The troops of Renegade’s military commander Khalifa Haftar have rejected a ceasefire announcement by Libya’s internationally recognized government as a “marketing” stunt. Ahmed Mismari, spokesman for Haftar’s self-proclaimed Libyan National Army (LNA), said on Sunday rival forces from the west of the war torn country mobilized around front lines in …
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Libya’s UN-recognized government on Friday announced a ceasefire across the country and called for the demilitarization of the disputed strategic city of Sirte, raising hopes for peace in the more than nine – year – old conflict. The Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) also demanded parliamentary and presidential elections …
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Turkey and Russia agreed on Wednesday to press for a ceasefire in war-torn Libya, but Ankara said the leader of the eastern forces was illegitimate and must withdraw from key positions for a credible truce to occur. Moscow and Ankara are among the main corridors of power in the Libyan …
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Egypt’s parliament authorized the deployment of troops outside the country after the president threatened military action against Turkey-backed forces in neighboring Libya. Parliament unanimously approved “the deployment of members of the Egyptian armed forces on combat missions outside Egypt’s borders to defend Egyptian national security … against armed criminal militias …
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Russia has announced that it wants peace in Libya, according to Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. He told reporters that Russia is working with Turkey on an immediate ceasefire agreement. However, Russia’s commitment to the process is questionable. Lavrov’s announcement followed the postponement of the weekend of ministerial-level talks on the …
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