Rocket fire on the Libyan capital Tripoli, which the UN-recognised government blamed on military strongman Khalifa Haftar, killed six people ahead of a Security Council meeting yesterday over a ceasefire. Diplomats have long complained that Libyan peace efforts have been stymied by major powers backing the rival sides, with Haftar ally Russia quibbling over the proposed wording of the ceasefire demand even as the bombardment of Tripoli intensifies. Three of the six killed in the rocket fire on the south Tripoli neighbourhoods of Abu Salim and Al-Antisar late on Tuesday were women. 35 other people were wounded.
12:00 AM, April 18, 2019 / LAST MODIFIED: 12:06 AM, April 18, 2019
6 killed in Libya capital

Stay updated on the go with The Daily Star Android & iOS News App. Click here to download it for your device.
Grameenphone:
Type START <space> BR and send SMS it to 22222
Robi:
Type START <space> BR and send SMS it to 2222
Banglalink:
Type START <space> BR and send SMS it to 2225
Leave your comments
Comment Policy