status/1114500448118104066|title=مصادر العربية: استسلام عناصر لقوات الوفاق في منطقة عين دارة في طرابلس #العربية_عاجل|last=عاجل|first=العربية|date=6 April 2019|website=@AlArabiya_Brk|language=ar|access-date=6 April 2019}} By nightfall forces loyal to the GNA launched a counterattack on the airport in southern Tripoli,{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/libyan-warplanes-target-forces-of-renegade-commander-on-tripoli-outskirts/2019/04/06/067cd318-5867-11e9-aa83-504f086bf5d6_story.html|title=Libyan warlord battles for control of Tripoli airport as militia forces push closer to city|newspaper=The Washington Post|author=Fahmi Hussein|date=6 April 2019|access-date=6 April 2019}} which was repelled by the advancing LNA, according to Haftar.{{Cite tweet|user=LiBya_73|number=1114671539356688384|title=مطار طرابلس تم تأمينه بالكامل هو و محيطه من قبل كتائب الجيش الليبي والجيش متقدم الى مابعد المطار فكوكم من صفحات الاخوان و قنواتهم .. لو تبو تستمعوا لهم معناها مليشياتهم على ابواب القيادة في الرجمة|work=Twitter|date=6 April 2019|access-date=6 April 2019}}

;7 April

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A US military contingent and a contingent of Indian police peacekeepers were evacuated from Tripoli.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47844513|title=Fighting near Libyan capital leaves 21 dead|work=BBC News|date=8 April 2019}}

Colonel Mohamed Gnounou, the GNA military spokesman, announced that they started a counteroffensive to reclaim the territories in Tripoli taken by the LNA, dubbed "Operation Volcano of Rage". The UN mission in Libya asked for a two-hour ceasefire in south Tripoli to evacuate civilians.[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/04/libya-gna-forces-announce-counteroffensive-defend-tripoli-190407121535177.html Libya's GNA forces announce 'counteroffensive' to defend Tripoli]. Al Jazeera. Published 7 April 2019.

In an official declaration, the Ministry of Health of the GNA declared their casualties at 21 dead and 27 wounded.{{Cite tweet|user=AlkhaleejOnline|number=1114885205863673856|title=#Libya Local sources: the Ministry of Health of the Government of the Accord declares the death toll to 21 and the wounded to 27.|date=7 April 2019|work=Twitter}}

The LNA conducted an airstrike against a GNA position in southern Tripoli, the Bab al-Azizia military compound,Yeranian, Edward (7 April 2019). [https://www.voanews.com/a/un-calls-for-urgent-libya-truce-to-evacuate-civilians-wounded/4865342.html UN Appeals for Humanitarian Truce in Libya]. Voice of America. the first LNA airstrike to target a part of the city.{{cite web|url=https://www.france24.com/en/20190407-libya-haftar-forces-air-strike-tripoli-gaddafi-usa|title=Haftar's forces claim air strike on Tripoli suburb as Libya crisis escalates|date=7 April 2019|website=France 24|language=en|access-date=7 April 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2019/4/7/haftar-forces-launch-first-airstrike-on-libyas-capital|title=Haftar forces launch airstrike on Tripoli as Libyan, as government announces counter-offensive|website=The New Arab|date=7 April 2019|language=en|access-date=7 April 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/regional/437329/haftar-forces-conduct-air-strike-on-tripoli-as-un/en|title=Haftar forces conduct air strike on Tripoli as UN calls for truce|website=LBCI Lebanon|language=en|access-date=7 April 2019}} It is thought that Haftar has a superior air force, supplied by the United Arab Emirates,Patrick Wintour and Chris Steven (7 April 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/apr/07/libya-us-forces-evacuated-haftar-seeks-military-control US forces evacuated from Libya as Haftar seeks military control]. The Guardian. although the Libyan Air Force is nominally loyal to the GNA.

By the end of the day, an LNA spokesman, Major General al-Mesmari, reported that the LNA reached the Fernaj neighbourhood of Tripoli and are advancing through the eastern neighbourhoods of the city.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlainBRK/status/1114928427545448449|title=عاجل {{!}} المتحدث باسم الجيش الليبي: قواتنا المسلحة على مشارف منطقة الفرناج في #طرابلس. #ليبيا|last=عاجل|first=العين الإخبارية-|date=7 April 2019|website=@AlainBRK|language=ar|access-date=7 April 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlArabiya_Brk/status/1114968103299973123|title=اللواء المسماري للعربية: قواتنا تتقدم نحو الأحياء الرئيسية شرق طرابلس #العربية_عاج|last=عاجل|first=العربية|date=7 April 2019|website=@AlArabiya_Brk|language=ar|access-date=7 April 2019}}

;8 April-9 April

As part of the operation Volcano of Anger launched by GNA, Misrata militias mobilized on the frontlines of Tripoli to prevent the LNA from capturing it.{{cite web|url=https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/1669711/misrata-militias-mobilize-save-libya%E2%80%99s-sarraj|title=Misrata Militias Mobilize to Save Libya's Sarraj|website=Asharq AL-awsat}}

LNA forces under Hifter conducted an airstrike against the GNA-held Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli, Libya's last functioning civilian airport, on 8 April.{{cite news|author=Mike Ives & David D. Kirkpatrick|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/09/world/middleeast/libya-airport-airstrike-mitiga.html|newspaper=The New York Times|title=Tripoli's Last Civilian Airport Reopens After Militias Mobilize Against Hifter|date=April 9, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/04/tripoli-functional-airport-hit-air-raid-clashes-rage-190408133455465.html|title=Tripoli's only functional airport hit by air raid as clashes rage|website=Al Jazeera|date=9 April 2019}} The closure left Misrata Airport, located 200 km (125 miles) to the east down the coast, as the nearest airport for Tripoli residents. UN special representative for Libya Ghassan Salamé condemned the attack as "a serious violation of international humanitarian law." Wolfram Lacher, a scholar of Libya at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, said that the strike showed Hifter's willingness "to reduce Tripoli to rubble so that he can rule Libya, which is the only option he has left now anyway." Flights were temporarily suspended; by 9 April, a coalition of local and regional militias and GNA forces had pushed Hifter's forces from the airport, and flights resumed, with clashes continuing in multiple locations on the southern fringes of Tripoli. On 8 April, the LGA said 19 of its soldiers died in recent days in the fighting in and around Tripoli, while a spokesman for the GNA's said that "fighting in the south of the capital had killed at least 25 people, including fighters and civilians, and wounded 80."

From the beginning of April 2019 to mid-May 2019, southern Tripoli's Yarmouk military camp/barracks had changed hands between the GNA and the LNA at least five times.{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security-frontline-analysis/snatched-selfies-along-libyas-frontline-point-to-long-war-idUSKCN1SG0EN|title=Snatched selfies along Libya's frontline point to long war|work=Reuters|author=Ulf Laessing|date=May 10, 2019}}

The LNA used BM-21 Grad MRLs against GNA positions{{cite web|url=http://www.ansamed.info/ansamed/en/news/sections/generalnews/2019/04/08/haftar-launches-missiles-on-tripoli-us-withdraws_ea80eb6d-313d-4b42-b5de-2726c7cb48c1.html|title=Haftar launches missiles on Tripoli, US withdraws – General news|date=8 April 2019|website=ANSAMed|language=en|access-date=8 April 2019|archive-date=8 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408111539/http://www.ansamed.info/ansamed/en/news/sections/generalnews/2019/04/08/haftar-launches-missiles-on-tripoli-us-withdraws_ea80eb6d-313d-4b42-b5de-2726c7cb48c1.html|url-status=dead}} in retaliation for GNA airstrikes.{{cite web|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/un-backed-libya-govt-jets-strike-haftar-s-airbase/1444950|title=UN-backed Libya gov't jets strike Haftar's airbase|website=aa.com.tr|access-date=8 April 2019}}

According to Libya al-Ahrar TV as cited by The Libya Observer, a team of French "military experts" arrived in Gharyan and created a "control room to monitor the attack on Tripoli".{{cite news|last1=Assad|first1=Abdulkader|title=UNSMIL says still working in Tripoli as France denies supporting Haftar's war |date=8 April 2019|publisher=The Libya Observer|url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/unsmil-says-still-working-tripoli-france-denies-supporting-haftars-war|access-date=9 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412231328/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/unsmil-says-still-working-tripoli-france-denies-supporting-haftars-war|archive-date=12 April 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=French President telephones Sarraj after alleged link of his country in Tripoli war|publisher=The Libya Observer|date=9 April 2019|url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/french-president-telephones-sarraj-after-alleged-link-his-country-tripoli-war|access-date=9 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409144720/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/french-president-telephones-sarraj-after-alleged-link-his-country-tripoli-war|archive-date=9 April 2019|url-status=live}}

;10 April

The GNA reported bombing LNA targets within the LNA-held town of Gharyan.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Lyobserver/status/1115907987728752642|title=#Libya Air Force conducts airstrikes on military targets for eastern invaders of warlord Khalifa Haftar in the mountain city of Gharyan|last=Observer|first=The Libya|date=10 April 2019|website=@Lyobserver|language=en|access-date=10 April 2019}} The LNA announced that they have captured the 4th Brigade Headquarters in the town of Azizya after fierce fighting with the GNA.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/libyaalaan/status/1115927898223992833|title=#ليبيا_الآن{{!}} الجيش الوطني يسيطر على معسكر اللواء الرابع أعلنت شعبة الإعلام الحربي التابعة للقيادة العامة للجيش الوطني، أن القوات المسلحة سيطرت على معسكر اللواء الرابع بمنطقة العزيزية، بعد معارك شرسة واشتباكات عنيفة دارت في المناطق المحيطة بالمعسكر.pic.twitter.com/zTgWTrE2Of|last=الآن|first=ليبيا|date=10 April 2019|website=@libyaalaan|language=ar|access-date=10 April 2019}} The UNHCR attempted to evacuate detained refugees from the Qasir bin Gashir detention center, after it became stuck in crossfire between the two sides.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/UNHCR_Arabic/status/1115902302949388290|title=وسط المواجهات الجارية في #ليبيا، المفوضية تنقل لاجئين محتجزين إلى مناطق آمنة.|last=اللاجئين|first=مفوضية|date=10 April 2019|website=@UNHCR_Arabic|language=ar|access-date=10 April 2019}} Reports suggest most detainees were transferred to Sekah Road detention center, but around 120 people were left behind and were still in the Qasir bin Gashir detention center by the morning.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/amelgasir/status/1115933018332463104|title=Update on the Ain Zara detention center. The women were {{sic|tran|sfered|nolink=y}} to Sekah Road detention center. Approx 120 migrants were left behind. They are still in the center, as seen in this photo, which is taken this morning. #Libya #Tripoli @ICRC_lby @UNHCRLibya @IntlCrimCourtpic.twitter.com/eQrlhBQ85O|last=El-Gasir|first=Ahmed|date=10 April 2019|website=@amelgasir|language=en|access-date=10 April 2019}} During the afternoon, the LNA air force conducted an airstrike against GNA targets near Tripoli airport.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SkyNewsArabia_B/status/1115977526961221632|title=غارة جوية للجيش الليبي على تجمع للميليشيات بمحيط مطار طرابلس|last=عربية-الآن|first=سكاي نيوز|date=10 April 2019|website=@SkyNewsArabia_B|language=ar|access-date=10 April 2019}} By sunset, LNA spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Ahmed al-Mismari, stated that the LNA have secured al-Yarmouk camp and are advancing toward the Dabali military camp.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SkyNewsArabia_B/status/1116035224339664897|title=المسماري: بعد السيطرة على اليرموك المعركة الآن تدور حول معسكر الدبالي|last=عربية-الآن|first=سكاي نيوز|date=10 April 2019|website=@SkyNewsArabia_B|language=ar|access-date=10 April 2019}} He also reported that the LNA have arrested pro-GNA "african mercenaries" at Tripoli Int'l Airport.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlainBRK/status/1116033392599097344|title=عاجل {{!}} المتحدث باسم الجيش الليبي: مطار #طرابلس الدولي تحت سيطرتنا وقبضنا على مرتزقة أفارقة. #ليبيا|last=عاجل|first=العين الإخبارية-|date=10 April 2019|website=@AlainBRK|language=ar|access-date=10 April 2019}} Shortly thereafter, al-Mismari stated that the LNA have shot down a GNA Aero L-39 Albatros that attempted to relocate from Misrata to Tripoli.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LibyasChannel/status/1116037375044530176|title=#عاجل {{!}} شعبة الإعلام الحربي: القوات المسلحة تسقط طائرة حربية انطلقت من قاعدة مصراتة الجوية باتجاه طرابلس #قناة_ليبياpic.twitter.com/QjT8BOOgRZ|last=ليبيا|first=قناة|date=10 April 2019|website=@LibyasChannel|language=ar|access-date=10 April 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/218Tv/status/1116041339089620995|title=#عاجل اللواء #أحمد_المسماري: الطائرة التي أسقطناها اليوم نوع L39 خرجت من كلية #مصراتة الجوية #218TV|last=218TV|date=10 April 2019|website=@218Tv|language=ar|access-date=10 April 2019}}

;11 April

The Chief of the GNA Tripoli Military Zone, Maj. Gen. Abdul-Basit Marwan, stated that the LNA were shelling GNA positions in southern Tripoli with BM-21 Grad MRLs.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Lyobserver/status/1116275327037210624|title=Chief of Tripoli Military Zone Major General Abdul-Basit Marwan says warlord Khalifa Haftar's armed groups are shelling southern #Tripoli areas with BM-21 Grad rockets in an attempt to drive #Libya Army forces backpic.twitter.com/YS1tCStxX7|last=Observer|first=The Libya|date=11 April 2019|website=@Lyobserver|language=en|access-date=11 April 2019}} The GNA claimed several airstrikes on LNA targets in Suq al-Khamis and Tarhuna city.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Lyobserver/status/1116257802790547461|title=Breaking News: #Libya Air Force conducts airstrikes on targets for warlord Khalifa Haftar's armed groups in Souq Khamies town in south #Tripoli and in Tarhuna citypic.twitter.com/DyrZ30wZKe|last=Observer|first=The Libya|date=11 April 2019|website=@Lyobserver|language=en|access-date=11 April 2019}} The LNA retaliated by launching an airstrike on GNA targets in the contested Ayn Zara region.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Lyobserver/status/1116288941391478787|title=Air force of eastern armed groups conducts an airstrike on Ein Zara region in southern #Tripoli in a bid to push #Libya Army forces backpic.twitter.com/bArS6ILZRo|last=Observer|first=The Libya|date=11 April 2019|website=@Lyobserver|language=en|access-date=11 April 2019}} A GNA spokesman reported that the GNA have recaptured Wadie Alrabie, Bridge 27, Bridge of Souq Al-Ahad and Tripoli International Airport. Brig. Gen. Al-Mismari, LNA spokesperson, reported that the "things on the ground are in favour of the [Libyan National] army," adding that they have seized 14 GNA armoured vehicles and tanks, positioning themselves a mere 2 km from Tripoli's city centre after a GNA retreat. He stated that Tripoli Int'l Airport is "still a fire zone," but did not comment on who controlled it at that time. He also promised to "surprise everyone" with a plan to seize all of Tripoli.{{cite web|url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20190411-national-accord-government-regains-control-of-four-sites-in-tripoli-haftar-promises-surprise/|title=National Accord Government regains control of four sites in Tripoli; Haftar promises 'surprise'|date=11 April 2019|website=Middle East Monitor|language=en-GB|access-date=11 April 2019}} By nightfall, the GNA claimed that it negotiated the surrender of soldiers belonging to the LNA 8th brigade in Ayn Zara, after they were left without fuel or ammunition for more than a day.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/EanLibya/status/1116367480258211842|title=#عاجل {{!}} الكتيبة الثامنة التابعة لقوات حفتر تسلم نفسها بعتادها سلميًا لقوات الجيش الليبي التابع لـ"حكومة الوفاق" في محور #عين_زارة – #وادي_الربيع بعد التفاوض إثر انقطاع الإمدادات والوقود عنها منذ الأمس. #عين_ليبياpic.twitter.com/AnCHLOW4fK|last=ليبيا|first=عين|date=11 April 2019|website=@EanLibya|language=ar|access-date=12 April 2019}} The LNA shelled the contested town of Al Swatani.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/libyaalahrartv/status/1116447209418104832|title=#شاهد {{!}} قتلى في قصف لقوات حفتر على منازل بمنطقة السواني #الحرب_على_طرابلسpic.twitter.com/4DyuD5WhTx|last=الأحرار|first=Libya Alahrar TV-قناة ليبيا|date=11 April 2019|website=@libyaalahrartv|language=ar|access-date=12 April 2019}} An LNA spokesman stated that the Libyan National Army has issued an arrest warrant for Fayez al-Sarraj, head of the GNA.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/MaryFitzger/status/1116444433476661259|title=Spokesman for Haftar's LNA forces announces "arrest warrant" has been issued for head of UN-backed internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli plus GNA-aligned military officers. Haftar's camp ups the ante...#Libya|last=Fitzgerald|first=Mary|date=11 April 2019|website=@MaryFitzger|language=en|access-date=12 April 2019}}

