Libya: Bani Walid assault - 48-hour ceasefire declared
National Congress President Mohamed Magarief has condemned the recent escalation of hostilities in Bani Walid in the latest sign of a growing disconnect between leaders in Tripoli and commanders on the ground,The Libya Herald reports.
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“The GNC president expresses his displeasure about the armed escalation of the situation which forced itself on the ground in Bani Walid” read a statement received today.
“[The conflict has] resulted in a humanitarian crisis which requires a renewed commitment to providing humanitarian assistance to those affected.”In his statement, Magarief warned of the possibility of a wider conflagration in Libya if a political resolution to the Bani Walid crisis is not found:
“[We reaffirm] the need to find a peaceful solution to the crisis, and to approve an immediate halt to the use of force… to ensure a final solution to this crisis and [to prevent] what may potentially arise from similar crises between other Libyan regions as a result of social and tribal conflicts.”
The Libya Herald reports however that there are many troops on the ground from Misrata who want to finish the action against the pro Gaddafi enclave. They retreated yesterday to allow the ceasefire to take effect and they expressed the wish to avoid civilian casualties.
“[The conflict has] resulted in a humanitarian crisis which requires a renewed commitment to providing humanitarian assistance to those affected.”In his statement, Magarief warned of the possibility of a wider conflagration in Libya if a political resolution to the Bani Walid crisis is not found:
“[We reaffirm] the need to find a peaceful solution to the crisis, and to approve an immediate halt to the use of force… to ensure a final solution to this crisis and [to prevent] what may potentially arise from similar crises between other Libyan regions as a result of social and tribal conflicts.”
The Libya Herald reports however that there are many troops on the ground from Misrata who want to finish the action against the pro Gaddafi enclave. They retreated yesterday to allow the ceasefire to take effect and they expressed the wish to avoid civilian casualties.
Source : https://www.marocafrik.com/english/Libya-Bani-Wali...