Libya
The Libyan National Army (LNA) on Wednesday denied blocking United Nations planes from landing in the country:
It follows claims that forces loyal to eastern commander, Khalifa Haftar were hampering the UN’s aid and peace efforts.
“We do not give permission to land at a base controlled by a colonizer (Turkey), as this may cause any operation against these aircrafts or against these individuals and thus, we will be accused for it. You (Salame) can use Misrata Airport, it is open for civil and private flights, and it receives dozens of flights daily” said, LNA spokesperson, Brigadier General Ahmed al-Mosmari.
The United Nations Mission to Libya, in a statement issued on Wednesday morning, expressed regret that its regular flights flying staff to and from Libya did not obtain permission to land.
It added that the matter was repeated on several occasions over the past few weeks.
Libya has been in turmoil since 2011, when a civil war toppled longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi who was later killed.
On Wednesday, the UN’s Security Council endorsed a 55-point road map for ending the war in Libya. It also condemned the recent increase in violence in the oil-rich North African nation.
AP
01:07
Sudan keeps key aid crossing from Chad open to keep humanitarian aid flowing
00:58
Egypt says its working to halt Israel's 'aggression' on Lebanon
01:58
Climate adaption: Unfulfilled pledges mean “lost lives and denied development” – UN chief
01:40
Study finds private jet emissions have surge over past five years
00:56
South Sudan's peace monitoring body meets to discuss election postponement
02:31
UN extends Western Sahara mission amidst abstentions and Algerian protest