;12 April

The LNA conducted an airstrike against the GNA in Abdel Samad Camp, south of Zuwarah.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/libyaalahrartv/status/1116625049501327361|title=#عاجل {{!}} طيران #حفتر يقصف معسكر عبدالصمد جنوب #زوارة وإصابة شخص بجروح طفيفة #الحرب_على_طرابلس|last=الأحرار|first=Libya Alahrar TV-قناة ليبيا|date=12 April 2019|website=@libyaalahrartv|language=ar|access-date=12 April 2019}} Heavy gunfire and explosions were reported from downtown Tripoli.{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/04/fighting-echoes-tripoli-thousands-continue-flee-190412101131619.html|title=Fighting echoes through Tripoli as thousands continue to flee|website=aljazeera.com|access-date=12 April 2019}} The LNA stated that they have received major military reinforcements, that they have killed dozens of GNA fighters in the previous day's offensive, and that the LNA 9th brigade is advancing in the Al-Khalla region. It also reported that several young GNA fighters defected to the LNA.{{cite web|url=https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/1675781/clashes-reach-tripoli-suburbs-islamists-rally-support|title=Clashes Reach Tripoli Suburbs as Islamists Rally for Support|website=Asharq AL-awsat|language=en|access-date=12 April 2019}} The LNA air force conducted air raids against GNA targets in Wadi Al Rabie, south of Tripoli.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/aawsat_News/status/1116683178025148416|title=عاجل من #ليبيا {{!}} طيران الجيش الوطني ينفذ غارات جوية في محور وادي الربيع جنوب #طرابلس|last=الأوسط|first=صحيفة الشرق|date=12 April 2019|website=@aawsat_News|language=ar|access-date=12 April 2019}} In the late afternoon, the LNA conducted airstrikes against a GNA military camp,{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SkyNewsArabia_B/status/1116702748215513088|title=مصادرنا: سلاح الجو التابع للجيش الوطني الليبي يقصف معسكرا تابعا للميليشيات في منطقة تاجوراء شمال شرقي طرابلس|last=عربية-الآن|first=سكاي نيوز|date=12 April 2019|website=@SkyNewsArabia_B|language=ar|access-date=12 April 2019}} as well as an arms cache in the North-East Tripoli neighbourhood of Tajura.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlainBRK/status/1116704253282799616|title=عاجل {{!}} طيران الجيش الليبي يدمر مخزن لأسلحة ميليشيات #طرابلس في تاجوراء شمال شرقي العاصمة. #ليبيا|last=عاجل|first=العين الإخبارية-|date=12 April 2019|website=@AlainBRK|language=ar|access-date=12 April 2019}} Explosions were reported at GNA-held Mitiga International Airport. Conflicting reports emerged as to whether they were from an LNA airstrike{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlkhaleejOnline/status/1116702765496061952|title=ورد الآن {{!}} الأناضول: طيران تابع لقوات #حفتر يقصف مجدداً #مطار_معيتيقة الدولي في #طرابلس|last=أونلاين|first=الخليج|date=12 April 2019|website=@AlkhaleejOnline|language=ar|access-date=12 April 2019}} on the airport or as a result of GNA anti-aircraft guns firing.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/lpc_ly/status/1116704078569066501|title=عاجل{{!}} إعلام مطار معيتيقة لبانوراما: المطار لم يتعرض للقصف وطلقات المضادات الأرضية كانت احترازية بعد رصد طائرة حربية في الأجواءpic.twitter.com/0ZomXepYQg|last=بانوراما|first=ليبيا|date=12 April 2019|website=@lpc_ly|language=ar|access-date=12 April 2019}} The LNA claimed that residential houses and civilian buildings in LNA-held suburbs of Tripoli were subjected to bombardment by the GNA.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlainBRK/status/1116704470988095489|title=عاجل {{!}} مصدر عسكري ليبي: مليشيات مصراتة تقصف منازل المدنيين في ضواحي #طرابلس. #ليبيا|last=عاجل|first=العين الإخبارية-|date=12 April 2019|website=@AlainBRK|language=ar|access-date=12 April 2019}} LNA spokesman, Brig. Gen. Al-Mismari, accused former President of Sudan, Omar al-Bashir, of sending two planes loaded with 28 fighters, as well as a large amount of weapons and ammunition, from Khartoum to GNA-held Mitiga International Airport on 28 March.{{cite web|url=https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/article229188869.html|title=Libya's Hifter spokesman says Sudan supplied arms to rivals|agency=Associated Press|website=miamiherald|language=en|access-date=12 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413014445/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/article229188869.html|archive-date=13 April 2019|url-status=dead}} Fathi Bashagha, Interior Minister of the Presidential Council, stated on 12 April that the United Arab Emirates sent military equipment to the LNA at Benina International Airport in Benghazi.{{cite news|last1=Assad|first1=Abdulkader|title=Interior Minister: UAE sending military support for Haftar's war on Tripoli|date=13 April 2019|publisher=The Libya Observer|url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/interior-minister-uae-sending-military-support-haftars-war-tripoli|access-date=14 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413234135/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/interior-minister-uae-sending-military-support-haftars-war-tripoli|archive-date=13 April 2019|url-status=live}} The UNHCR called for the release and evacuation of detained refugees held in wartorn areas. The UNHCR confirmed that 728 people were still trapped in the contested Qasir Bin Gashir detention center, stating that it attempted to evacuate them to the Zintan detention center the previous day. The detainees refused to go, insisting that they be evacuated out of Libya.{{cite web|url=https://www.unhcr.org/news/press/2019/4/5cb0b5954/unhcr-issues-urgent-appeal-release-evacuation-detained-refugees-caught.html|title=UNHCR issues urgent appeal for release and evacuation of detained refugees caught in Libyan crossfire|last=Refugees|first=United Nations High Commissioner for|website=UNHCR|language=en|access-date=16 April 2019}}

;13 April

Speaker of the Tobruk-based House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh Issa, called for a partial lifting of the international arms embargo imposed on Libya, to allow countries to legally arm the Libyan National Army.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlHadath/status/1117003478138871809|title=#ليبيا – رئيس البرلمان يدعو إلى رفع الحظر الدولي عن تسليح الجيش الوطني|last=الحدث|date=13 April 2019|website=@AlHadath|language=ar|access-date=13 April 2019}} He stated that the Tobruk-based government intends to hold elections after capturing Tripoli.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlArabiya_Brk/status/1117002659905536000|title=رئيس مجلس النواب الليبي عقيلة صالح: سنذهب لصناديق الاقتراع بعد تحرير طرابلس #العربية_عاجل|last=عاجل|first=العربية|date=13 April 2019|website=@AlArabiya_Brk|language=ar|access-date=13 April 2019}} The LNA conducted several airstrikes on GNA targets in the southern party of the city, amid intense street battles between the two sides.{{cite web|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/libya-hafter-forces-strike-military-camp-in-tripoli/1451300|title=Libya: Hafter forces strike military camp in Tripoli|website=aa.com.tr|access-date=13 April 2019}} The World Health Organization delivered medical kits to local hospitals, but cautioned that Tripoli only has enough medical supplies for two weeks.{{cite web|url=https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/1677086/heavy-airstrikes-edge-libyan-capital|title=Heavy Airstrikes on Edge of Libyan Capital|website=Asharq AL-awsat|language=en|access-date=13 April 2019}} GNA forces once again took control of Al-Yarmouk camp.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/libyaalahrartv/status/1117024768111333376|title=#شاهد {{!}} هدوء يسود محيط معسكر #اليرموك مع استمرار سيطرة قوات #حكومة_الوفاق عليه. #الحرب_على_طرابلسpic.twitter.com/l45XoTewVT|last=الأحرار|first=Libya Alahrar TV-قناة ليبيا|date=13 April 2019|website=@libyaalahrartv|language=ar|access-date=14 April 2019}}

;14 April

The LNA issued a statement, reporting that internationally designated terrorist groups were fighting alongside the GNA in Tripoli. The GNA Presidential Council denied the claims.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Lyobserver/status/1117326219744358400|title=Presidential Council denies the presence of terrorist groups fighting alongside #Libya Army in its current war in south #Tripoli, in response to claims made by the spokesperson of warlord Khalifa Haftar.pic.twitter.com/PZhNVKCD64|last=Observer|first=The Libya|date=14 April 2019|website=@Lyobserver|language=en|access-date=14 April 2019}} A GNA plane targeted an LNA military post in Southern Tripoli.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SkyNewsArabia_B/status/1117325044936531968|title=طائرة تابعة لميليشيات طرابلس تستهدف موقعا للجيش الوطني الليبي في عين زارة جنوب شرقي العاصمة|last=عربية-الآن|first=سكاي نيوز|date=14 April 2019|website=@SkyNewsArabia_B|language=ar|access-date=14 April 2019}} President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, met with LNA Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar in Cairo.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/apr/14/libya-crisis-egypt-sisi-backs-haftar-assault-on-tripoli|title=Libya crisis: Egypt's Sisi backs Haftar assault on Tripoli|last=Wintour|first=Patrick|date=14 April 2019|website=The Guardian|language=en|access-date=14 April 2019}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-egypt-libya-idUSKCN1RQ09N|title=Egypt's Sisi meets Libyan commander Haftar in Cairo: presidency...|date=14 April 2019|work=Reuters|access-date=14 April 2019|language=en}} An intensification of LNA air force activity was reported, with LNA Mi-35 helicopters and Su-22 bombers targeting numerous GNA positions in Azizya, Wadi Al Rabie, the 4th Brigade HQ, Al Sawani, Ayn Zara and Tajura.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Mansourtalk/status/1117376383024541696|title=#LNAAF intensified its activity yesterday, where the Mi-35 combat helicopters and the Su22 bombers carried out sorties to support the army forces in #Aziziyah, "headquarters of the 4th Brigade", in #Wadi_AlRabee, #AlSawani, #Tajoura and #Ain_Zara.|last=Mansour|first=Mohamed|date=14 April 2019|website=@Mansourtalk|language=en|access-date=14 April 2019}} The LNA reportedly made advances toward the center of Tripoli, as well as Salah Al-Din.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Mansourtalk/status/1117375396863971333|title=#LNA now in progress on two axes, the first north towards the center of the capital and the island of Farnaj and the military college and the area of Salah al-Din, and this front is the most active if we add the front of Tripoli airport.|last=Mansour|first=Mohamed|date=14 April 2019|website=@Mansourtalk|language=en|access-date=14 April 2019}} The LNA recaptured Yarmouk camp, as well as several other military camps in the area and is positioning itself toward capturing the Green Plateau of Tripoli.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Mansourtalk/status/1117375138264170497|title=As for #Souq_AlAhad front Sunday (B):#LNA was able to regain control of #Yarmouk camp, and other camps in the area of Khallet al-Furjan, including the artillery camp, the next goal is to reach the Green Plateau and enter directly into the heart of the capital|last=Mansour|first=Mohamed|date=14 April 2019|website=@Mansourtalk|language=en|access-date=14 April 2019}} The LNA was reported to have taken control of Spring Valley Bridge in the south of the capital.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Mansourtalk/status/1117374649120231425|title=#LNA have made important progress on this road and have taken control of the Spring Valley Bridge. also there is a movements from southwestern axis of #Qora_Booli (E)|last=Mansour|first=Mohamed|date=14 April 2019|website=@Mansourtalk|language=en|access-date=14 April 2019}} The LNA sent military reinforcements to Ra's Lanuf and Es Sider oil ports, in anticipation of a counter-attack by the GNA.{{cite web|url=https://www.france24.com/en/20190414-libya-eastern-parliament-forces-tripoli-haftar-gaddafi-european-union|title=Eastern Libya parliament says forces will push on in Tripoli offensive|date=14 April 2019|website=France 24|language=en|access-date=14 April 2019}} A LNA MiG-21MF was shot down by GNA forces in Zara, Tripoli, with a Chinese-made FN-6 MANPADS.{{cite web|url=https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/you-missed-there-strange-air-war-raging-over-libya-53372|title=You Missed This: There Is a Strange Air War Raging Over Libya|work=National Interest|date=20 April 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/4/14/as-haftar-meets-sisi-gna-forces-shoot-down-lna-fighter-jet|title=As Haftar meets Sisi, GNA forces shoot down LNA fighter jet|access-date=14 April 2019}} LNA Brig. Gen. Al-Mismari confirmed that the aircraft was shot down by a missile, fired by GNA forces from a suburb of Tripoli. He added that the pilot was alive and in good health.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlainBRK/status/1117484759893016578|title=عاجل {{!}} المتحدث باسم الجيش الليبي: سقوط طائرة تتبع قواتنا بصاروخ في ضواحي #طرابلس والطيار بصحة جيدة.|last=عاجل|first=العين الإخبارية-|date=14 April 2019|website=@AlainBRK|language=ar|access-date=14 April 2019}} He also accused a GNA militia commander of planning to bring over 350 mercenaries to the capital to fight the LNA.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlainBRK/status/1117485744426299392|title=عاجل {{!}} المتحدث باسم الجيش الليبي: قائد مليشيا في #طرابلس يخطط لنقل أكثر من 350 مرتزق إلى العاصمة.|last=عاجل|first=العين الإخبارية-|date=14 April 2019|website=@AlainBRK|language=ar|access-date=14 April 2019}} Detainees at the contested Qasir bin Gashir detention center told Al Jazeera that they have been abandoned by their GNA guards since the previous day and were left to fend for themselves in the crossfire. They stated that there were still 728 detained refugees residing in the camp. They accused the GNA of subjecting them to "years of much torture and suffering", reiterating their desire to leave the country entirely.{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/04/fire-libya-detained-refugees-trapped-conflict-190414150247858.html|title='We are in a fire': Libya's detained refugees trapped by conflict|website=aljazeera.com|access-date=14 April 2019}}

;15 April

Heavy clashes were reported between LNA and GNA forces in Tripoli's Ayn Zara suburb.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Lyobserver/status/1117798300047106056|title=Heavy clashes in Ain Zara district, south of #Tripoli, between #Libya Army units and armed groups of warlord Khalifa Haftarpic.twitter.com/OFJJKRmxj7|last=Observer|first=The Libya|date=15 April 2019|website=@Lyobserver|language=en|access-date=15 April 2019}} The LNA military information division stated that "large reinforcements" had arrived in LNA-controlled Gharyan and were preparing to join the assault on the capital.{{cite web|url=http://www.addresslibya.com/en/archives/44630|title=LNA new reinforcements arrive in Gharian to participate in Tripoli liberation|date=15 April 2019|website=The Libyan Address Journal|language=en-US|access-date=15 April 2019|archive-date=15 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415202405/http://www.addresslibya.com/en/archives/44630|url-status=dead}} A GNA official claimed that more than 3 million books were destroyed as a result of shelling on a building belonging to the Libyan ministry of education. Both sides accused each other of the attack.{{Cite news|url=https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-libya-security-idUKKCN1RR1NH|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415163130/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-libya-security-idUKKCN1RR1NH|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 April 2019|title=U.N. Libya envoy says Haftar made coup attempt with advance on Tripoli|date=15 April 2019|work=Reuters|access-date=15 April 2019|language=en}} A new spokesperson for the GNA Presidential Council (the previous spokesman, who was born in Eastern Libya, was replaced without explanation) accused foreign governments and "statelets" of plotting to cause instability in Libya. He claimed that GNA forces were "constantly advancing on all axes", managing to "defeat the aggressor force" and that they were able to "inflict on the [LNA] aggressor militias huge casualty." He also accused the LNA of various war crimes.{{cite web|url=https://www.libyaherald.com/2019/04/15/some-foreign-states-unified-by-aim-of-libyan-instability-serraj-spokesperson/|title=Some foreign states unified by aim of Libyan instability: Serraj spokesperson|date=15 April 2019|website=Libya Herald|access-date=15 April 2019}} GNA head, Fayez al-Sarraj, vowed to have all LNA leaders and commanders involved in the offensive prosecuted.{{cite web|url=https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/1681131/libya%E2%80%99s-sarraj-vows-prosecute-haftar-lna-accuses-militias-targeting-civilians|title=Libya's Sarraj Vows to Prosecute Haftar as LNA Accuses Militias of Targeting Civilians|website=Asharq AL-awsat|language=en|access-date=16 April 2019}}

Bombardments of Tripoli with Grad dockets and missiles[https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/04/16/world/middleeast/ap-ml-libya.html Libyan Official Says 2 Killed, 5 Wounded in Tripoli Shelling], Associated Press (April 16, 2020). continued with late-night shelling on April 15.{{Cite news|author1=Ulf Laessing |author2=Ahmed Elumami|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security/shelling-kills-four-in-tripoli-as-powers-divided-over-haftars-push-idUSKCN1RS1BT|title=Shelling kills four in Tripoli as powers divided over Haftar's push|date=16 April 2019|work=Reuters|access-date=16 April 2019|language=en}} Four people were reported dead. The Tripoli-based internationally recognized government reported that a 5-year-old boy was killed, and his three siblings seriously injured, in shelling of the Tariq al-Soor neighborhood; separately, a 66-year-old women was killed, and two children were wounded, in the Abu Salim neighborhood in southern Tripoli. The Tripoli government accused Haftar's LNA of targeting residential areas, which the LNA denied.

