Libya: during Ramadan, fighting continues

Diving for a month in a deadly conflict, Libya appears more than ever mired in chaos, after the call of Marshal Haftar to redouble efforts to conquer Tripoli, seat of the Government of National Unity, and a divided Parliament.

The country, in the grip of instability since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, has again entered a spiral of war. Brought by the strongman of the east of the country, Marshal Haftar, with a military offensive on Tripoli on April 4, seat of the Government of National Union (GNA) of Fayez al-Sarraj, recognized by the international community.

After a rapid progression, the troops of the self-proclaimed Libyan National Army (ANL) trample for a month at the gates of Tripoli, barred by forces loyal to the GNA, including armed groups in the city of Misrata. Since 4 April, clashes and bombings have left at least 432 people killed, 2,069 injured and more than 50,000 internally displaced, according to the UN, which has made repeated calls to stop hostilities......