The United States on Wednesday condemned as “abhorrent” an air strike in Libya that killed more than 40 migrants as it urged talks to resolve the country’s conflict.
But Wednesday evening a spokesman for the strongman said “the forces deny their responsibility in the attack on the migrant centre of Tajoura”.The European Union — as well as Turkey and Qatar — called for an independent probe, while France urged a “de-escalation” and the Arab League a “halt” to fighting between Haftar and GNA forces.
The GNA accused pro-Haftar forces — who control much of eastern and southern Libya — of having carried out a “premeditated” and “precise” attack on the migrant centre.The suburb of Tajoura, which has several military sites belonging to pro-GNA armed groups, is regularly targeted in air raids by Haftar’s forces.