US Sec. of State Pompeo urges Libyan National Army to stop its offensive on Tripoli

According to the latest statement issued by the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the US requires the Libyan National Army loyal to Gen. Khalifa Haftar to stop its offensive on Tripoli.

Pompeo noted: "The United States is deeply concerned about fighting near Tripoli. We have made clear that we oppose the military offensive by Khalifa Haftar's forces and urge the immediate halt to these military operations against the Libyan capital. Forces should return to status quo ante positions".

Over the weekend, the unrest in Libya flared up after the Libyan government said it would start a counterattack to clear the forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar. Haftar's 'Libyan National Army' continued its push to enter the Tripoli on Sunday.