A UN spokesperson on April 17 condemned the attacks that had begun two days earlier, saying: "Tripoli witnessed the heaviest fighting since the outbreak of the clashes with indiscriminate rocket fire on a high density neighborhood in the Libyan capital....In the past 24 hours, we have also seen the highest single day increase in displacement with more than 4,500 displaced."{{cite web|url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20190417-un-condemns-latest-clashes-in-libyas-tripoli/|title=UN condemns latest clashes in Libya's Tripoli|date=17 April 2019|website=Middle East Monitor|language=en-GB|access-date=17 April 2019}}

;16 April

;17 April

Two GNA soldiers were killed by an LNA airstrike on Tripoli's Ayn Zara suburb.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/libyaalahrartv/status/1118448163382276096|title=#عاجل {{!}} مراسل الأحرار : قتيلان من قوات الوفاق جراء غارة جوية نفذها طيران #حفتر على منطقة #الكحيلي بـ #عين_زارة #الحرب_على_طرابلس|last=الأحرار|first=Libya Alahrar TV-قناة ليبيا|date=17 April 2019|website=@libyaalahrartv|language=ar|access-date=17 April 2019}} The GNA air force bombed a medical post in Qasir bin Gashir.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Mansourtalk/status/1118597841973338118|title=Aftermath of #GNA air force raids on #AlAfiya medical post in #Qasr_Bin_Ghashir Southern #Tripolipic.twitter.com/Sfxdgc8kp3|last=Mansour|first=Mohamed|date=17 April 2019|website=@Mansourtalk|language=en|access-date=17 April 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AnisAbdalgawad/status/1118598046865088512|title=#طرابلس تعرض مصحة العافية . والمنازل المحيطة بها جنوب قصر بن غشير لعدة قدائف عشوائية ادت الي اصابة سيارات الاسعاف والمولدات ومحيط المصحةpic.twitter.com/Jf8wZ4SNAl|last=Abdalgawad|first=Anis|date=17 April 2019|website=@AnisAbdalgawad|language=ar|access-date=17 April 2019}} The LNA was reported to have taken up positions {{Convert|50|km|m}} to the east of Sirte.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Mansourtalk/status/1118611713023250433|title=#LNA units 50 km Eastern #Sirtepic.twitter.com/CIZZN6EtoC|last=Mansour|first=Mohamed|date=17 April 2019|website=@Mansourtalk|language=en|access-date=17 April 2019}} The GNA conducted an airstrike on Wadi Al Rabea, a suburb south of Tripoli. No casualties or damage is reported.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Mansourtalk/status/1118611317865222144|title=Aftermath of #GNA air force raids on #Wadi_AlRabea Southern #Tripolipic.twitter.com/OeTPcsgcv9|last=Mansour|first=Mohamed|date=17 April 2019|website=@Mansourtalk|language=en|access-date=17 April 2019}} The LNA's 201st battalion received reinforcements in the south of the city.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Mansourtalk/status/1118610155615207425|title=Reinforcements of #LNA 201st Battalion in #Tripoli #Libyapic.twitter.com/q934WZiQHJ|last=Mansour|first=Mohamed|date=17 April 2019|website=@Mansourtalk|language=en|access-date=17 April 2019}}

;18 April

Heavy clashes occurred between GNA and LNA forces, after GNA units attempted to advance towards the Saadiya area. The LNA air force conducted multiple airstrikes on GNA targets in the area.{{cite web|url=https://www.218tv.net/%d8%b7%d9%8a%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%86-%d8%b3%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%ad-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ac%d9%88-%d9%8a%d8%b3%d8%aa%d9%87%d8%af%d9%81-%d9%85%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%82%d8%b9-%d8%a8%d9%85%d9%86%d8%b7%d9%82%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84/|title="مُقاتلات الجيش" تستهدف مواقع بمنطقة الساعدية|date=18 April 2019|website=قناة 218|language=ar|access-date=18 April 2019}} LNA jets also conducted several air raids against GNA targets in Libya's Wadi al Rabie suburb.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/libyaalahrartv/status/1118646078117695489|title=#عاجل {{!}} مراسل الأحرار: غارة جوية على تمركزات قوات الوفاق في #وادي_الربيع وتحليق مستمر للطيران في سماء العاصمة #العدوان_على_طرابلس|last=الأحرار|first=Libya Alahrar TV-قناة ليبيا|date=17 April 2019|website=@libyaalahrartv|language=ar|access-date=18 April 2019}}

;20 April

LNA drone aircraft, allegedly supplied by United Arab Emirates, have struck the GNA military camp in Sabaa district, south of Tripoli city center.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/apr/21/air-strikes-hit-tripoli-as-haftar-steps-up-assault-on-libyan-capital|title=Tripoli hit by airstrikes as Haftar steps up assault on Libyan capital|date=21 April 2019|website=The Guardian|language=en|access-date=22 April 2019}}

;23 April

A GNA Mirage F1 is reported lost in Western Libya. LNA media published photos of the wreck.{{cite web|url=http://alwasat.ly/news/libya/242999|title=المسماري ينشر صورا لحطام طائرة يقول إن جيش القيادة العامة أسقطها أمس|work=Alwasat|language=ar|date=26 April 2019}}

;30 April

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan voiced his support for the GNA, saying that Turkey would "spare no effort in confronting the conspiracy against the Libyan people."{{cite web|url=https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/1701411/libyan-national-army-continues-steady-march-tripoli|title=Libyan National Army Continues Steady March on Tripoli|website=Asharq AL-awsat|language=en|access-date=30 April 2019}} GNA forces captured the settlement of El-Sbeaa (Espiaa), south of Tripoli.{{cite web| url=https://libya.liveuamap.com/en/2019/30-april-gna-forces-controls-the-entire-area-of--elsbeaa|title=GNA takes el-Sbeaa|date=30 April 2019|website=LiveUAMap|language=en|access-date=1 May 2019}}

;7 May

On 7 May, a GNA Mirage F1 aircraft was shot down near al-Hira and the pilot was detained by the LNA. In a video interview with the pilot, he said he was from Portugal and that was hired as a civilian pilot by the GNA.{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security-airplane/haftar-forces-shoot-down-tripoli-government-warplane-lna-video-shows-apparent-foreign-pilot-idUSKCN1SD1MB|title=Haftar forces shoot down Tripoli government warplane, LNA video shows apparent foreign pilot|date=7 May 2019|work=Reuters}}{{cite web|url=https://www.france24.com/en/20190507-libyas-haftar-forces-say-warplane-downed-near-tripoli|title=Libya's Haftar forces say warplane downed near Tripoli|work=France 24|date=7 May 2019}} He was requested by his employers to "attack roads and bridges".{{cite web|url=https://www.addresslibya.co/en/archives/45625|title=(VIDEO) Portuguese pilot: I was hired by civilian contract & was requested to destroy roads & bridges|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-date=2 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702063333/https://www.addresslibya.co/en/archives/45625|url-status=dead}} The Portuguese Ministry of Defence stated that the pilot was not a Portuguese soldier.{{cite news | title= Haftar forces shoot down Tripoli government warplane, LNA video shows apparent foreign pilot | date= 7 May 2019 | publisher= Thomson Reuters | url= https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security-airplane/haftar-forces-shoot-down-tripoli-government-warplane-lna-video-shows-apparent-foreign-pilot-idUSKCN1SD1MB |access-date= 8 May 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190508013117/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security-airplane/haftar-forces-shoot-down-tripoli-government-warplane-lna-video-shows-apparent-foreign-pilot-idUSKCN1SD1MB |archive-date= 8 May 2019 |url-status=live}} The GNA stated that the downed aircraft was not one of its own.{{cite news | title= Tripoli-based military spokesperson says downed warplane does not belong to Libyan Air Force | date= 8 May 2019 | publisher= The Libya Observer | url= https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/tripoli-based-military-spokesperson-says-downed-warplane-does-not-belong-libyan-air-force |access-date= 8 May 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190508192600/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/tripoli-based-military-spokesperson-says-downed-warplane-does-not-belong-libyan-air-force |archive-date= 8 May 2019 |url-status=live}}

;8 May

A clearly marked ambulance carrying the Director of the Tripoli Ambulance and Medical Emergency Services and two medical personnel was destroyed in Twaisha in Qasr bin Ghashir in Tripoli on 8 May by the LNA. The Director lost his legs and {{as of|2019|05|08|lc=yes}} remained in critical conditions. The two medical staff were injured. The representative in Libya of the World Health Organization, Syed Jaffar Hussain, said that the attack against the ambulance was a "shocking and intolerable violation of international humanitarian law."{{cite news | language = fr | title= Libye : l'ONU condamne une attaque contre une ambulance à Tripoli |trans-title = Libya: the UN condemns an attack against an ambulance in Tripoli | date= 9 May 2019 | publisher= ONU Info/United Nations | url= https://news.un.org/fr/story/2019/05/1043182 |access-date= 11 May 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190511210536/https://news.un.org/fr/story/2019/05/1043182 |archive-date= 11 May 2019 |url-status=live}}

;10 May

A number of extremist armed groups announced that would not bound by any cease-fire agreement that may be signed between GNA Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj and LNA commander Khalifa Haftar. Al-Samoud Brigade from Misurata, led by Salah Badi who is under U.S. and U.N. sanctions,[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-us-france-secure-un-sanctions-against-salah-badi/linked]{{dead link|date=May 2019}} said: "the true rebels will not accept any agreements with the war criminal Haftar," asserting that their fight against the LNA forces is "Jihad for God that will not stop until complete victory".{{cite web|url=https://www.agenzianova.com/a/5cd59c32704506.88660321/2435186/2019-05-10/libia-brigata-al-sumud-a-nova-nessun-accordo-con-il-criminale-di-guerra-haftar/linked|title=Libia: brigata Al Sumud a "Nova", "nessun accordo con il criminale di guerra Haftar"|language=it|trans-title=Libya: Al Sumud to "Nova" brigade, "no agreement with Haftar war criminal"|access-date=14 May 2019|date=10 May 2019|website=agenzianova.com}}

;11 May

Haftar advanced in Tripoli's southern districts, most notably the al-Aziziya area.{{cite web|url=https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/1718551/lna-advances-tripoli-opens-new-front-sirte|title=LNA Advances on Tripoli, Opens New Front in Sirte|website=Asharq AL-awsat}} The LNA also carried out air strikes on several militia positions in the Wadi al-Rabih and Ain Zara areas. Photos also were released showing the LNA advancing towards Sirte.

;13 May

By 13 May, the GNA announced that Haftar's forces occupied both the Tripoli Airport and Gharyan, which were struck by the GNA air force.{{cite web|url=https://www.libyanexpress.com/libyan-air-force-targets-haftars-forces-in-tripoli-airport-and-gharyan-positions/|title=Libyan Air Force targets Haftar's forces in Tripoli Airport and Gharyan positions|date=13 May 2019}} Haftar's forces also occupied the areas in Tripoli Airport Road, Qasir Benghashir and near Gharyan as well as in Sooq Al-Khamis, which were also targeted by the GNA. Meanwhile, Haftar's LNA forces bombed Al-Zawiya city to the west of Tripoli, causing massive material damage.

;14 May

By 14 May, the LNA announced that their ground defenses shot down a military aircraft of the GNA in the Jufra District, in central Libya.{{citation needed|date=November 2020}}

;6 June

LNA air attacks on Mitiga Airport left 2 GNA Bayraktar TB2 drones destroyed along an operation room.{{cite web|url=https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/atf/cf/%7B65BFCF9B-6D27-4E9C-8CD3-CF6E4FF96FF9%7D/S_2019_914.pdf|title=Letter dated 29 November 2019 from the Panel of Experts onLibya established pursuant to resolution 1973 (2011) addressed to the President of the Security Council|work=United Nations Security Council|date=9 December 2019|quote=p.32 The Panel is aware that two Bayraktar TB2 UCAVs were destroyed by HAF air strikes against the Misrata air academy on 6 and 7 June 2019], with a third shot down by HAF on 30 June 2019, but combat losses have reportedly been much higher}}{{cite web|url=https://www.aircosmosinternational.com/article/libya-drones-test-laboratory-for-a-new-type-of-air-warfare-2613|title=Libya:Drone test laboratory for a new type of air warfare|work=Air & Cosmos International|date=15 November 2019|access-date=18 March 2021}}

;13 June

The LNA spokesman announced that LNA forces successfully shot down a GNA warplane which was firing at their forces in Al-Dafiniya, west of Tripoli. The warplane took off from Misrata Airbase, and later crashed approximately 20 km from Misrata as the pilot was returning to the airbase following the incident.{{cite news |url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libya-air-force-aircraft-crashes-pilot-killed-haftars-forces-claim-shoot-down |title=Libya Air Force aircraft crashes, pilot killed as Haftar's forces claim the shoot-down |author=Abdulkader Assad |website=The Libya Observer |date=13 June 2019 |access-date=14 June 2019 |archive-date=16 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190616084826/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libya-air-force-aircraft-crashes-pilot-killed-haftars-forces-claim-shoot-down |url-status=dead }} The pilot was also killed after the plane crashed. The GNA also acknowledged that a plane crashed, but alleged that it was due to a mechanical failure. A GNA Air force helicopter is reported shot down by the LNA near the city of Misrata. GNA acknowledged the loss of the helicopter but ruled out it was shot down and attributed the loss to an accident.{{cite web|url=https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2019/6/13/haftars-forces-down-helicopter-killing-pilot-in-western-libya|title=Haftar's forces 'shoot down helicopter, killing pilot' in western Libya|work=The New Arab|date= 13 June 2020}}

;26 June

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The GNA announced that it had captured the town of Gharyan from the LNA.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/27/libya-un-recognised-government-captures-gherian|title=Libyan government forces capture key town from warlord|first=Patrick |last=Wintour |author-link=Patrick Wintour|newspaper=The Guardian |date=27 June 2019|via=www.theguardian.com}} Dozens of LNA soldiers were killed in fighting in the town, and at least 18 others were reportedly captured by the GNA.{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/06/libya-gna-allied-forces-claim-retake-key-town-haftar-190626204224514.html|title='Big loss': Libya's UN-recognised government retakes key town|website=aljazeera.com}} The GNA's airforce attacked convoys of LNA troops as they withdrew from the area.

