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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
TRIPOLI, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) — Libya's Supreme Council of State on Sunday welcomed a new truce in Tripoli, saying it strengthens state authority and helps restore key institutions.
A ceasefire was agreed on Saturday between the UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) and the rival Special Deterrence Force (SDF), also known as RADA. The deal, brokered and guaranteed by Turkish intelligence, took effect immediately.
The agreement will end months of fighting over control of Mitiga airport, Tripoli's only functioning airport, and a nearby prison. Control of both facilities will now return to the official executive branch.
In a statement, the Supreme State Council praised “national efforts” that prevented new fighting and “spare the country further conflict and losses.” The council called the airport’s handover an important step in strengthening state control and noted that dialogue remains the best path to stability.
Tensions between GNA loyalist forces and SSF fighters based at Mitiga airport had been rising since May. In early September, disputes between the two sides escalated into clashes, prompting mediators to intervene.
Libya has been divided since the 2011 NATO-backed uprising that ousted long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi. The country has been split between the Tripoli-based GNA and an eastern administration backed by the Libyan National Army led by Khalifa Haftar.
The Supreme Council of State, which is an advisory body to parliament, called on Libyan factions to put unity first and work to build a civil state based on justice, the rule of law and the aspirations of the people. –0–
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