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UN-recognized Libyan leader denies presence of Syrians

Reports shared on social media accounts linked to warlord Khalifa Haftar do not reflect truth, says premier's office

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15:20 - 29/12/2019 Sunday
Update: 15:22 - 29/12/2019 Sunday
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Tunisia, Tunis, Reuters
Libya's UN-recognised Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj
Tunisia, Tunis, Reuters Libya's UN-recognised Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj

Libya’s UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) on Sunday hit back at social media allegations on the presence of “Syrian elements” in the military headquarters in the capital.

According to a statement by Prime Minister Fayez Al-Sarraj's office, the reports -- issued by social media accounts affiliated with warlord Khalifa Haftar, commanding eastern forces opposing the GNA -- suggesting a Syrian presence in the capital Tripoli do not reflect the truth.

The statement said such baseless reports are nothing but smear campaigns targeting the UN-recognized government of the war-weary country.

Since the ouster and death of ruler Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, two seats of power have emerged in Libya: one in eastern Libya supported mainly by Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, and the GNA in Tripoli, which enjoys UN and international recognition.

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