Libya's UN-backed government says at least 32 people have been killed and around 50 wounded in fighting near the capital, Tripoli. Rebel forces under General Khalifa Haftar have been carrying out a multi-pronged attack from the south and west of the city since Thursday.<br />''<br />''General Haftar has the support of Egypt and the UAE and is strong in eastern Libya. Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj has accused him of attempting a coup and says rebels will be met with force.<br />'' <br />'' US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called for an immediate halt to the fighting and called for talks. Earlier, the UN appealed for a two-hour truce so casualties and civilians could be evacuated, but fighting continued.&nbsp;<br />
News On AIR | April 8, 2019 8:26 PM
Libya clashes death toll rises to 32