Abdel Fattah al-Sisi speaking in a pre-recorded message which was played during the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly
Sisi committed to ridding Libya of armed militias
Egyptian President says his country is committed to helping Libyans put an end to blatant interference of some regional parties.
Wednesday 23/09/2020
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi speaking in a pre-recorded message which was played during the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly
NEW YORK - Egypt is committed to helping Libyans "rid their country of armed militias and terrorist organizations, and put an end to the blatant interference of some regional parties," Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.
Libya descended into chaos after the NATO-backed overthrow of leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. Since 2014, it has been split, with an internationally recognized government controlling the capital, Tripoli, and the northwest, while military leader Khalifa Haftar in Benghazi rules the east.
Haftar is supported by the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Russia, while the Tripoli-based government is backed by Turkey and Qatar.