Libya’s government in Tripoli on Thursday warned it would use force against militia gunmen who broke up peaceful protests by firing at crowds the day before.

The eastern-based illegitimate forces loyal to putschist Gen. Khalifa Haftar have violated the cease-fire in the war-torn country, the Libyan Army announced Thursday.

Amnesty International pressed for the release of at least six protesters abducted when armed men, allegedly allied with Libya’s UN-recognised government, fired live ammunition to disperse a demonstration in the capital.

Some observers have called Libya’s recent ceasefire agreement the most promising opportunity for peace since warlord Khalifa Haftar launched an offensive to capture Tripoli in April 2019.

Libya on Wednesday announced a four-day complete lockdown in the capital Tripoli amid rising number of coronavirus cases, Anadolu reports.

The Head of the Libyan Presidential Council Fayez Al-Sarraj has announced forming an operations room for security and stability of Tripoli and other cities in coordination with different security and military apparatuses.

The Interior Ministry of the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) said any gatherings or protests that are not in line with the regulations and laws of organizing demonstrations will be subject to legal action.

The Head of Libyan Government of National Accord Fayez al-Sarraj announced late Monday the beginning of a Cabinet reshuffle amid protests in the capital.

The Ministry of Defense of the Government of National Accord (GNA), along with Italian representatives, agreed to establish a joint committee from both countries to discuss methods of activating joint bilateral cooperation in the field of military medicine.

Hundreds of young Libyans protested in Tripoli for a third consecutive day to decry deteriorating living conditions and corruption amid a heavy security presence, an AFP correspondent said.