In pictures: Why the GNA’s liberation of al Watiya air base is significant
On Monday, Libya’s internationally-recognised and UN-backed Government of National Accord captured the strategic air base, al Watiya, from warlord Khalifa Haftar’s militias.
"We proudly announce the liberation of al Watiya air base from criminal militias and terrorist mercenaries," Prime Minister Fayez al Sarraj said on“Instead, it brings us closer to the big victory day, the day all cities and territories of Libya are free from the project of hegemony and repression."Al Watiya air base, which was been under Khalifa Haftar’s control for six years.
Al Watiya airbase is located southwest of the capital Tripoli and is equidistant at roughly 50km from Zintan, Zwara and Assa - which makes it difficult for enemy forces to come within its vicinity without suffering heavy human and material losses.
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