;30 June

A GNA Bayraktar Tactical UAS drone is destroyed by LNA defenses.{{cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/226717|title=ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 226717|date=1 July 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/atf/cf/%7B65BFCF9B-6D27-4E9C-8CD3-CF6E4FF96FF9%7D/S_2019_914.pdf|title=Letter dated 29 November 2019 from the Panel of Experts onLibya established pursuant to resolution 1973 (2011) addressed to the President of the Security Council|work=United Nations Security Council|date=9 December 2019|quote=p.32 The Panel is aware that two Bayraktar TB2 UCAVs were destroyed by HAF air strikes against the Misrata air academy on 6 and 7 June 2019, with a third shot down by HAF on 30 June 2019, but combat losses have reportedly been much higher}}

;2 July

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{{Main|2019 Tajoura migrant center airstrike}}

An airstrike by the LNA hit the Tajoura Detention Center outside Tripoli, Libya, while hundreds of people were inside the facility. It killed at least 53 of them and injured 130 others.{{cite news |title=Libya migrants 'fired on after fleeing attack' |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48871430 |access-date=12 July 2019 |publisher=BBC |date=4 July 2019 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190705011906/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48871430 |archive-date=2019-07-05}} The detention center was being used as a holding facility for migrants and refugees trying to reach Europe when a storage hangar that it used as a residential facility was hit by the airstrike.

;4 July

A GNA Air Force L-39 is shot down by General Haftar forces near Tarhuna, 80 km southeast of Tripoli. GNA forces acknowledged the loss.{{cite web|url=https://www.thedefensepost.com/2019/07/05/libya-lna-l-39-downing/|title=LNA forces claim downing of Libya L-39 Albatross jet|date=5 July 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/1521111/middle-east|title=Haftar forces shoot down unity government plane|work=Arab News|date=5 July 2019}}

;6 July

It was reported that the Popular Front for the Liberation of Libya had joined the LNA in its offensive.{{cite web|url=https://www.uprising.today/tobruk-mp-claims-terrorists-from-turkey-support-tripoli-government-against-haftar-claims-terrorists-from-turkey-support-tripoli-government-against-haftar/|title=Tobruk MP claims terrorists from Turkey support Tripoli government against Haftar|date=6 July 2019|website=Uprising Today|language=en-US|access-date=6 July 2019|quote=There are also reports that the Popular Front for the Liberation of Libya, a pro-Jamahiriya resistance organisation led by Saif al-Islam al-Gaddafi, the son of Brotherly Leader Muammar al-Gaddafi who was overthrown and murdered in 2011, is supporting the Tobruk-based forces.|archive-date=6 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706203248/https://www.uprising.today/tobruk-mp-claims-terrorists-from-turkey-support-tripoli-government-against-haftar-claims-terrorists-from-turkey-support-tripoli-government-against-haftar/|url-status=dead}}

;17 July

A parliamentary member for Benghazi, Seham Sergiwa, was detained by the LNA 106th Brigade in a raid at her home in which the 106th Brigade also wounded her husband and son and prevented them from having visitors in hospital.{{cite news | last1= Lister | first1= Tim | last2= Bashir | first2= Nada | title= She's one of the most prominent female politicians in her country. A few days ago she was abducted from her house | date= 20 July 2019 |newspaper= CNN | url= https://edition.cnn.com/2019/07/20/africa/libya-sergewa-intl/index.html |access-date= 22 July 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190722165132/https://edition.cnn.com/2019/07/20/africa/libya-sergewa-intl/index.html |archive-date= 22 July 2019 |url-status=live}} {{As of|2019|07|23}}, Sergewa's location remained unknown.{{cite news | last1= Givetash | first1=Linda | title= American family of kidnapped Libyan politician pleads for her return | date= 22 July 2019 |newspaper= NBC | url= https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/american-family-kidnapped-libyan-politician-pleads-her-return-n1032341 |access-date=23 July 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190723203434/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/american-family-kidnapped-libyan-politician-pleads-her-return-n1032341 |archive-date= 23 July 2019 |url-status=live}}

;25 July

The first 1000 of 4000 planned arrivals of Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF), veterans of the Darfur genocide and 3 June 2019 Khartoum massacre,{{cite news | last1= Lynch | first1= Justin | title= Remember The Darfur Genocide? With Saudi Help, One of the Killer Commanders There Is Taking Over Sudan | date= 5 June 2019 | publisher= The Daily Beast | url= https://www.thedailybeast.com/remember-the-darfur-genocide-with-saudi-help-one-of-the-killer-commanders-there-is-taking-over-sudan |access-date= 8 June 2019 |archive-url= http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20200409141745/http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/index2.php?url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/remember-the-darfur-genocide-with-saudi-help-one-of-the-killer-commanders-there-is-taking-over-sudan |archive-date= 9 April 2020 |url-status=live}} arrived by 25 July in Libya, to relieve LNA troops guarding oil installations and free them for attacking Tripoli.{{cite news | title= 1,000 Sudanese militiamen arrive in Libya | date= 25 July 2019 |newspaper= Radio Dabanga | url= https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/1-000-sudanese-militiamen-arrive-in-libya |access-date= 26 July 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190726192708/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/1-000-sudanese-militiamen-arrive-in-libya |archive-date= 26 July 2019 |url-status=live}} The same day two LNA Ilyushin Il-76TD cargo planes are destroyed in the ground in al-Jufra Air base by an attack made by Bayraktar TB2 drones.{{cite web|url=https://www.arabianaerospace.aero/libya-s-deadly-game-of-drones.html|title=Libya's deadly game of drones|date=19 March 2020|quote="On July 25, several Bayraktars were used to attack and subsequently destroy two Ilyushin Il-76 military transport aircraft operated by Ukraine's Air Europe airfreight company, at Al Jufra Air Base. A hangar was also destroyed at the base, which was being used as a key staging post for supporters of General Haftar's LNA."}}

;29 July

On 29 July 2019, Ghassan Salamé, head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), proposed a three-point Libyan peace plan to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which would "require consensus in [the UNSC] and amongst the Member States who exert influence on the ground" and require Libyans "to listen to their better angels" rather than "[fight] the wars of others and in so doing [destroy] their country." Salamé's plan includes a truce between the Government of National Accord (GNA) and Libyan National Army (LNA) and their associated militias on Eid al-Adha, along with confidence-building measures such as prisoner exchanges, releasing arbitrarily detained prisoners and exchanging the remains of victims of the conflict; an international meeting of countries implicated in the conflict, to stop the fighting, implement the legally existing arms embargo, and promote the following of international human rights law; and a Libyan meeting similar to the originally planned Libyan National Conference.

;6 August

A GNA Ilyushin Il-76TD cargo plane is destroyed in the ground on Misrata Airport by a LNA Wing Long drone.{{cite web|url=https://www.arabianaerospace.aero/libya-s-deadly-game-of-drones.html|title=Libya's deadly game of drones|date=19 March 2020|quote="...on August 6, when at least one Wing Loong II fired at and destroyed another Ukraine registered Il-76, operated by Cargo Alfa Air. The aircraft had landed at Misrata Air Base from Ankara, at around 10.30pm, with ammunition and UAVs, when it was hit"}}

;11 August

A truce took place on Eid al-Adha that UNSMIL head Salamé described as a "substantial reduction in violence along the main fronts in southern Tripoli and elsewhere" with "some violations" and that "broadly speaking, the truce held for the duration of the Eid festivities." The truce constituted the first stage of the 3-phase Salamé peace plan.

;20–29 August

The LNA launched several failed attempts to capture Gharyan.{{cite web|url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/uneasy-calm-descends-tripoli-frontlines-haftars-forces-advance-gharyan-fails|title=Uneasy calm descends on Tripoli frontlines as Haftar's forces advance on Gharyan fails {{!}} The Libya Observer|date=20 August 2019|website=libyaobserver.ly|language=en|access-date=2 September 2019|archive-date=2 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902124102/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/uneasy-calm-descends-tripoli-frontlines-haftars-forces-advance-gharyan-fails|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://menafn.com/1098936775/LibyaclashesbreakoutinGharyan|title=Libya: clashes break out in Gharyan|last=MENAFN|date=28 August 2019|website=menafn.com|access-date=2 September 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/calm-prevails-tripoli-frontlines-warplanes-intensify-presence|title=Calm prevails on Tripoli frontlines as warplanes intensify presence {{!}} The Libya Observer|date=29 August 2019|website=libyaobserver.ly|language=en|access-date=2 September 2019|archive-date=2 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902124100/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/calm-prevails-tripoli-frontlines-warplanes-intensify-presence|url-status=dead}}

;13 September

GNA claimed they killed six United Arab Emirates soldiers during airstrikes on Al-Jufra airbase. However, the UAE announced that six of its soldiers were killed in a car collision in Yemen.

;21 September

The GNA announced that a residential area in Tripoli became a target to drones from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The attack in al-Hadaba area caused severe injuries to several members of a family.{{cite web|url=https://1buv.com/uae-drones-hit-residential-area-injure-family-middle-east-monitor/|title=UAE drones hit residential area, injure family|access-date=22 September 2019|website=1BUV|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922140128/https://1buv.com/uae-drones-hit-residential-area-injure-family-middle-east-monitor/|archive-date=22 September 2019|url-status=dead}}

;1 October

Khalifa Haftar's forces, backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), launched artillery shells on Mitiga Airport in Tripoli, according to sources from Burkan Al-Ghadab Operation (Volcano of Rage Operation) of the Libyan Army under the GNA command.{{cite web|url=https://www.libyanexpress.com/haftars-forces-lauch-attack-on-closed-mitiga-airport-in-libyas-capital/|title=Haftar's forces launch attack on closed Mitiga Airport in Libya's capital|date=1 October 2019|website=Libyan Express|language=en-GB|access-date=2 October 2019}}

;6 October

Airstrikes on Misrata Airport by the foreign warplanes, backed by the LNA, injured one member of staff and damaged two airplanes, said media office of Volcano of Rage Operation.{{cite web|url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/foreign-drones-haftars-forces-strike-misrata-airport-causing-casualties-damage|title=Foreign drones of Haftar's forces strike Misrata Airport causing casualties, damage {{!}} The Libya Observer|website=libyaobserver.ly|language=en|access-date=6 October 2019|archive-date=6 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006114117/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/foreign-drones-haftars-forces-strike-misrata-airport-causing-casualties-damage|url-status=dead}}

Air raids by LNA aircraft targeted the Equestrian School in Janzour, west of Tripoli. The attack wounded at least three children and one old man, along with killing a couple of horses.{{cite web|url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libya-children-injured-horses-killed-haftar-forces-airstrikes-equestrian-school|title=Libya: Children injured, horses killed in Haftar forces' airstrikes on Equestrian School {{!}} The Libya Observer|website=libyaobserver.ly|language=en|access-date=7 October 2019|archive-date=30 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230213006/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libya-children-injured-horses-killed-haftar-forces-airstrikes-equestrian-school|url-status=dead}}

;15 October

UNICEF issued a statement expressing "sadness and shock" at the killing of children and their mother during the airstrike by the LNA on the al-Furnaj area in Tripoli.{{cite web|url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/inbrief/unicef-expresses-shock-and-sadness-following-death-three-children-haftars-airstrike|title=UNICEF expresses "shock and sadness" following death of three children in Haftar's airstrike {{!}} The Libya Observer|website=libyaobserver.ly|language=en|access-date=15 October 2019|archive-date=15 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191015132105/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/inbrief/unicef-expresses-shock-and-sadness-following-death-three-children-haftars-airstrike|url-status=dead}}

;18 October

A LNA Wing Loong II combat drone is shot down in Misrata by a surface-air missile.{{cite web|url=https://www.itamilradar.com/2019/10/19/photo-wing-loong-shot-down-near-misrata/|title=Photos: Wing Loong shot down near Misrata|work=Italian Military Radar|date=19 October 2019}}

;19 October

Mohammed Gununu, spokesperson for the Libyan Army under the command of GNA, claimed that a Wing Loong drone, supplied by the UAE to the LNA, was shot down in Misurata.{{cite web|url=https://www.libyanexpress.com/libyas-gna-forces-shoot-down-uae-purchased-wing-loong-over-misurata/|title=Libya's GNA forces shoot down #UAE-purchased Wing Loong over Misurata|date=19 October 2019|website=Libyan Express|language=en-GB|access-date=19 October 2019}}

;14 November

The LNA raided Sirte and repelled an attack south of Tripoli.{{cite web|url=https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/1991226/libyan-national-army-targets-gna-sirte|title=Libyan National Army Targets GNA in Sirte|website=Asharq AL-awsat|language=en|access-date=22 November 2019}}

;18 November

Ten people, including two Libyans and several migrants, were killed and 35 people were injured in an airstrike against a biscuit factory in Wadi Rabi'a in Tripoli.{{cite web | title= SRSG Ghassan Salame Briefing to the Security Council – 18 November 2019 |trans-title = | website= UNSMIL |date =18 November 2019 | url = https://unsmil.unmissions.org/srsg-ghassan-salame-briefing-security-council-18-november-2019 | access-date = 19 November 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20191119140758/https://unsmil.unmissions.org/srsg-ghassan-salame-briefing-security-council-18-november-2019 |archive-date= 19 November 2019 |url-status=live }}

;19 November

The LNA carried out air strikes on the port city of Misrata, targeting armored vehicles delivered from Turkey and a munitions depot.{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security/east-libyan-forces-target-munitions-in-misrata-with-air-strikes-idUSKBN1XT16D|title=East Libyan forces target munitions in Misrata with air strikes|website=Reuters|date=19 November 2019}}

;12 December

Haftar announced the beginning of a new offensive in what he said would be the "final battle" for the capital.{{cite web|url=https://www.france24.com/en/20191212-libya-commander-haftar-tripoli-battle-egypt-uae-russia|title=Libyan Commander Haftar orders forces to advance on Tripoli in 'final battle'|date=2019-12-12|website=France 24|language=en|access-date=2019-12-13}}

;14 December

A GNA Bayraktar TB2 drone is shot down in Ain Zara, Tripoli.{{cite web|url=https://www.itamilradar.com/2019/12/14/what-we-know-about-the-drone-shot-down-in-tripoli/|title=What we know about the drone shot down in Tripoli|work=Italian Military Radar|date=14 December 2019}}

;21 December

The LNA seized a vessel flying a Grenada flag with several Turkish crew members.{{cite web|url=https://www.euronews.com/2019/12/22/libya-forces-ship-with-turkish-crew-into-port-as-greece-slams-sea-deal|title=Libya forces ship with Turkish crew into port as Greece slams sea deal|website=euronews|date=22 December 2019}} The LNA released the ship and the crew two days later.{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/12/libya-khalifa-haftar-forces-release-ship-turkish-crew-191223120814584.html|title=Libya: Khalifa Haftar's forces release ship with Turkish crew|website=aljazeera.com}}

;27 December

Turkish-backed Syrian rebels, Sultan Murad Division and Sham Legion, were fighting for the GNA in "Al-Takbali" camp in Salah al-Din area in southern Tripoli, being transported through Mitiga and Misrata International Airports.{{cite web|url=https://al-ain.com/article/emergence-syrian-terror-tripoli-militias|title= ظهور إرهابيين سوريين موالين لتركيا في طرابلس الليبية|website=al-ain.com|language=ar|date=29 December 2019}}

;4 January

An airstrike on a military academy in Tripoli killed 28 cadets and wounded 24, according to the GNA. BBC News attributed the attack to the LNA.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-50996450|title=Libya conflict: Tripoli military school suffers deadly air strike|website=BBC|date=5 January 2020}} The Turkish Ministry of National Defense stated: "We strongly condemn the attack by Haftar's forces, the enemies of peace, on the Military Academy in Tripoli aiming to realize their unlawful intentions."[https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/turkey-condemns-airstrikes-on-military-school-in-libya/1692765] Turkey condemns airstrikes on military school in Libya UNSMIL condemned the attack.{{cite web|url=https://www.libyaherald.com/2020/01/05/un-condemns-tripoli-military-academy-attack-which-led-to-at-least-29-dead-cadets/|title=UN condemns Tripoli military academy attack which led to at least 29 dead cadets|website=Libya Herald|date=5 January 2020 }}

