Libyan media : In a move disavowed by the Libyan government , a retired military general led Libyan troops and other forces loyal to him in a deadly attack Friday against Islamist militants in and around the eastern city of Benghazi , Libyan media reported . Retired General Khalifa Haftar leads offensive against Benghazi militants . Offensive against Libyan military forces , but attack not authorized by Tripoli , he says . Acting Prime Minister says unauthorized attack amounts to ` ` coup '' At least 12 killed , 91 injured in in - area fighting , state - run news agency says .
Libyan media : Retired General Khalifa Haftar leads offensive against Benghazi militants . Offensive against Libyan military forces , but attack not authorized by Tripoli , he says . Acting Prime Minister says unauthorized attack amounts to ` ` coup '' At least 12 killed , 91 injured in in - area fighting , state - run news agency says .