U.N. Libya envoy says Haftar made coup attempt with advance on Tripoli

Haftar's eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA) advanced to the outskirts of Tripoli almost two weeks ago, predicting defections and victory within two days.Haftar, a 75-year-old former general in the late dictator Muammar Gaddafi's army, has been building up troop numbers and intensifying air strikes in a campaign he is selling as necessary to restore order and eradicate jihadists.Haftar's side confirmed the warrant had been issued and Serraj's government said it had been immediately rejected