Three people were killed in fighting between armed factions, prompting the deployment of a Libyan interposition force in the city of Zawiya in the west of the nation.
Prior to the cease-fire agreement, there had been intermittent violence between rival factions in the city. The Defence and Security Council’s spokeswoman stated on Sunday that notables and local leaders had led the mediation efforts.
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“Several points were agreed on. Most importantly, it was agreed to deploy forces from the Security Committee in the place of conflict to be a separation force and to guarantee the cease-fire agreement,” Akram Douwa, the spokesperson of the Defence and Security Council, the Joint Operations Room detailed.
It was agreed to refer the case and the cause of the dispute to the relevant authorities for the purpose of investigation, finding out what happened and determining the facts.”
The force that was deployed operates under the UN-backed government based in Tripoli. A rival government is based in the east.
In late April, Zawyia residents marched demanding security as many live in fear.