;5 January

The first Syrian fighter, part of the Sultan Murad Division, was reported killed fighting in behalf of the GNA.{{cite web|url=https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/first-syrian-militant-killed-in-libya-as-hundreds-more-deploy/|title=First Syrian militant killed in Libya as hundreds more deploy|author=News Desk|date=2020-01-09|website=AMN - Al-Masdar News {{!}} المصدر نيوز|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-09|archive-date=9 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200109194658/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/first-syrian-militant-killed-in-libya-as-hundreds-more-deploy/|url-status=dead}}

;6 January

The LNA captured Sirte{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/01/libya-haftar-forces-announce-capture-large-parts-sirte-200106164909544.html|title=Libya: Haftar forces announce capture of large parts of Sirte|website=aljazeera.com}} after the defection of Brigade 604 — a Madkhali militia present in the city — forced the GNA-affiliated Sirte Protection and Security Force to retreat after brief clashes.{{cite web|url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/sirte-falls-haftars-forces-thanks-madkhali-brigade-inside|title=Sirte falls to Haftar's forces, thanks to a Madkhali brigade from the inside {{!}} The Libya Observer|website=libyaobserver.ly|language=en|access-date=2020-01-06|archive-date=12 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112093709/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/sirte-falls-haftars-forces-thanks-madkhali-brigade-inside|url-status=dead}}

A meeting of 19 Libyan economic and financial experts representing diverse Libyan interests was held in Tunis as part of the intra-Libyan component of the Salamé three-point peace plan.{{cite web |title= UNSMIL Convenes Meeting of Libyan Economic Experts to Discuss Establishment of an Experts Commission to Unify Financial and Economic Policy and Institutions |date= 2020-01-07 |url= https://unsmil.unmissions.org/unsmil-convenes-meeting-libyan-economic-experts-discuss-establishment-experts-commission-unify |website= United Nations Support Mission in Libya |access-date= 2020-01-13 |archive-url= https://archive.today/20200113021925/https://unsmil.unmissions.org/unsmil-convenes-meeting-libyan-economic-experts-discuss-establishment-experts-commission-unify |archive-date= 13 January 2020 |url-status= live |url-access= }}

;12 January

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A Russian–Turkish proposed ceasefire, supported by German and Italian leaders, was expected to be implemented as a component of the peace process.{{cite news | last1= Assad | first1= Abdulkader | title= Putin admits Russians are fighting in Libya | date= 2020-01-11 |newspaper= The Libya Observer | url= https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/putin-admits-russians-are-fighting-libya |access-date=2020-01-13 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200113022937/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/putin-admits-russians-are-fighting-libya |archive-date= 2020-01-13 |url-status=live |url-access = }}{{cite news | last1= Alharathy | first1= Safa | title= Italy says it's working with Turkey and Russia to end crisis in Libya | date= 2020-01-12 |newspaper= The Libya Observer | url= https://www.libyaobserver.ly/inbrief/italy-says-it’s-working-turkey-and-russia-end-crisis-libya |access-date=2020-01-13 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200113022156/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/inbrief/italy-says-it%E2%80%99s-working-turkey-and-russia-end-crisis-libya |archive-date= 2020-01-13 |url-status=live |url-access = }}{{cite news | last1= Alharathy | first1= Safa | title= Haftar accepts ceasefire in Tripoli | date= 2020-01-12 |newspaper= The Libya Observer | url= https://www.libyaobserver.ly/inbrief/haftar-accepts-ceasefire-tripoli |access-date=2020-01-13 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200113024331/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/inbrief/haftar-accepts-ceasefire-tripoli |archive-date= 2020-01-13 |url-status=live |url-access = }} General Khalifa Haftar refused to sign the ceasefire agreement after talks in Moscow brokered by Russia and Turkey with Government of National Accord leader Fayez al-Sarraj, with Haftar stating that the deal "ignores many of the Libyan army's demands".{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/01/libya-haftar-leaves-moscow-signing-ceasefire-agreement-200114064637135.html|title=Libya's Haftar leaves Moscow without signing ceasefire agreement|website=www.aljazeera.com}}

;19 January

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After five international preparation meetings over several months,{{cite news | last1= Zaptia | first1=Sami | title= 'Keep your hands off Libya', UNSMIL's Salame to foreign interference | date= 2020-01-07 |newspaper= Libya Herald | url= https://www.libyaherald.com/2020/01/07/keep-your-hands-off-libya-unsmils-salame-to-foreign-interference/ |access-date=2020-01-15 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200107151349/https://www.libyaherald.com/2020/01/07/keep-your-hands-off-libya-unsmils-salame-to-foreign-interference/ |archive-date= 2020-01-07 |url-status=live |url-access = }} the Berlin conference for the political leaders of states alleged to have violated the arms embargo on Libya and of other major international powers took place in Berlin on 19 January 2020, with the aim of stopping international involvement in the Libyan conflict. The conference launched the second component of the three-point peace plan.{{cite news | last1= Colitt | first1= Raymond | title= Merkel Confirms Libya Conference in Berlin for January 19 | trans-title= | date= 2020-01-14 | newspaper= Bloomberg News | url= https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-14/merkel-confirms-libya-conference-in-berlin-for-january-19 | access-date= 2020-01-15 | archive-url= https://archive.today/20200115001051/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-14/merkel-confirms-libya-conference-in-berlin-for-january-19 | archive-date= 15 January 2020 | url-status= live | url-access= }} Serraj and Haftar were both present in Berlin, but didn't participate directly in the main talks, as they refused to be in the same room as one another. They were kept informed of the discussions. An anti-Haftar protest of 150 people was held in Berlin near the conference venue with posters including "Haftar kills Libyan children".{{cite news | language =de | title= Libyen-Konferenz legt Berliner Stadtzentrum lahm |trans-title = Libyan conference paralyses the centre of Berlin | date= 2020-01-19 |newspaper= RBB Fernsehen | url= https://www.rbb24.de/politik/beitrag/2020/01/libyen-konferenz-berlin-sperrungen-demos.html |access-date=2020-01-22 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200122195558/https://www.rbb24.de/politik/beitrag/2020/01/libyen-konferenz-berlin-sperrungen-demos.html |archive-date= 2020-01-22 |url-status=live |url-access = }}

;22 January

A GNA Bayraktar TB2 drone with GNA markings is shot down by LNA forces after taking off from Mitiga International Airport.{{cite web|url=https://www.itamilradar.com/2020/01/22/gna-drone-shot-down-in-tripoli/|title=GNA drone shot down in Tripoli|work=Italian Military Radar|date=22 January 2020}}

;25 January

UNSMIL reported violations of the arms embargo, stating that during the previous ten days, "numerous cargo and other flights [had] been observed landing at Libyan airports in the western and eastern parts of the country providing the parties with advanced weapons, armoured vehicles, advisers and fighters."{{cite web | title= UNSMIL Statement on continued violations of arms embargo in Libya | website= UNSMIL |date =2020-01-25 | url = https://unsmil.unmissions.org/unsmil-statement-continued-violations-arms-embargo-libya | access-date = 2020-01-26 |archive-url = https://archive.today/20200125230929/https://unsmil.unmissions.org/unsmil-statement-continued-violations-arms-embargo-libya |archive-date= 2020-01-25 |url-status=live |url-access = }}

;28 January

A LNA Wing Loong II combat drone is shot down near Misrata.{{cite web|url=https://www.itamilradar.com/2020/01/28/lna-uav-shot-down-in-misrata/|title=LNA UAV shot down in Misrata|work=Italian Military Radar|date=28 January 2020}}

;3 February

{{main|Libyan peace process#Military track}}

The 5+5 Libyan Joint Military Commission of 5 senior GNA-selected military officers and 5 senior LNA officers started meeting in Geneva on 3 February in the military track of the intra-Libyan component of the Salamé 3-point peace process, aiming to agree on practical details of monitoring and strengthening the existing ceasefire.{{cite web | title= The 5+5 Libyan Joint Military Commission starts its meeting in Geneva today | website= UNSMIL |date =2020-02-03 | url = https://unsmil.unmissions.org/55-libyan-joint-military-commission-starts-its-meeting-geneva-today | access-date = 2020-02-03 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200203211810/https://unsmil.unmissions.org/55-libyan-joint-military-commission-starts-its-meeting-geneva-today |archive-date=2020-02-03 |url-status=live |url-access = }}

;18 February

The 5+5 Libyan Joint Military Commission started its second negotiation round in Geneva.{{cite news | last1=Nebehay | first1=Stephanie | last2=Laessing | first2=Ulf |last3=Kiselyova |first3=Maria |last4=Heavens |first4=Andrew | title=U.N. says Libya ceasefire talks back on track in Geneva | date= 2020-02-21 |newspaper=Thomson Reuters | url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security/u-n-says-libya-ceasefire-talks-back-on-track-in-geneva-idUSKBN20F1BV |access-date=2020-02-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221175109/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security/u-n-says-libya-ceasefire-talks-back-on-track-in-geneva-idUSKBN20F1BV |archive-date= 2020-02-21 |url-status=live |url-access = }}

;20 February

After a short break in relation to an LNA attack on Tripoli harbour,{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-51557970|title=Libya conflict: Tripoli rocket attacks halt peace talks|website=BBC|date=19 February 2020}} the 5+5 military track of negotiations continued in Geneva.{{cite web | title= Near verbatim transcript of the press stakeout by Ghassan Salamé, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya | website= UNSMIL |date =2020-02-18 | url = https://unsmil.unmissions.org/near-verbatim-transcript-press-stakeout-ghassan-salamé-special-representative-secretary-general-and | access-date = 2020-02-21 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200221123210/https://unsmil.unmissions.org/near-verbatim-transcript-press-stakeout-ghassan-salam%C3%A9-special-representative-secretary-general-and |archive-date= 2020-02-21 |url-status=live |url-access = }}

;24 February

The United Arab Emirates is suspected to have provided arms to support the Khalifa Haftar-led Libyan National Army; from mid-January 2020 to early March 2020, the UAE is believed to have shipped more than 100 deliveries, totaling about 5,000 metric tons, to Haftar's forces, via aircraft flights some from military bases in the UAE and others from the UAE's airbase in Assab, Eritrea.{{cite web|author=Jason Burke |author2=Patrick Wintour|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/11/suspected-military-supplies-libya-un-cargo|newspaper=Guardian|date=11 March 2020|title=Suspected military supplies pour into Libya as UN flounders}} The contents of the shipments were not known, but are believed to include arms and ammunition, including possible heavier artillery, as well as other materiel, such as communications equipment and other gear. The UN arms embargo on Libya was viewed as ineffective: Moncef Kartas, the retired UN weapons inspector for Libya, said there had been "no respect for the UN arms embargo, absolutely none," which was echoed by UN deputy special envoy for Libya Stephanie Williams.

;25 February

The LNA shoot down a GNA Turkish made Bayraktar TB2 drone, and provide a video of the wreck.{{cite web|url=https://www.itamilradar.com/2020/02/26/two-gna-drones-shot-down-in-two-day/|title=VIDEO Two GNA drones shot down in Tripoli|work=Italian Military Radar|date=26 February 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/libyan-army-shoots-down-turkish-aircraft-in-southern-tripoli/|title=Libyan Army shoots down Turkish aircraft in southern Tripoli|work=Al-Masdar News|access-date=28 March 2021|archive-date=6 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006053829/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/libyan-army-shoots-down-turkish-aircraft-in-southern-tripoli/|url-status=dead}}

;26 February

{{main|Libyan peace process#Political track}}

The political track of the Libyan peace process started in Geneva among 20 Libyans, from both the Tobruk-based and Tripoli-based parts of the HoR, and from the independent persons' group selected by UNSMIL, including Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha, former Education Minister Othman Abdul Jalil and former head of the HCS Abdulrahman Sewehli.{{cite news | last1= Assad | first1= Abdulkader | title=UNSMIL kicks off political talks in Geneva despite boycott of major Libyan lawmakers | date= 2020-02-26 |newspaper= The Libya Observer | url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/unsmil-kicks-political-talks-geneva-despite-boycott-major-libyan-lawmakers |access-date=2020-02-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200227211142/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/unsmil-kicks-political-talks-geneva-despite-boycott-major-libyan-lawmakers |archive-date=2020-02-27 |url-status=live |url-access = }} The aimed composition was 13 HoR representatives from both the Tobruk and Tripoli branches, 13 HCS {{clarify|date=March 2020}} representatives and 14 UNSMIL-selected independent Libyans, for a total of 40.{{cite news | title= UNSMIL political track talks to go ahead despite pullout by Tobruk HoR and Tripoli State Council | date= 2020-02-27 |newspaper= Libya Herald | url= https://www.libyaherald.com/2020/02/25/unsmil-political-track-talks-to-go-ahead-despite-pullout-by-tobruk-hor-and-tripoli-state-council/ |access-date=2020-02-27 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200227220123/https://www.libyaherald.com/2020/02/25/unsmil-political-track-talks-to-go-ahead-despite-pullout-by-tobruk-hor-and-tripoli-state-council/ |archive-date= 2020-02-27 |url-status=live |url-access = }} The same day LNA shoot down another GNA Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drone, providing video of the wreck.{{cite web|url=https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2152391/libya-lna-downs-two-turkish-drones-tripoli|title=New drone shot down south of Tripoli|work=Asharq Al-Awsat|date=27 February 2020}}

;9 March

Nearly 40 Syrian mercenaries recruited by the Turkish Army have fled to Italy, raising the number of Syrian fighters who fled from Libya to Europe to nearly 200.{{cite web|url=http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=156666&__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=7d32443419666fe6edac5ed4bda5a6212c0a858d-1583843246-0-AWqEsKkgoR9Fa7vZZvhQYd4teKFFpGQtJvbvT4HG6bb0hmlWEPyQrwrGalMOjMmHfL65RCV94szVZIJ_Ql_JfGhUkgpVBtsV2yluuYid-Fhx7i5_UtZE-6c7GvAA_rZMaopCWhffHFTDpjZm7IPgYvYIF9qR7zZpjOJp8YKYyVQ0p1tCF7MPIl2ZGfOP5CmcqryoX7w-e1lN7KzdIvjXWJtKhQzC6p37CFQDkv-KWn4dT1fa3AM6A4zniDkqBtgWine3oV3L77Y7Rk7SQRftk4FMZwqyzuokYCoJirR7cdZw|title=Turkey's mercenaries: new batches of Syrian fighters to be sent to Libya and number of fighters crossing to Europe rises to 200|website=syriahr.com|date=9 March 2020}}

;26 March

The LNA captured Zelten, al-Assah, Al-Jamil and Riqdalin on the northwestern coast,{{cite web|url=http://en.alwasat.ly/news/libya/278049|title=LNA Spox says forces have taken control of Al-Assah, Al-Jamil, Riqdalin and Zelten areas|website=alwasat.ly|access-date=20 April 2020|archive-date=28 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628014735/http://en.alwasat.ly/news/libya/278049|url-status=dead}} further attempting to push on the Ras Jdir area on the Tunisian border.{{cite news|url=https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/libyan-army-is-about-to-capture-the-entire-tunisian-border/|title=Libyan Army is about to capture the entire Tunisian border|website=www.almasdarnews.com|date=26 March 2020|access-date=20 April 2020|archive-date=14 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200414012319/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/libyan-army-is-about-to-capture-the-entire-tunisian-border/|url-status=dead}}

Sarraj announces that pro-GNA forces will launch Operation Peace Storm and counter-attack against LNA troops.{{cite web|url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200327-sarraj-announces-launch-of-operation-peace-storm-in-response-to-haftar-attacks/|title=Sarraj announces launch of Operation Peace Storm in response to Haftar attacks|date=27 March 2020|website=Middle East Monitor}}

;31 March

LNA shot down two GNA Bayraktar TB2 combat drones near Tripoli;{{cite web|url=https://almarsad.co/en/2020/03/31/lna-downs-another-turkish-bayraktar-drone-loaded-at-mitiga-airbase/|title=LNA Downs Another Turkish Bayraktar Drone Loaded at Mitiga Airbase|date=31 March 2020|work=Almarsad}}{{cite web|url=https://www.itamilradar.com/2020/03/31/new-drone-shot-down-south-of-tripoli/|title=New drone shot down south of Tripoli|work=Italian Military Radar|date=31 March 2020 }}

