Libya's UN-backed government sees US support

A senior official from Libya's UN-recognized government voiced confidence Friday over US support and called for greater diplomatic efforts by Washington as strongman Khalifa Haftar's forces try to seize Tripoli.

President Donald Trump in April sowed confusion when he spoke by telephone with Haftar -- who is backed by US allies such as the United Arab Emirates -- and praised his role in "fighting terrorism and securing Libya's oil resources."
Maiteeq said he was asking the United States to use its influence to end international support for Haftar, who is also backed by Egypt and Saudi