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Armed forces fight to seize control of Libya's capital

Militants gather before heading to the frontline to join forces defending the capital, in Tripoli

Militants gather before heading to the frontline to join forces defending the capital, in Tripoli Source: AAP

The UN is calling for a truce to end the escalated conflict between the Libyan National Army and Libya's UN-backed government.


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By Tom Stayner

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The UN is calling for a truce to end the escalated conflict between the Libyan National Army and Libya's UN-backed government.



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