The Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar has released the Turkish citizens his militia took hostage, raising questions about whether he is trying to open a new front in his war
Tensions between Turkey and Libya peaked over the weekend as militias led by Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar targeted Turkish citizens living in Libya., Turkey’s Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday that “illegal militia forces linked to Haftar” had detained six Turkish citizens “in an act of thuggery and piracy."If they weren’t then Turkey warned: “Haftar elements will become legitimate targets.
On Monday, the Turkish citizens were released and said they want to continue their work in Libya. All six men are sailors and were permitted to return to their ship.Ferhat Polat, a researcher at TRT World Research Centre, says that Turkish ships have been targeted for leverage in the past. Since the beginning of what is commonly referred to as ‘The Second Libyan Civil War’, that kicked off in 2014—the first was when Gaddafi was overthrown—when the north African country became a playground for various militias, Turkey has supported the UN-recognised Government of National Accord in Tripoli.
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