Anti-Haftar forces near Libya capital launch counter-attack

Libyan fighters loyal to the Government of National Accord drive a jeep mounted with a heavy weapon during clashes with strongman Khalifa Haftar's forces south of Tripoli on Saturday. [AFP]

Forces loyal to Libya's unity government announced Saturday a counter-attack against military strongman Khalifa Haftar's fighters, as clashes south of the capital Tripoli intensified.

"We have launched a new phase of attack. Orders were given early this morning to advance and gain ground," said Mustafa al-Mejii, a spokesman for the Government of National Accord's (GNA's) forces.