Libyan army declares partial ceasefire with militias January 19, 2015 - 08:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Libyan army has declared a partial ceasefire, two days after some of the militias based in western Libya announced a unilateral truce, BBC News reports. The ceasefire was due to begin at midnight on Sunday, Jan 19. They added that their forces “would adhere to the truce but would continue to pursue terrorists.” The decision comes after the first round of UN-sponsored talks in Geneva last week that seek to end months of escalating violence in Libya. Libya has been plagued by instability and infighting since Colonel Muammar Gaddafi was ousted from power in 2011. Forces from the internationally-recognized government have been battling militias in different parts of the country. The army's ceasefire declaration comes after some factions from an alliance of militias controlling the capital, Tripoli, announced a truce on Friday. The Libya Dawn militia alliance also said that it would open up "safe passage to channel humanitarian aid". After declaring a truce on Sunday, the Libyan army said that it would monitor the situation to "prevent any change in front lines of transportation of weapons and ammunition" which would violate the ceasefire. Related links:   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
