Libya crisis: Egypt’s Sisi backs Haftar assault on Tripoli
Warlord also understood to have private support of Saudi Arabia and the UAE
Khalifa Haftar, the Libyan warlord bombarding the capital Tripoli in an attempt to oust the country’s UN-recognised government, has won unequivocal support from the Egyptian leader, Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, his closest political ally.
“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,” Sisi’s office said on Sunday.