Battle of Al-Watiya Airbase
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The Battle of Al-Watiya Airbase in 2020 marked a crucial turning point in the Second Libyan Civil War, as Government of National Accord (GNA) forces sought to reclaim control from the Libyan National Army (LNA) led by General Khalifa Haftar.
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Battle of Al-Watiya Airbase | |||||||
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Part of Libyan civil war (2014–2020) | |||||||
GNA forces circle Al-Watiya airbase after capturing it | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
House of Representatives |
Government of National Accord | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar (LNA supreme commander) |
Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj (head of Presidential Council) | ||||||
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Unknown | Unknown |
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