The Libyan army has declared a halt to military operations “on all fronts,” local media said on Wednesday, two days after rival parliamentarians at a UN-sponsored meeting called for a ceasefire in the troubled country.
Egypt offers military training to Libya
Egypt has offered to train pro-government forces battling rival armed groups in Libya, stepping up efforts to eradicate what it says is a threat to its own stability from the anarchy engulfing its neighbour. The
Turkey says Egypt’s hopes of ending international criticism unrealistic
In reply to Egypt’s Monday statement that accused the Turkish president of lying and exaggerating, Turkey said that “none of these claims can be taken seriously or be accepted”, and announced its continued concern about
EU remains committed in pursuit to a lasting peace agreement in Mali
The European Union “will remain committed” to the process of talks in Algiers with the various Malian groups to reach a lasting peace agreement in Mali, Chairman of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy said
Islamist-allied militia in Libya reject UN talks
Islamist-allied militias in control of the Libyan capital say they reject the United Nations’ call for a cease-fire. The announcement followed the first round of UN-brokered talks between Libya’s rival lawmakers on Monday.