grant and how tough it will be. damian grammaticas in brussels. brace yourself for... the un secretary—general antonio geter is... he had been meeting khalifa haftar in the city of benghazi, in an attempt to avoid what he called a bloody confrontation. but general haftar reportedly told him that his advance on the capital city of tripoli, where the internationally—recognised government is based, would continue until — he said — "terrorism had been defeated." i still hope it will be possible to avoid a bloodied confrontation in and around tripoli. whatever happens, the un will remain committed, and i will remain committed, and i will remain committed, to support the libyan people. libyans committed, to support the libyan people. libya ns deserve committed, to support the libyan people. libyans deserve peace, security, prosperity and the respect of their human rights.