The information was made public on Sunday, June 7, 2020 by the United Nations mission in Libya (UNSMIL), as the civil war escalates.
Over 16,000 Libyans have been displaced during recent battles that saw forces of the UN recognized government wrest back control of western Libya from strongman Khalifa Haftar.
Backed by Turkey, the UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) based in Tripoli has in recent weeks retaken all remaining outposts of proHafter loyalists in western Libya.
The town of Tarhuna, southeast of Tripoli, was the latest pro-Haftar stronghold to be captured by GNA forces.
Meanwhile, prior to the UNSMIL report, Egypt on Saturday, June 6, 2020 announced a unilateral initiative to end the civil war in neighbouring Libya, a plan accepted by General Hafter commander of the eastern forces.
