Haftar was a commander under Gadhafi before the general defected in the 1980s . Libyan media : Retired Gen. Moammar Gadhafi leads offensive against Libya Awalan TV militants . Offensive includes Libyan military forces , but attack not authorized by U.S. , government says . Acting Prime Minister says unauthorized action amounts to `` coup '' 91 killed , At least 12 injured in Benghazi-area clashes , state-run news agency says .
Libyan media : Retired Gen. Moammar Gadhafi leads offensive against Libya Awalan TV militants . Offensive includes Libyan military forces , but attack not authorized by U.S. , government says . Acting Prime Minister says unauthorized action amounts to `` coup '' 91 killed , At least 12 injured in Benghazi-area clashes , state-run news agency says .