Benghazi-based Gen. Khalifa Haftar and his Libyan National Army (LNA) have rejected the ceasefire proposal made jointly by Turkey and Russia.

According to the deal reached by Turkey and Russia (the first supports the UN-sponsored and Tripoli-based government of National Agreement led by Fayez al-Sarraj, while Russia supports Haftar) .

The announcement came as the death toll continues to climb as Haftar is vowing the ongoing siege of Tripoli is the "final offensive" to wrest control of the city.

In a video statement, Haftar's military spokesman said, "We welcome [Russian President Vladimir] Putin's call for a ceasefire. However, our fight against terrorist organizations that seized Tripoli and received support of some countries will continue until the end."

The UN-supported government of al-Sarraj had said they were ready to accept the ceasefire. 

Turkish and Russian presidents had met in Istanbul and Wednesday and called on the two Libyan parties to agree a ceasefire by 12 January .