Libyan National Army prisoners of war released

The move was a further sign of reconciliation between Libya's rival administrations.
An anti-aircraft gun fires rounds in tribute during the funeral of General Wanis Bukhamada, commander of the "Saiqa" (Special Forces) of the self-proclaimed Libyan National Army (LNA) loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar, in the eastern city of Benghazi on Nov. 1, 2020.
An anti-aircraft gun fires rounds in tribute during the funeral of General Wanis Bukhamada, commander of the "Saiqa" (Special Forces) of the self-proclaimed Libyan National Army (LNA) loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar, in the eastern city of Benghazi on Nov. 1, 2020. - ABDULLAH DOMA/AFP via Getty Images
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Soldiers in the Libyan National Army were released from prison Wednesday in a further sign of reconciliation between Libya’s rival factions. 

A total of 100 prisoners of war were released in the northwest coast town of Zawiya in a ceremony attended by members of Libya’s transitional government. The head of Libya’s Presidential Council, Mohammad Younes Menfi, was among those present, The Associated Press reported.

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