Sky's Alex Crawford joins the disparate group of fighters defending Tripoli from Khalifa Haftar and the Libyan National Army.
But about 15 kilometres from Martyrs Square, two sets of Libyans have their guns and weapons trained on each other.The fighting took place about 15 kilometres from Martyrs Square
His advance on the capital has done what dozens of diplomats and politicians have failed to do - force several of the multiple militia operating in Libya to form a loose alliance against him. "The president affirmed Egypt's support in efforts to fight terrorism and extremist militias to achieve security and stability for Libyan citizens throughout the country," Mr el-Sisi's office said.
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