List of armed groups in the Libyan civil war (2014–2020) explained

A number of armed groups had involved themselves in the Libyan Civil War.

Second Libyan Civil War (2014–2020)

Notes

The Tripoli brigade and Tajoura battalion are in fact currently fighting against haftar in Tripoli (April 2019)

See also

Notes and References

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