Turkish security sources stated that Turkish troops will remain in Libya for as long as the Government of National Accord (GNA) wishes.
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Rival factions in Libya agree on implementation of ceasefire deal
Libya’s rival military factions have agreed on a plan for implementing a ceasefire deal reached last month, the United Nations’ acting envoy to Libya Stephanie Williams has said.
Libyan GNA official explains details of forces’ pullout from Sirte and Jufra
The member of the Military Joint Commission of 10 for the Government of National Accord (GNA) Al-Fituri Ghribil said all forces will be withdrawing from Sirte and Jufra gradually as the two areas are considered lines of contacts according to the latest agreement made by the two parties in Ghadames …
Clashes in Libya’s Tarhouna as authorities raid gunmen dens
Clashes erupted Wednesday in Tarhouna after Libyan Army forces under the Government of National Accord raided locations of armed groups that are practicing torture, extorting and kidnap, a source from the raiding brigade (444) said.
US embassy threatens sanctions against obstructors of Libyan dialogue
The US ambassador Richard Norland has welcomed the courageous efforts of Libyan participants in the Joint Military Commission (JMC) consultations in Ghadames to implement the October 23 ceasefire agreement, realize Libyan aspirations to deescalate the conflict, and begin to take concrete steps toward the ultimate departure of foreign forces and …
‘We can only pray’: Four Turkish citizens held by Haftar in eastern Libya
Yakup Demir is angry and disappointed. He has tried everything over the past nine months to contact his father-in-law, who along with three other Turkish citizens has disappeared after being seized in Libya’s Sirte.
UN hails ‘progress’ as military rivals meet in Libya
Rival Libyan military officers began talks Monday on home soil for the first time following a ceasefire agreement last month, discussing implementation of the deal.
Backup forces of Libyan Army demand legitimate status under National Guard
The backup forces and brigades of revolutionary fighters, who took part in Volcano of Rage Operation, loyal to the Government of National Accord (GNA) urged the House of Representatives and High Council of State in Tripoli to activate the formation of National Guard, which was agreed on in 2015, as …
Libyan 5+5 Joint Military Commission to meet in Libya for the first time
The 5+5 Joint Military Commission will meet from 2 to 4 November for a fifth round of talks and for the first time inside Libya, in the city of Ghadames.
Libya faces uphill battle for truth and reconciliation
Despite international efforts to find out the truth behind gross human rights abuses, the pursuit of stability has taken priority in the war-torn country. For many Libyans, transitional justice remains an elusive matter.