Rival Libyan militias agreed to a new ceasefire aimed at halting nearly a week of deadly clashes south of the capital Tripoli, officials said.
Bani Walid social council brokered Monday at Bab Albahr Hotel a ceasefire agreement between Supreme Council of Reconciliation of Tripoli and Tarhouna Elders Council to end clashes in southern Tripoli.
Under the truce, signed in the capital by officials from Tripoli and Tarhuna, fighters from the Tripoli Protection Force and the Seventh Brigade are to withdraw to their respective cities, officials said on Monday, according to AFP. The deal also envisions a prisoner swap and an exchange of bodies of fighters killed in the clashes.
It was agreed after mediation by officials from the town of Bani Walid, 170 southeast (105 miles) of the capital.
“We disown all criminals and fugitives who are wanted by both sides, we will exchange bodies and captives and resolve the displaced civilians’ issues and then we will form a committee to oversee the ceasefire implementation.” The agreement reads.
In the meantime, identical sources reported that during the ceasefire signing, there were clashes in Souq Al-Khamis Emsehel district and both parties exchanged accusations of violating the truce.
Fighting erupted last Wednesday in southern Tripoli after a similar one took the lives of over 100 people in last August and September.
via MiddileEastEye/LibyaObserver