;14 April

A GNA Dassault Mirage F1 fighter is shot down by LNA forces operating Pantsir-S.{{cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/235097|title=ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 235097|work=Aviation Safety Network}}{{cite web|url=https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/libyan-army-shoots-down-french-made-aircraft-with-russian-defense-system-video/|title=Libyan Army shoots down French-made aircraft with Russian defense system: vide|date=15 April 2020|access-date=21 May 2020|archive-date=22 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200422205016/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/libyan-army-shoots-down-french-made-aircraft-with-russian-defense-system-video/|url-status=dead}}

;16 April

GNA forces besieged al-Watiya airbase.{{cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-17/besieged-airbase-shows-turkey-turning-the-tide-in-libya-s-war |title=Besieged Airbase Shows Turkey Turning the Tide in Libya's War |newspaper=Bloomberg.com |date=17 April 2020 |publisher=Bloomberg |access-date=2020-05-29}} A GNA Bayraktar TB2 drone was shot down near Tarhuna.{{cite web|url=https://anfenglishmobile.com/news/more-turkish-uavs-shot-down-in-libya-43099|title=More Turkish UAVs shot down in Libya|work=ANF News|date=18 April 2020}}

;17 April

Two GNA Bayraktar TB2 drones are shot down; one near Bani Walid{{cite web|title=Drone Losses Impact Turkey's Fighting in Libya {{!}} Small Wars Journal|url=https://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/drone-losses-impact-turkeys-fighting-libya|website=smallwarsjournal.com|access-date=2020-05-28}} and another in the South near Wadi dinar.{{cite web|url=https://english.iswnews.com/12708/a-turkish-drone-shot-down-in-libya/|title=A Turkish drone shot down in Libya|work=Islamic World News|date=17 April 2020 }}

;18 April

The GNA launched an offensive on the town of Tarhuna on five axes.{{cite news|url=https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/turkish-backed-libyan-forces-approach-strategic-city-in-northwest-libya/|title=Turkish-backed Libyan forces approach strategic city in northwest Libya|date=19 April 2020|access-date=20 April 2020|archive-date=21 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421021437/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/turkish-backed-libyan-forces-approach-strategic-city-in-northwest-libya/|url-status=dead}} The GNA claimed to have captured 102 pro-Haftar fighters during the offensive.{{cite web|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/-libya-gna-forces-capture-102-of-pro-haftar-fighters/1810095|title=Libya: GNA forces capture 102 of pro-Haftar fighters|website=www.aa.com.tr}} The same day a GNA Bayraktar TB2 drone is shot down by LNA forces south of Tripoli.{{cite web|url=https://www.itamilradar.com/2020/04/20/libya-the-drones-nightmare/|title=Libya: the drones' nightmare|work=Italian Military Radar|date=20 April 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.skynewsarabia.com/middle-east/1337727-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D9%8A%D8%B4-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%B3%D9%82%D8%B7-%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%94%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%83%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%AC%D9%86%D9%88%D8%A8-%D8%B7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%84%D8%B3|title=الجيش الليبي يسقط طائرة تركية مسيرة جنوب طرابلس|work=Sky News Arabia|language=ar|date=18 April 2020}}

;19 April

A combat drone is shot down in Alwhaska, near Misrata, GNA sources claimed the downed drone was a LNA Wing Loong II{{cite web|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/libya-un-recognized-government-downs-uae-drone/1810336|title=Libya: UN-recognized government downs UAE drone|website=www.aa.com.tr}} in turn LNA claimed they shot down a TAI Anka combat drone,{{cite web|url=https://fighterjetsworld.com/latest-news/libyas-lna-gna-forces-accuses-eachother-of-shooting-down-combat-drone-over-alwashka/21305/|title=Libya's LNA & GNA Forces Accuses {{sic|Eachother|nolink=y}} Of Shooting Down Combat Drone Over Alwashka|date=20 April 2020}} however a UN Security Council report asserted the downed drone was a TAI Anka drone operated by GNA.{{cite web|url=https://context-cdn.washingtonpost.com/notes/prod/default/documents/68b096e0-0ac8-4381-ada5-b238cc5bafcc/note/1b1e40d3-7374-42c0-a80c-b15302e20cce.|title=Letter dated 8 March 2021 from the Panel of Experts on Libya established pursuant to resolution 1973 (2011) addressed to the President of the Security Council|work=United Nations Security Council|date=8 March 2021|quote=p.145 Infographic for TAI Anka UCAV Abu Grein 19 April 2020}}

;21 April

The LNA launched a counter-attack from al-Watiya air base, capturing the town of Al-Aqrabiya north of the air base.{{cite web|url=https://www.agenzianova.com/a/5e9e951853f425.35412351/2902956/2020-04-21/libia-portavoce-haftar-respinta-offensiva-del-gna-sulla-base-aerea-di-al-watiya|title=Libia: portavoce Haftar, respinta offensiva del Gna sulla base aerea di Al Watiya|website=Agenzia Nova}}

;29 April

Ahmed Mismari, the spokesman for Libya's eastern-based forces announced that they will cease fire for Ramadan, after suffering setbacks during weeks of intense fighting against the internationally recognized government. Mismari said in a television broadcast that the ceasefire came at the request of the international community and "friendly countries".{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security/eastern-libyan-forces-pause-operations-after-military-setbacks-idUSKBN22B3CZ|title=Eastern Libyan forces pause operations after military setbacks |access-date=29 April 2020|work=Reuters|date=29 April 2020 }}

;30 April

The GNA responded to Haftar's unilateral declaration of a ceasefire by rejecting it and saying it will keep fighting.{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/libya-security/libyas-gna-says-it-will-keep-fighting-after-lna-calls-truce-idUSL8N2CI95R|title=Libya's GNA says it will keep fighting after LNA calls truce |access-date=30 April 2020|work=Reuters|date=30 April 2020 }}

;5 May

The GNA launched an offensive to capture al-Watiya airbase.{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/libya-gna-launch-offensive-capture-al-watiya-airbase-200505111905733.html|title=Libya: GNA launch offensive to capture al-Watiya airbase|website=www.aljazeera.com}} The GNA claimed to have successfully encircled the base{{cite web|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/libyan-army-surrounds-al-watiya-air-base/1830398|title=Libyan army surrounds al-Watiya air base|website=www.aa.com.tr}} and claimed two enemy Grad Rocket launch vehicles destroyed and various ammunition vehicles.{{cite web|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/libyan-army-conducts-24-air-ops-on-al-watiya-airbase/1830447|title=Libyan army conducts 24 air ops on al-Watiya airbase|website=www.aa.com.tr}}

The GNA also claimed to have captured points south of Tripoli on the same day.{{cite web|url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200505-libya-gna-forces-extend-control-south-of-tripoli/|title=Libya: GNA forces extend control south of Tripoli|date=5 May 2020|website=Middle East Monitor}}

;9 May

The LNA launched a mortar attack on the Mitiga International Airport destroying a fuel depot and leaving 4 aircraft destroyed, 3 of civilian use and 1 GNA LAAF Il-78.{{cite web|url=https://fighterjetsworld.com/latest-news/aircraft-crash/several-aircraft-including-libyan-air-force-ilyushin-il-78-damaged-in-mortar-attacks-at-tripoli-mitiga-international-airport/21690/|title=Several Aircraft Including Libyan Air Force Ilyushin Il-78 Damaged In Mortar Attacks At Tripoli-Mitiga International Airport|website=Fighter Jet World|date=13 May 2020 }}

;18 May

The GNA captured Al-Watiya Air Base and in the process seized a Pantsir missile system,{{cite web|title=LNA lost Watya airbase.|url=https://geopolitics.news/africa/lna-lost-watya-airbase/|last=Geopolitics.news|date=2020-05-18|website=Geopolitics News|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-18|archive-date=26 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626045248/https://geopolitics.news/africa/lna-lost-watya-airbase/|url-status=dead}}{{cite news |title=Libya's GNA forces seize full control of strategic Al-Watiya airbase |url=https://www.libyanexpress.com/libyas-gna-forces-seize-full-control-of-strategic-al-watiya-airbase/ |access-date=18 May 2020 |publisher=Libyan Express |date=18 May 2020}}{{cite news |title=Libya's GNA recaptures strategic al-Watiya airbase |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/libya-gna-recaptures-strategic-al-watiya-airbase-200518080809238.html |access-date=18 May 2020 |publisher=Al Jazeera |date=18 May 2020}} an armed Mi-35 helicopter and the remains of 2 non-operational Mirage F1s and a Su-22.{{cite web|url=https://www.itamilradar.com/2020/05/19/step-back-inthe-time/|title=Step back in the time|date=19 May 2020|publisher=Italian Military Radar|access-date=19 May 2019}}{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp6KeIQ0XD0|title=GNA forces retake strategic al-Watiya airbase south-west of Tripoli|last=Ruptly|date=24 June 2015|access-date=19 May 2020|via=YouTube}}

;19 May

GNA forces extend their control over the towns of Badr and Tiji.{{cite web|title=Libya: GNA recaptures towns near Tunisia border from Haftar|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/libya-gna-recaptures-towns-tunisia-border-haftar-200519093703915.html|website=www.aljazeera.com|access-date=2020-05-19}}

;20 May

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Mohammed Gununu, a GNA spokesman claimed their forces have destroyed 7 Pantsir batteries in Al-Watiya airbase, Tarhouna and Al-Wishka.{{cite web|title=Libyan Air Force destroys seven Russian-made Pantsir-S1 systems in 48 hours|url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libyan-air-force-destroys-seven-russian-made-pantsir-s1-systems-48-hours|website=www.libyaobserver.ly|access-date=2020-05-20|archive-date=28 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200528032141/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libyan-air-force-destroys-seven-russian-made-pantsir-s1-systems-48-hours|url-status=dead}}

;23 May

The GNA forces retook two military camps, Hamza and Yarmuk, from the LNA south of the capital Tripoli.{{cite web|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/libyan-army-retakes-2-camps-from-warlord-haftar/1851647|title=Libyan Army retakes 2 camps from warlord Haftar|website=aa.com|date=23 May 2020}}

;25 May

The mayor of Bani Walid, said that Russian Wagner Group mercenaries allied to the LNA retreated from Western Libya to an unconfirmed destination along with their heavy equipment. After Antonov An-32 cargo planes landed at Bani Walid airport.{{cite news |title=Hundreds more Russian mercenaries flee western Libya: GNA forces |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/russian-fighters-flown-western-libya-haftar-retreat-200524200905871.html |access-date=25 May 2020 |publisher=Al Jazeera |date=25 May 2020}}{{cite news |title=Russian fighters reportedly flown out of western Libya after Haftar retreat |url=https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/russian-fighters-flown-out-western-libya-after-haftar-retreat |access-date=25 May 2020 |publisher=Middle East Eye |date=24 May 2020}}

;27 May

The US military accused Russia of deploying fighters jets in support of Russian mercenaries working for the LNA forces. According to US officials Russian Mig-29s were deployed from Syria to protect 1,200 Russian mercenaries retreating from Libya. The commander of Africa Command accused Russia of using pilot mercenaries for an air campaign on behalf of Haftar forces (LNA).{{cite news |title=US military accused Russia of deploying fighter aircraft to Libya |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/26/politics/russia-fighter-aircraft-libya/index.html |access-date=25 May 2020 |work=CNN|date=27 May 2020}} Meanwhile, Libyan National Army officials, announced that an air operation against the GNA forces will begin soon.{{cite news |title=US: Russia can no longer deny its presence in Libya! |url=https://english.iswnews.com/13547/us-russia-can-no-longer-deny-its-presence-in-libya/ |access-date=25 May 2020 |publisher=Middle East Eye |date=27 May 2020}}

;29 May

Pro-GNA forces seized control of the Al-Kayikh neighborhood in Tripoli, near the town of Qaser Bin Ghashir.{{cite web|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/libyan-army-takes-district-in-tripoli/1858050 |title=Libyan army takes district in Tripoli |publisher=Aa.com.tr |access-date=2020-05-31}}

;1 June

The LNA recaptured the town of al-Asaba, south of Gharyan.{{cite web|url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/haftars-forces-carry-out-attacks-gharyan-retake-al-asaba-town |title=Haftar's forces carry out attacks on Gharyan, retake Al-Asaba town |publisher=Libyan Observer |date=2020-06-01 |access-date=2020-06-02}}

;2 June

A LNA force was ambushed by the GNA south of Tripoli, with the GNA claiming to have killed at least 48 LNA fighters.{{Cite web |date=2020-06-02 |title=كمين محكم لـ"الوفاق" يوقع قتلى بقوات حفتر بطرابلس (شاهد) |url=https://arabi21.com/story/1274674/%D9%83%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%85-%D9%84%D9%80-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%82-%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%82%D8%B9-%D9%82%D8%AA%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A8%D9%82%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%AD%D9%81%D8%AA%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D8%B7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%84%D8%B3-%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%AF |website=عربي21 |language=ar}}

;4 June

GNA forces launched an attack on Tripoli Airport,{{cite web|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/libyan-army-launches-operation-to-recapture-tripoli-airport/1863090 |title=Libyan army launches operation to recapture Tripoli airport |publisher=Anadolu Agency |date=2020-06-03 |access-date=2020-06-03}} which they captured.{{cite web|url=https://www.dailysabah.com/world/africa/libyan-govt-captures-tripoli-airport-from-haftar-forces |title=Libyan gov't captures Tripoli Airport from Haftar forces |publisher=Daily Sabah |date=2020-06-03 |access-date=2020-06-03}} LNA forces withdrew from their remaining positions in the southern outskirts of Tripoli, allowing the GNA to regain control of the whole city. This marked the end of the LNA's 14-month siege of the GNA capital.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52920373 |title=Libya conflict: GNA regains full control of Tripoli from Gen Haftar - BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=2020-05-07 |access-date=2020-06-04}}{{cite web|author=04 Jun 2020 15:29 GMT |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/libya-gna-regains-full-control-capital-tripoli-200604081939993.html |title=Libya's GNA says it regained full control of the capital, Tripoli | News |publisher=Al Jazeera |date=2020-04-06 |access-date=2020-06-04}}

;5 June

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GNA forces continued their advance to Tarhouna, an LNA stronghold south-east of Tripoli, which was retaken. Bani Walid was also captured.{{Cite web|url=https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-libya-security-idUKKBN23C11Q|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605084421/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-libya-security-idUKKBN23C11Q|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 June 2020|title=Libyan government says it has entered Haftar stronghold Tarhouna|date=5 June 2020|access-date=5 June 2020|via=uk.reuters.com}} Western analysts ascribed the rapid change in the strategic situation to Turkey's increasing military aid to the GNA.{{cite news |last1=Wintour |first1=Patrick |title=UN-backed Libyan forces oust renegade general from Tripoli |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/04/un-backed-libyan-forces-oust-renegade-general-from-tripoli |access-date=5 June 2020 |work=The Guardian |date=5 June 2020}}

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With the retreat of the LNA from Tripoli, GNA forces launched an offensive to recapture LNA–held Sirte on June 6.{{cite news |title=Libya's GNA says offensive launched for Gaddafi's hometown of Sirte |url=https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/libyas-gna-says-offensive-launched-gaddafis-hometown-sirte |access-date=6 June 2020 |work=Middle East Eye |date=6 June 2020 |language=en}}

On June 11, the United Nations expressed concern regarding reports of the discovery of eight mass graves in the town of Tarhuna; according to GNA officials, 160 bodies were discovered and retrieved by the Libyan Red Crescent.{{cite web |title=UN chief shocked at Libya mass graves in recently freed town |url=https://news.yahoo.com/turkeys-military-conducts-air-sea-143509059.html |website=news.yahoo.com |date=12 June 2020 |access-date=June 13, 2020}}{{cite web |title=UN chief shocked at Libya mass graves in recently freed town |url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200611-un-horrified-by-reports-of-at-least-8-mass-graves-discovered-in-libya |website=France 24 |date=11 June 2020 |access-date=June 11, 2020}}

According to the Middle East Institute, the LNA's offensive against Tripoli has resulted in an increased destabilization of Libya, allowing the local forces of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) to regain some strength in southern Libya. As a result of the fighting between the LNA and GNA-backed militias, both did less to suppress ISIL while creating new power vacuums which radical Jihadists were likely to exploit.{{cite web| url = https://www.mei.edu/publications/isis-real-winner-hifters-tripoli-offensive | title = Is ISIS the real winner of Hifter's Tripoli offensive? | date = 30 May 2019 | author = Giorgio Cafiero | work = Middle East Institute | access-date = 3 July 2019}}

The UN's World Health Organization reported over 2,280 dead by mid-January 2020, of which over 2,000 were confirmed as combatants and 280 as civilians. The civilian death toll was reported to have reached 458 by the end of June 2020.

