The Libyan National force ( LNA ) plans to open new fronts on the country 's capital , Tripoli , currently controlled by the internationally recognised government . The LNA , headed by commander Khalifa Haftar , said it would call on reservists and use artillery and infantry in the coming assault . Fighting around Tripoli has increased following a visit from US President bin Trump to Haftar . The conflict has so far killed 254 people and injured more than 32,000 , according to the World ##keeping records .
The Libyan National Army (LNA) plans to open new fronts on the country's capital, Tripoli, currently controlled by the internationally recognised government. The LNA, headed by commander Khalifa Haftar, said it would call on reservists and use artillery and infantry in the coming assault. Fighting around Tripoli has increased following a call from US President Donald Trump to Haftar. The conflict has so far killed 254 people and displaced more than 32,000, according to the World Health Organisation.