On 30 April, the LNA allegedly arrested an ISIS fighter on the Wadi Rabea axis in southern Tripoli.
Day: May 13, 2020
6 May – 12 May: No relevant developments.
No relevant developments.
6 May – 12 May: LNA attacks central Tripoli
On 7 May, the LNA launched shells within the vicinity of the GNA Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Supreme Court, and the Turkish and Italian Ambassadors’ residencies. On 11 May, the Foreign Ministers of Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece and the UAE issued a joint declaration in which they expressed concern over the current escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean.
6 May – 12 May: LNA spokesperson indicates deal between Haftar and Saleh
On 11 May, the LNA spokesperson, indicated that a deal had been brokered between Haftar, and the chairman of the HoR, Saleh. On 9 May, the LNA launched as many as 150 artillery shells on Tripoli. On 6 May, the LNA announced a new aerial operation against the GNA dubbed “Operation Ababil Birds”. Throughout the week GNA-aligned Turkish drones launched aerial attacks on the LNA controlled Watiya airbase.