The Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Khalifa Hifter, announced that it will cease all military operations in the capital, Tripoli, from Saturday afternoon to Monday afternoon.
Cairo – .. "In recognition of the status of Eid al-Adha, the commitment to the teachings of Islam and the empowerment of our citizens to celebrate this occasion, the Commander-in-Chief announces the cessation of all military operations by the army on the outskirts of the capital, Tripoli, starting Saturday," military spokesman Ahmed al-Mesmari said in a statement on Saturday. 3 pm, until next Monday, at 3 pm. "
"The Commander-in-Chief warns that the response of the armed forces will be strong and harsh against any moves by any party of any kind, which constitutes a breach of the truce or a threat to our armed forces."
Al-Masmari quoted Haftar as saying that his forces "are fully prepared to respond appropriately to all those who beg themselves to exploit this truce to achieve any gain on the ground or harm our armed forces."
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Thursday called on all parties in Libya to accept a humanitarian truce on the occasion of Eid al-Adha beginning on the morning of Eid.
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya said in a statement on Saturday noon that it regretted that it had not received approval from the National Army for the proposed truce during Eid al-Adha.
"It was hoped that Muthanna would agree and concurrently, but some refused to go down this road for his reasons," the mission said. "The mission regrets that it did not get what it wanted to serve the Libyans and in their interest."
The Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord in the capital Tripoli on Friday announced the acceptance of the UN call for a humanitarian truce and stop military operations in Tripoli during the days of Eid al-Adha.
Since April, armed clashes between internationally recognized Wefaq government forces and LNA forces have continued in different areas of Tripoli, where more than 1,100 civilians and military personnel have been killed so far, while thousands have been injured and thousands of families have been displaced.
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