Libyan government condemns airstrike on airbase by rival forces

Libya's UN-backed government of national accord condemned Tuesday in a statement an airstrike in the central district of Al-Jufra by the rival forces of army general Khalifa Haftar.


The attack struck an airplane belonging to the government forces, "which carried military officers on their way to pay condolences to a deceased fellow officer's family," and wounded "several" troops, the statement said.

"We strongly warn against this unjustified continued escalation which would result in unwanted conflict," it added.

However, a spokesman for the army led by Haftar announced on the same day the airstrike targeted the al-Qaida terrorist group.
 [Xinhua/China]
5/1/17
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