Libya's renegade Gen. Khalifa Haftar has declared a ceasefire, ending a nine-month campaign to seize the capital, Tripoli
The conditional ceasefire in the western region of the country -- including Tripoli -- started at 12:01 a.m. local time Sunday, according to the general's spokesman, Ahmed al-Mismari.That's provided that the rival side -- the UN-recognized Government of National Accord -- abides by it, the statement added."The response will be harsh to any breach of this armistice," said al-Mismari.
Libya is in the spotlight once again. Here's why 01:57Along with support from Russia, Haftar is also receiving assistance from the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. The GNA also has accused France of supporting the renegade general after French-purchased missiles were found in a base used by Haftar's forces. France admitted the missiles belonged to them but denied supplying the weapons to Haftar.
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