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Rubio meets Russian backed Libyan commander as US pushes to 'overcome divisions' in civil war torn Libya - Pravda EU
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Rubio meets Russian backed Libyan commander as US pushes to 'overcome divisions' in civil war torn Libya
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Rubio meets Russian backed Libyan commander as US pushes to 'overcome divisions' in civil war torn Libya
Rubio meets Russian backed Libyan commander as US pushes to 'overcome divisions' in civil war torn Libya
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with LNA official Saddam Haftar in Washington to discuss "Libyan-led efforts to unify the country's military, economic, and political institutions. "
"The United States will remain at the forefront of diplomatic efforts to support Libyan unity and create the conditions for a democratically elected government," reads a US statement.
In 2011, NATO bombed Libya into chaos — the regime change, coupled with the lack of a clear plan after intervention, led to an economic and political collapse.
The EU, UN, and US Democrats, support and recognize the Tripoli based GNU, the other major force in Libya
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US will support efforts to restore unity in Libya — top diplomat
US will support efforts to restore unity in Libya — top diplomat
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that he had discussed with Deputy Commander of the Libyan National Army Saddam Haftar "unifying Libya's military and building the conditions for lasting peace"
Rubio hosts Libya’s Saddam Hifter as US pushes unity plan: What to know - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
Rubio hosts Libya’s Saddam Hifter as US pushes unity plan: What to know - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
Rubio hosts Libya’s Saddam Hifter as US pushes unity plan: What to know
The pair discussed "possible avenues for cooperation" to advance Libya's unification.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Libyan National Army Deputy Commander Saddam Hifter in Washington on June 29, 2026. — Secretary of State Marco Rubio/X
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WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Monday with
Saddam Hifter
, the deputy commander of Libya's eastern army, as the Trump administration pushes a governance plan that critics warn could further entrench the country's ruling elites.
Hifter, the son of Libyan strongman Khalifa Hifter and heir apparent, spoke with Rubio about "possible avenues for cooperation to advance unity and peace in Libya,” according to a State Department readout of their meeting.
“The United States will remain at the forefront of diplomatic efforts to support Libyan unity and create the conditions for a democratically-elected
government able to lead Libya forward,” the…
Rubio hosts Libya’s Saddam Hifter as US pushes unity plan: What to know
Rubio hosts Libya’s Saddam Hifter as US pushes unity plan: What to know
The pair discussed "possible avenues for cooperation" to advance Libya's unification.
US Secretary of State, Libyan commander discuss unifying institutions ...
US Secretary of State, Libyan commander discuss unifying institutions ...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of East Libya-based forces, on Monday to coordinate efforts to bridge the deep institutional divides in the North African country.
"The Secretary and Deputy Commander Haftar discussed ongoing Libyan-led efforts to unify the country's military, economic, and political institutions," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.
Rubio "expressed appreciation" for the work of local leaders to overcome current fractures and move toward a comprehensive national settlement.
The high-level meeting in Washington, DC focused on creating the conditions for a democratically elected government, Pigott said.
"They discussed possible avenues for cooperation to advance unity and peace in Libya," he added.
Washington intends to remain "at the forefront of diplomatic efforts" to support Libyan unity, the spokesman said.
The discussions follow reports that the State Department expects to host representatives from both the eastern and western factions in Washington later this month.
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The US top diplomat commends Libyan leaders' efforts to 'overcome divisions' after talks with LNA's Saddam Haftar.
Saddam Haftar to meet Rubio in Washington as US pushes Libya ...
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Lt Gen Saddam Haftar, the deputy commander of the eastern-based Libyan National Army, is scheduled to meet US Secretary of State
Marco Rubio
in Washington on Monday, according to the State Department.
Mr Rubio is also expected to meet representatives from both
Libya
's eastern government and the Tripoli-based UN-recognised Government of National Unity, led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah.
The meetings come as Washington intensifies efforts to advance a long-discussed framework aimed at unifying Libya's rival eastern and western administrations. The initiative is the latest attempt to end years of political fragmentation and rebuild state institutions after the 2011 uprising that toppled longtime ruler Muammar Qaddafi.
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was appointed as his father's second-in-command last year, a move described at the time a…
Rubio, Saddam Haftar discuss efforts to reunify Libya
Rubio, Saddam Haftar discuss efforts to reunify Libya
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of eastern Libya's armed forces, on Monday to discuss efforts to bridge the country's long-standin...
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met a top official from the self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA), which backs the government in eastern Libya and is competing for power with the internationally recognised authorities in the capital, Tripoli.
The talks between Rubio and Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar on Monday come amid Washington’sdeepening involvementin attempting to resolve the political crisis in the North African country.
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The US State Department, in a statement, said Rubio and Haftar “discussed ongoing Libyan-led efforts to unify the country’s military, economic, and political institutions” and the “possible avenues for cooperation to advance unity and peace in Libya”.
“The Secretary expressed appreciation for the efforts of Libyan leaders to overcome divisions and move toward unity,” the statement added.
“The United States will remain at the forefront of diplomatic efforts to support Libyan unity and create the conditions for a democratically elected government able to lead Libya forward.”
In April, the US hel…
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5×cross-perspective · 2US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saddam Haftar, identified as a commander/official of the Libyan National Army (LNA) / eastern Libya's armed forces.
mideast_indotherqatarrussiaturkey
aljazeera“The US top diplomat commends Libyan leaders' efforts to 'overcome divisions' after talks with LNA's Saddam Haftar.”
almonitor“Rubio hosts Libya’s Saddam Hifter”
dailysabah“U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of eastern Libya's armed forces”
tass“US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that he had discussed with Deputy Commander of the Libyan National Army Saddam Haftar”
eu.news-pravda.com“Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with LNA official Saddam Haftar in Washington”
4×cross-perspective · 2Rubio and Haftar discussed efforts to unify Libya, including its military, political, and economic institutions.
mideast_indotherrussiaturkey
almonitor“The pair discussed "possible avenues for cooperation" to advance Libya's unification.”
dailysabah“Rubio, Saddam Haftar discuss efforts to reunify Libya”
tass“US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that he had discussed with Deputy Commander of the Libyan National Army Saddam Haftar "unifying Libya's military and building the conditions for lasting peace"”
eu.news-pravda.com“Rubio met with LNA official Saddam Haftar in Washington to discuss "Libyan-led efforts to unify the country's military, economic, and political institutions. "”
2×cross-perspective · 2The United States stated it will support efforts to restore unity in Libya and create conditions for a democratically elected government.
otherrussia
tass“US will support efforts to restore unity in Libya — top diplomat”
eu.news-pravda.com“"The United States will remain at the forefront of diplomatic efforts to support Libyan unity and create the conditions for a democratically elected government," reads a US statement.”
Single-source · 3 — reported by one bloc only (uncorroborated)
Saddam Haftar is backed by Russia.
eu.news-pravda.com
NATO bombed Libya in 2011, leading to economic and political collapse.
eu.news-pravda.com
The EU, UN, and US Democrats support and recognize the Tripoli-based GNU.
eu.news-pravda.com
Framing · 3 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
aljazeera
“The US top diplomat commends Libyan leaders' efforts to 'overcome divisions'”
→ US official praised Libyan leaders' efforts to resolve internal divisions.
eu.news-pravda.com
“Rubio meets Russian backed Libyan commander as US pushes to 'overcome divisions' in civil war torn Libya”
→ Rubio met with a Russian-backed commander in a country described as torn by civil war.
eu.news-pravda.com
“NATO bombed Libya into chaos”
→ NATO's 2011 intervention caused chaos in Libya.
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