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, 403 Turkish-backed Syrian mercenaries, of whom 27 were children, were killed during the military operation in Tripoli, Misrata, Cyrene, Tarhuna and other areas in Libya.{{Cite web|url=https://www.syriahr.com/en/169902/|title=Celebrating the return of commander from Libya | Al-Hamza Division members open fire up in the air in Jendires triggering panic among people • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights|date=15 June 2020}} At least 50 fighters were identified as former ISIS members. The mercenaries were trained in Turkey and send to Libya.{{Cite web|url=https://www.syriahr.com/en/167142/|title=SOHR reveals | New exclusive information about 50 ISIS members identified by names, joining battles in Libya • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights|date=28 May 2020}}

Under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970, the International Criminal Court (ICC) can carry out investigations and prosecutions into claims of war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide if the crimes are claimed to occur in Libya on or later than 15 February 2011.{{cite web|title=Libya: Threat of Tripoli Fighting Raises Atrocity Concerns – Hiftar's Forces, Rival Militias Have History of Abuses|publisher=Human Rights Watch|date=6 April 2019|url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/04/06/libya-threat-tripoli-fighting-raises-atrocity-concerns|access-date=9 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409021756/https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/04/06/libya-threat-tripoli-fighting-raises-atrocity-concerns|archive-date=9 April 2019|url-status=live}} {{As of|2019|04|06}}, the ICC had two outstanding warrants for the arrest of LNA commander Mahmoud al-Werfalli, for involvement in the alleged killings in and near Benghazi of 33 people during June 2016 to July 2017 and for allegedly executing ten people "in front of a cheering crowd" in Benghazi between 23 and 25 January 2018.{{cite web|last1=The Office of the Prosecutor|title=Fifteenth report of the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to the United Nations Security Council pursuant to UNSCR 1970 (2011)|publisher=International Criminal Court|date=9 May 2018|url=https://www.icc-cpi.int/itemsDocuments/180509-otp-rep-UNSC-lib-ENG.pdf|access-date=9 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414010418/https://www.icc-cpi.int/itemsDocuments/180509-otp-rep-UNSC-lib-ENG.pdf|archive-date=14 April 2019|url-status=live}} In reference to the 2019 Western Libya offensive, ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda stated on 11 April that the ICC "[wouldn't] hesitate" to issue arrest warrants for people suspected of war crimes and crimes against humanity.{{cite news|last1=Assad|first1=Abdulkader|title=Germany urges Haftar to stop Tripoli attack, ICC vows to prosecute war criminals|date=12 April 2019|publisher=The Libya Observer|url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/germany-urges-haftar-stop-tripoli-attack-icc-vows-prosecute-war-criminals|access-date=12 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411220323/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/germany-urges-haftar-stop-tripoli-attack-icc-vows-prosecute-war-criminals|archive-date=11 April 2019|url-status=live}} On 16 April, Bensouda gave more details, stating that both those directly committing war crimes in Libya and their commanders would be liable to prosecution by the ICC, including anyone "ordering, requesting, encouraging or contributing in any other manner to the commission of crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court".{{cite web | last1 = Bensouda | first1 = Fatou | author-link1 = Fatou Bensouda | title = Statement of ICC Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, in relation to the escalation of violence in and around Tripoli, Libya | publisher = International Criminal Court | date = 16 April 2019 | url = https://www.icc-cpi.int/Pages/item.aspx?name=190416-otp-stat-libya | access-date = 19 April 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190418055125/https://www.icc-cpi.int/Pages/item.aspx?name=190416-otp-stat-libya | archive-date = 18 April 2019 | url-status = live | df = dmy-all}} According to Human Rights Watch, both the GNA and LNA military forces had prior records of human rights abuses, with "a well-documented record of indiscriminate attacks on civilians, summary executions of captured fighters, and arbitrary detention" by LNA forces and evidence of abuses of civilians by GNA forces, prior to 4 April 2019 attack on Tripoli.{{cite news|title=UN chief 'deeply concerned' as fears of new Libya war loom|date=6 April 2019|publisher=Al Jazeera English|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/04/libya-air-raids-target-haftar-advancing-forces-tripoli-190406120715862.html|access-date=6 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406180418/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/04/libya-air-raids-target-haftar-advancing-forces-tripoli-190406120715862.html|archive-date=6 April 2019|url-status=live}}

Al-Sarraj stated on 17 April that the GNA would provide documentation to the ICC regarding 16 April Grad shelling of residential areas that killed at least seven people and wounded 17,{{cite news | last1= Laessing | first1=Ulf | last2= Elumami | first2=Ahmed | title= Shells kill seven in Tripoli neighborhood as Haftar's two-week siege rages | date= 17 April 2019 | publisher= Thomson Reuters | url= https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security/shells-pound-tripoli-neighborhood-as-haftars-two-week-siege-rages-idUSKCN1RT0T2 |access-date= 19 April 2019}} for which he claimed Haftar was responsible.{{cite news| title=Al-Sarraj vows to urge for Haftar's indictment at ICC| date=1 April 2019| publisher=The Libya Observer| url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/al-sarraj-vows-urge-haftars-indictment-icc| access-date=19 April 2019| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418225557/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/al-sarraj-vows-urge-haftars-indictment-icc| archive-date=18 April 2019| url-status=live| df=dmy-all}} On 2 May, a spokesperson for the GNA, Muhanad Younis, stated that administrative responsibility had been allocated for documenting war crimes during the Western Libya offensive and providing the documentation to the ICC.{{cite news | last1= Zaptia | first1= Sami | title= Over 2,400 children receive psychosocial support for war trauma as Serraj spokesperson deplores UNSMIL and Salame's poor conflict resolution efforts | date= 3 May 2019 | work= Libya Herald | url= https://www.libyaherald.com/2019/05/03/over-2400-children-receive-psychosocial-support-for-war-trauma-as-serraj-spokesperson-deplores-unsmil-and-salames-poor-conflict-resolution-efforts/ |access-date= 3 May 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190503191136/https://www.libyaherald.com/2019/05/03/over-2400-children-receive-psychosocial-support-for-war-trauma-as-serraj-spokesperson-deplores-unsmil-and-salames-poor-conflict-resolution-efforts/ |archive-date= 3 May 2019 |url-status=live}}

UNSMIL stated on 30 January 2020 that extrajudicial executions had been reported "in Haftar-controlled areas in Tarhouna and Tripoli".{{cite news | last1= Assad | first1= Abdulkader | title= UN envoy to Libya briefs Security Council on violations of ceasefire | date= 2020-01-30 |newspaper= The Libya Observer | url= https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/un-envoy-libya-briefs-security-council-violations-ceasefire |access-date=2020-01-30 |archive-url= https://archive.today/20200130222612/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/un-envoy-libya-briefs-security-council-violations-ceasefire |archive-date= 2020-01-30 |url-status=live |url-access = }}

The family of militiaman Firas al-Kikli claimed on 11 April 2019 that LNA forces took him prisoner and later killed him. Images of al-Kikli's mutilated body circulated on social media.{{cite news|last1=Alharathy|first1=Safa|title=Warlord Haftar's armed groups kill prisoner in south Tripoli|date=11 April 2019|publisher=The Libya Observer|url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/inbrief/warlord-haftars-armed-groups-kill-prisoner-south-tripoli|access-date=12 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411222102/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/inbrief/warlord-haftars-armed-groups-kill-prisoner-south-tripoli|archive-date=11 April 2019|url-status=live}}

During 15–17 April 2019, rocket attacks using inaccurate technology occurred against three densely populated residential areas in and near the Abu Salim area of Tripoli, and were interpreted by Amnesty International (AI) as "unlawful attacks that could amount to war crimes".{{cite web | title =Libya: Evidence of possible war crimes underscores need for international investigation | publisher = Amnesty International | date = 16 May 2019 | url = https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2019/05/libya-evidence-of-possible-war-crimes-underscores-need-for-international-investigation/ | access-date = 16 May 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190516024557/https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2019/05/libya-evidence-of-possible-war-crimes-underscores-need-for-international-investigation/ |archive-date= 16 May 2019 |url-status=live}} Based on information from witnesses and satellite imaging, AI stated that those launching the rockets "failed to take necessary precautions to protect civilian lives and civilian objects". AI identified the areas hit as Hay al-Intissar, in which five rockets hit five homes killing five adults and wounding a girl; Hay Salahaddin; and the "Kikla buildings", where three rockets hit a construction company, a residential building and the ground, wounding two people. Thomson Reuters journalists stated that 16 April Grad shelling of residential areas killed at least seven people and wounded 17. AI found no evidence for any military targets in any of the attacks and could not "conclusively determine" which armed group was responsible for the attacks. Abu Salim residents attributed the attack to the LNA. Magdalena Mughrabi of AI recommended on the basis of the attacks that the ICC investigate possible war crimes by all parties involved in the 2019 Western Libya offensive. She stated, "The use of artillery and other imprecise weapons such as GRAD-style rockets in civilian areas is prohibited under international humanitarian law and such indiscriminate attacks can amount to war crimes."

On 2 May, BBC Arabic published its enquiry into apparent war crimes carried out during the attack on Tripoli that had been widely circulated on Facebook. BBC Arabic reported on the murder of three prisoners of war and on a special forces group of the LNA that distributed videos and photos of mutilated bodies.{{cite news | language = fr | title= Des relents de "crimes de guerre" en Libye |trans-title = Hints of "war crimes" in Libya | date= 2 May 2019 | publisher= BBC Arabic | url= https://www.bbc.com/afrique/48114059 |access-date= 6 May 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190507000937/https://www.bbc.com/afrique/48114059 |archive-date= 7 May 2019 |url-status=live}}

On 18 May, a station of the Great Man-Made River project was attacked by an armed group, putting at risk water supplies to Tripoli and Gharyan. Maria do Valle Ribeiro, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya, said that as an attack against critical civilian infrastructure, the incident could qualify as a war crime.{{cite news | title= Libya armed group cuts off water supply to Tripoli | date= 21 May 2019 | publisher= Al Jazeera English | url= https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/crime-libya-armed-group-cuts-tripoli-water-supply-190520192808892.html |access-date= 21 May 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190521000522/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/crime-libya-armed-group-cuts-tripoli-water-supply-190520192808892.html |archive-date= 21 May 2019 |url-status=live}} The attackers claimed to be Haftar supporters{{cite news | last1= Wintour | first1= Patrick | title= Water supply restored for millions in Libya, averting crisis | date= 21 May 2019 | work= The Guardian | url= https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/21/millions-without-water-libya-armed-group-cuts-off-supply |access-date= 21 May 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190521055557/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/21/millions-without-water-libya-armed-group-cuts-off-supply |archive-date= 21 May 2019 |url-status=live}} and their commander was claimed to be Khalifa Ehnaish, loyal to Haftar. The LNA denied command responsibility for the attack.

On 2 July 2019, an airstrike hit the Tajoura Detention Center outside Tripoli, while hundreds of people were inside the facility. It killed at least 53 of them and injured 130 others. UNSMIL suspected that the mass killing of civilians was a war crime.

On 27 July 2019, an airstrike on a field hospital near the capital Tripoli killed five doctors, and wounded seven other people. The attack is believed to have been carried out by LNA aircraft.{{cite web|url=https://africafeeds.com/2019/07/28/libya-air-strike-on-hospital-kills-five-doctors/|title=Libya: Air strike on hospital kills five doctors|date=28 July 2019 |access-date=28 July 2019|publisher=AfricaFeeds}}

On 4 August, an airstrike by the LNA against a wedding in Murzuk killed 43 people and injured 60.{{cite news | last1= Assad | first1= Abdulkader | title= EU: Airstrike on Libya's Murzuq may amount to a war crime | date= 5 August 2019 |newspaper= The Libya Observer | url= https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/eu-airstrike-libyas-murzuq-may-amount-war-crime |access-date= 9 August 2019 |archive-url= http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20190809001637/http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/index2.php?url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/eu-airstrike-libyas-murzuq-may-amount-war-crime |archive-date= 9 August 2019 |url-status=live}} The European External Action Service commented on the civilian deaths at Murzuk and referred to the legal principle that "indiscriminate attacks on densely populated residential areas" may constitute war crimes.{{cite web | title =Statement by the Spokesperson on the attack in Murzuq, Libya | website= European External Action Service |date = 5 August 2019 | url = https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-Homepage/66194/statement-spokesperson-attack-murzuq-libya_en | access-date = 9 August 2019 |archive-url= http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20210403190035/http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/index2.php?url=https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-Homepage/66194/statement-spokesperson-attack-murzuq-libya_en |archive-date= 3 April 2021 |url-status=live}}

UNSMIL described 18 November aerial attack on a biscuit factory at Wadi Rabi'a in Tripoli, which killed ten people, as a possible war crime.

On 26 June 2019, four Libyan families filed a lawsuit in the United States (US) federal court against Haftar for war crimes that took place during the 2019 Western Libya offensive, seeking {{currency|125|USD}} million in damages and compensation. The lawsuit alleged that Haftar was responsible for "torture, mass murder, indiscriminate destruction of civilian property and genocide".{{cite news | last1= De Luce | first1=Dan | title= Libyan warlord praised by Trump is sued in U.S. for alleged rights abuses, war crimes | date= 26 June 2019 |work=NBC News |url= https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/libyan-warlord-trump-praised-sued-u-s-alleged-rights-abuses-n1022001 |access-date=27 June 2019}}

Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj, also the chairman of the GNA's Presidential Council, accused Haftar of betraying them and launching a coup d'état.[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/04/gna-head-accuses-haftar-betrayal-vows-tripoli-push-190406195133847.html GNA head accuses Haftar of 'betrayal', vows to end Tripoli push]. Al Jazeera. Published 7 April 2019. He believed that his previous meetings with Haftar in earlier months had been bringing genuine progress to a political solution. He stated that "When we hosted the UN Secretary General in Tripoli, we were surprised to hear about Haftar's military mobilization after the progress of the political solution in the country." Sarraj also stated that the government will defend the capital.[https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libyas-al-sarraj-calls-haftar-backstabber-demands-countries-supporting-him-stop-it Libya's al-Sarraj calls Haftar backstabber, demands countries supporting him to stop it]. The Libya Observer. Published 7 April 2019. On 17 April, the GNA Presidential Council stated their categorical refusal of any dialogue that involves the participation of LNA Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar.{{cite web|url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/presidential-council-high-council-state-heads-say-haftar-wont-be-part-peace-talks|title=Presidential Council, High Council of State Heads say Haftar won't be part of peace talks {{!}} The Libya Observer|website=libyaobserver.ly|language=en|access-date=16 April 2019}}

Colonel Mohamed Gnounou, spokesman of the GNA army since 6 April, announced that the Libyan Army under the Presidential Council was advancing on Haftar's forces to defeat the coup. He also said that "This attack is a surprising one that destroyed the Libyans' hopes for democracy as all of them were preparing for the upcoming national conference in Ghadames."[https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libyan-army-launches-volcano-rage-military-operation-defeat-haftars-coup-forces Libyan Army launches "Volcano of Rage" military operation to defeat Haftar's coup forces] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407214404/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libyan-army-launches-volcano-rage-military-operation-defeat-haftars-coup-forces |date=7 April 2019 }}. The Libya Observer. Published 7 April 2019.

