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Erdogan Takes Sides in Libyan Conflict Ahead of Berlin Meeting

Dorian Jones

   ISTANBUL - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is doubling down on
   support for the U.N.-backed government in Libya ahead of a Berlin
   conference aimed at ending the Libyan civil war.

   Erdogan, who is set to attend the Sunday meeting, lashed out at Libyan
   rebel leader General Khalifa Haftar on Friday while announcing the
   deployment of Turkish forces to Libya.

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