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Libya’s warring parties agree to resume cease-fire talks, UN says

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya said the rival governments would resume talks over securing a lasting truce in the war-torn country.
A damaged car is seen after an air strike at Tajura neighbourhood, east of Tripoli, Libya December 30, 2019.  REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny - RC2M5E9QJKS3

Libya’s rival governments have agreed to resume talks aimed at securing a lasting cease-fire, the United Nations mission to the country said Monday. 

The UN Support Mission in Libya said the internationally recognized Government of National Accord and Khalifa Hifter’s self-styled Libyan National Army would resume negotiations based on earlier UN-led talks that brought together five senior officials from each side in February. 

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