Intel: UN Libya envoy ‘very optimistic’ about cease-fire as civilian travel set to reopen
Acting UN Libya envoy Stephanie Williams said Wednesday the two sides agreed to cooperate on restructuring the forces that guard petroleum fields.
Land routes and civilian air traffic between Tripoli and Benghazi are on track to reopen this week following the latest round of talks in Geneva between representatives of the country’s warring sides.
During a press conference on Wednesday, acting United Nations Libya envoy Stephanie Williams said she was “very optimistic” that future talks will lead to an enduring cease-fire in the war-torn country.
Williams also said the sides had agreed this week to maintain the current cease-fire and avoid further escalation, Reuters reported.
She also said the two sides had agreed to designate commanders to work with Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) to restructure the country's petroleum guards, many of which are currently under the sway of eastern Libya's commander, Gen. Khalifa Hifter.
