The head of Libya’s UN-backed Government Fayez al-Sarraj on Saturday accused his rival Khalifa Haftar of betraying him over a military offensive against the Capital Tripoli which risks plunging the country into civil war.
Forces loyal to the Libyan commander have pressed on with their assault despite international calls to halt hostilities.
In a televised address, Sarraj warned of a “war without a winner”.
“We have extended our hands towards peace but after the aggression that has taken place on the part of forces belonging to Haftar... He will find nothing but strength and firmness,” he said.