On 7 April, the deputy chief of the Libyan Presidential Council, Ali Faraj Qatrani, defected to the LNA, resigned from his position within the GNA, and stated that GNA head Fayez al-Sarraj was "controlled by militias". He expressed support for the LNA offensive on Tripoli, stating that it would rid the city of "terrorists and criminal gangs".{{cite web|url=https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/1669676/sarraj-deputy-quits-voices-support-libyan-national-army|title=Sarraj Deputy Quits, Voices Support for Libyan National Army|website=Asharq AL-awsat|language=en|access-date=8 April 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Oded121351/status/1115151390400307200|title=#Libya- #GNA Vice President of the Presidential Council Ali Faraj Qatrani resigns, citing support for the #LNA's operation to "liberate #Tripoli"pic.twitter.com/CZaUXCKuKd|last=Berkowitz|first=Oded|date=8 April 2019|website=@Oded121351|language=en|access-date=8 April 2019}}

The Libyan Popular National Movement, which is considered an illegal group by the GNA, declared in a press statement that they support the army's move to end the "militia rule in Tripoli" and salute the sacrifices of the sons of the Libyan Armed Forces.{{cite web|url=https://www.libyaakhbar.com/news/911597.html|title=الحركة الوطنية الشعبية الليبية تؤيد تحرك الجيش لبسط الأمن و إنهاء حكم الميليشيات فى طرابلس|date=5 April 2019|website=libyaakhbar.com|language=ar|access-date=12 April 2019|archive-date=12 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412134653/https://www.libyaakhbar.com/news/911597.html|url-status=dead}}

On 16 April, The advisory council of the Al-Barghata tribe announced its support of the LNA offensive and rejected any foreign interference in Libyan affairs.{{cite web|url=https://libyaschannel.com/2019/04/16/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%84%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%BA%D8%AB%D8%A9-%D9%8A%D8%B9%D9%84/|title=المجلس الاستشاري لقبيلة البراغثة يعلن تأييده للقوات المسلحة|date=16 April 2019|website=قناة ليبيا|language=ar|access-date=16 April 2019}}

On Friday 12 April, two thousand people protested on the streets of Tripoli and Misrata opposing the LNA military attack on Tripoli. Protestors objected against what they claimed was backing for the attack by France, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia, with Misrata protestors burning a French flag.{{cite news|last1=Zaptia|first1=Sami|title=Thousands demonstrate in Tripoli and Misrata against war, Hafter and Hafter's foreign allies|date=13 April 2019|work=Libya Herald|url=https://www.libyaherald.com/2019/04/13/thousands-demonstrate-in-tripoli-and-misrata-against-war-hafter-and-hafters-foreign-allies/|access-date=14 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413235547/https://www.libyaherald.com/2019/04/13/thousands-demonstrate-in-tripoli-and-misrata-against-war-hafter-and-hafters-foreign-allies/|archive-date=13 April 2019|url-status=live}} The following Friday on 19 April 2019 people protested in Martyrs' Square, Tripoli, protesting both against Haftar and against foreign power support for Haftar, in particular against that of France.{{cite news | title=Heavy clashes near Libya's Tripoli amid 'new phase of attack' | date= 20 April 2019 | publisher= Al Jazeera English | url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/04/heavy-clashes-libya-tripoli-phase-attack-190420150424744.html |access-date= 20 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420174420/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/04/heavy-clashes-libya-tripoli-phase-attack-190420150424744.html |archive-date= 20 April 2019 |url-status=live}}{{cite news | language = fr | title= En Libye, des gilets jaunes pour dénoncer l'offensive d'Haftar et la France |trans-title = In Libya, yellow vests protestors denounce the Haftar offensive and France | date= 19 April 2019 | publisher= Orange Actu/AFP | url=https://actu.orange.fr/monde/en-libye-des-gilets-jaunes-pour-denoncer-l-offensive-d-haftar-et-la-france-CNT000001f4JGs.html |access-date= 20 April 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190420201624/https://actu.orange.fr/monde/en-libye-des-gilets-jaunes-pour-denoncer-l-offensive-d-haftar-et-la-france-CNT000001f4JGs.html |archive-date= 20 April 2019 |url-status=live}} Some of 19 April protestors wore reflective vests that Agence France Presse associated with the yellow vests movement. One of these carried a poster stating, "Surprised by the French response to the attack on Tripoli" ("{{lang|fr|Surpris par la conduite française face à l'attaque de Tripoli}}"). Protests in Martyrs' Square continued on 26 April, the third Friday in a row.{{cite news| title=UN: Rockets hit civilian areas in Libya's capital Tripoli| date=26 April 2019| publisher=WTOP-FM/AP| url=https://wtop.com/real-estate/2019/04/un-rockets-hit-civilian-areas-in-libyas-capital-tripoli/| access-date=26 April 2019| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426215321/https://wtop.com/real-estate/2019/04/un-rockets-hit-civilian-areas-in-libyas-capital-tripoli/| archive-date=26 April 2019| url-status=live| df=dmy-all}}

Street protests against Haftar and the LNA continued in Tripoli and Misrata on 3 May.{{cite news | title= Tripoli and Misrata protest, may 3, 2019 | date= 4 May 2019 | publisher= The Libya Observer | url= https://www.libyaobserver.ly/videos/tripoli-and-misrata-protest-may-3-2019 |access-date= 7 May 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190505202916/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/videos/tripoli-and-misrata-protest-may-3-2019 |archive-date= 5 May 2019 |url-status=live}} Tripoli protestors directly criticised what they claimed was French support for Haftar and the LNA, with some carrying posters showing French president Emmanuel Macron crossed out in red. Several protestors wore yellow vests to symbolise their opposition to French authorities.{{cite news | language = fr | title= Des Libyens en gilets jaunes dénoncent une ingérence française |trans-title = Libyans in yellow vests complain about French interference | date= 5 May 2019 | publisher= Valeurs actuelles | url= https://www.valeursactuelles.com/monde/des-libyens-en-gilets-jaunes-denoncent-une-ingerence-francaise-106650 |access-date= 5 May 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190506175332/https://www.valeursactuelles.com/monde/des-libyens-en-gilets-jaunes-denoncent-une-ingerence-francaise-106650 |archive-date= 6 May 2019 |url-status=live}}

Protests in Martyrs' Square were again held on 27 September, protesting against the attack on Tripoli and against foreign intervention by France, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt,{{cite news | title= Tripoli war protest, September 27, 2019 |trans-title = | date= 28 September 2019 |newspaper= The Libya Observer | url= https://www.libyaobserver.ly/videos/tripoli-war-protest-september-27-2019 |access-date=29 October 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20191029205824/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/videos/tripoli-war-protest-september-27-2019 |archive-date= 29 October 2019 |url-status=live }} and again on 18 October. Participants in 18 October protest condemned the LNA bombing of the al-Furnaj area that killed three children, called for Haftar to be held accountable internationally, and called for the GNA to boycott the Berlin conference, planned as the second step of the Salamé three-point peace plan, until the LNA stopped its attack.{{cite news | title= Tripoli war protest, October 18, 2019 |trans-title = | date= 19 October 2019 |newspaper= The Libya Observer | url= https://www.libyaobserver.ly/videos/tripoli-war-protest-october-18-2019 |access-date=29 October 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20191029205813/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/videos/tripoli-war-protest-october-18-2019 |archive-date= 29 October 2019 |url-status=live }}

The head of UNSMIL, Ghassan Salamé, complimented Libyan citizens and the Libyan Central Commission of Municipal Council Elections for holding local elections on 20 April in Brak al-Shati, Edri al-Shati, al-Rahibat, Ubari, al-Garda al-Shati, al-Shwairif and Zaltan despite the intense military conflict taking place.{{cite news| title=UN envoy hails Libyans' keenness on holding municipal elections despite war| date=20 April 2019| publisher=The Libya Observer| url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/un-envoy-hails-libyans-keenness-holding-municipal-elections-despite-war| access-date=20 April 2019| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420220102/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/un-envoy-hails-libyans-keenness-holding-municipal-elections-despite-war| archive-date=20 April 2019| url-status=live| df=dmy-all}} Elections continued in Sabha on 27 April but were blocked by the LNA in Sabratha and Sorman.{{cite news | last1= Alharathy | first1= Safa | title= Sabha holds municipal council elections | date= 28 April 2019 | publisher= The Libya Observer | url= https://www.libyaobserver.ly/inbrief/sabha-holds-municipal-council-elections |access-date= 29 April 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190430223642/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/inbrief/sabha-holds-municipal-council-elections |archive-date= 30 April 2019 |url-status=live}}

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres stated on Twitter that he hoped for confrontation around Tripoli to be avoided and that the UN was committed to facilitating a political solution. On 5 April, the UN Security Council called on Haftar to stop all movements of his forces.{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/04/boss-leaves-libya-deeply-concerned-fears-war-loom-190405141340254.html|title=UN chief 'deeply concerned' as fears of new Libya war loom|work=Al Jazeera|date=5 April 2019|access-date=5 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405211816/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/04/boss-leaves-libya-deeply-concerned-fears-war-loom-190405141340254.html|archive-date=5 April 2019|url-status=live}}

On 4 April, the United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, France, and Italy in a joint statement condemned the offensive.{{Cite news|url=https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/libya/events/article/libya-joint-statement-by-france-italy-the-uae-the-uk-and-the-us-04-04-2019|title=Libya – Joint Statement by France, Italy, the UAE, the UK and the US (4 April 2019)|publisher=France Diplomate|date=4 April 2019}} On 6 April the G7 countries stated there was no military solution to Libya's power struggle and urged Haftar to halt the advance on Tripoli.{{cite news|url=https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-g7-summit-haftar/g7-powers-urge-haftar-to-halt-advance-on-libyas-capital-idUKKCN1RI0DQ|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406182159/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-g7-summit-haftar/g7-powers-urge-haftar-to-halt-advance-on-libyas-capital-idUKKCN1RI0DQ|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 April 2019|title=G7 powers urge Haftar to halt advance on Libya's capital|publisher=Reuters|date=6 April 2019|access-date=6 April 2019}}

On 5 April, Egypt expressed its deep concern over the conflict in Tripoli and urged all sides to avoid escalation. Egypt also announced its commitment to UN efforts to find a political solution to the Libyan Crisis adding that a political solution is the only option.{{cite web|url=http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/329483/Egypt/Politics-/Egypt-voices-deep-concern-over-new-developments-in.aspx|title=Egypt voices deep concern over new developments in Libya – Politics – Egypt – Ahram Online|website=english.ahram.org.eg}} On 9 April, Egypt expressed support for the Libyan National Army and its push to dismantle all remaining militias, and also cautioned against foreign intervention in the conflict.{{cite web|url=http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/329708/-.aspx|title='Egypt committed to supporting Libyan national army in battle against armed militias,' parliament speaker – Politics – Egypt – Ahram Online|website=english.ahram.org.eg|access-date=9 April 2019}} On 14 April, President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, met with LNA Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar in Cairo and announced his support for the LNA's counterterrorism efforts, stating that "the fight toward terrorism"..."allows the establishment of a stable and sovereign civil state, and will start the reconstruction of Libya in various fields."{{cite web|url=https://www.egyptindependent.com/sisi-stressed-egypts-support-for-counterterrorism-efforts-in-libya/|title=Sisi stressed Egypt's support for counterterrorism efforts in Libya|date=14 April 2019|website=Egypt Independent|language=en-US|access-date=14 April 2019}}

On the same day, Russia called on all sides to come to an agreement.{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-egypt-russia-libya-lavrov-idUSKCN1RI09J|title=Russia wants politicians in Libya to agree between themselves|date=6 April 2019|work=Reuters}} The UN stated that the planned Libyan national conference to organise elections would go ahead regardless of the offensive, in Ghadamis on 14–16 April 2019.{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security/u-n-to-hold-libya-conference-as-planned-despite-surge-in-fighting-envoy-idUSKCN1RI0C2|title=U.N. to hold Libya conference as planned despite surge in fighting – envoy|date=6 April 2019|work=Reuters|author1=Ahmed Elumami|author2=Ayman al-Warfalli}}

On 7 April, the United States withdrew an unspecified contingent of United States Africa Command forces from Libya.{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/81567c0fa8734342b6d8579bbd0e84e0|title=US army general says forces to relocate outside Libya|date=7 April 2019|website=AP NEWS|access-date=7 April 2019}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47844513|title=Evacuations as Libya unrest worsens|date=7 April 2019|access-date=7 April 2019|language=en-GB}} India evacuated 15 Central Reserve Police Force peacekeepers to Tunisia.{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sushma-swaraj-crpf-squad-safely-evacuated-as-libya-conflict-worsens-2019340|title=CRPF Squad Safely Evacuated As Libya Conflict Worsens, Says Sushma Swaraj|website=NDTV.com|access-date=7 April 2019}} The UN called for a two-hour ceasefire to evacuate wounded soldiers and civilians. Meanwhile, Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have called on the LNA to end their advance on Tripoli, stating that any such resolution should apply to all parties and not just the LNA in particular.{{cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3005069/air-strikes-bombard-tripoli-eastern-libyan-forces-attempt|title=Fighting rages in Libya: is it headed towards full-blown civil war?|date=8 April 2019|website=South China Morning Post|language=en|access-date=8 April 2019}}{{cite news|url=https://www.france24.com/en/20190408-russia-blocks-un-libya-statement-singling-out-haftars-forces|agency=Agence France-Presse|title=Russia blocks UN Libya statement singling out Haftar's forces|date=8 April 2019}}

On 9 April, UNSMIL stated that the Libyan National Conference, an upcoming peace conference in Ghadames, which would have attempted to create a roadmap to new elections, was postponed due to the fighting.{{cite web|url=https://www.afp.com/en/news/3954/un-postpones-libya-talks-violence-rages-doc-1fh95t2|title=UN postpones Libya talks as violence rages|website=AFP.com|date=16 January 2012 |language=en|access-date=9 April 2019}} The conference was previously scheduled for 14–16 April.{{cite web|url=http://www.ansamed.info/ansamed/en/news/sections/generalnews/2019/04/09/libya-un-postpones-ghadames-national-conference_3d02554d-8292-4972-bfa4-22721124ae34.html|title=Libya: UN postpones Ghadames national conference – General news|date=9 April 2019|website=ANSAMed|language=en|access-date=9 April 2019|archive-date=10 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410172327/http://www.ansamed.info/ansamed/en/news/sections/generalnews/2019/04/09/libya-un-postpones-ghadames-national-conference_3d02554d-8292-4972-bfa4-22721124ae34.html|url-status=dead}}

Tunisia increased security on its border with Libya since the start of the offensive.{{cite web|url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20190406-tunisia-tightens-security-along-libya-border/|title=Tunisia tightens security along Libya border|date=6 April 2019|website=Middle East Monitor}} On 10 April, Tunisia fully closed the Ras Ajdir border crossing with Libya.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlkhaleejOnline/status/1115972367812112386|title=عاجل #تونس {{!}} وسائل إعلامية: السلطات التونسية تغلق معبر "رأس جدير" الحدودي مع #ليبيا|last=أونلاين|first=الخليج|date=10 April 2019|website=@AlkhaleejOnline|language=ar|access-date=10 April 2019}}

On 19 April, the White House announced that the U.S. president had spoken with Khalifa Haftar on Monday, 15 April, stating that Donald Trump "recognized Field Marshal Haftar's significant role in fighting terrorism and securing Libya's oil resources."{{cite web |url=https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/white-house-says-trump-spoke-libyan-commander-haftar-monday/|title=White House says Trump spoke to Libyan commander Haftar on Monday|website=Middle East Eye|date=19 April 2019|access-date=19 April 2019}}

In a joint statement released on July 16, 2019, France, Britain, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, United States and Italy on 16 July called for an immediate end of hostilities around Tripoli and warned of attempts by "terrorist groups" to take advantage of the political void in Libya.{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security/france-britain-egypt-uae-u-s-italy-call-for-immediate-end-of-libya-violence-idUSKCN1UB249|title=France, Britain, Egypt, UAE, U.S., Italy call for immediate end of Libya violence|work=Reuters|date=16 July 2019}}

On 2 January 2020, the Turkish Grand National Assembly voted 325–184 to send troops to help the GNA in Libya.{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/01/turkey-parliament-approves-military-deployment-libya-200102113511422.html|title=Turkey's parliament approves military deployment to Libya|website=Al Jazeera|date=2 January 2020}}

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