Libya update news today

Here are some recent news updates from Libya:

Latest Developments:

• The Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Khalifa Haftar, has announced a ceasefire in the capital Tripoli, effective from 6:00 AM local time on January 12, 2022. The ceasefire comes after a meeting between Haftar and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has welcomed the ceasefire announcement and called on all parties to respect it. The mission has also urged the Libyan parties to engage in a political dialogue to resolve the crisis. (Source: UN News)
• The Libyan government has accused the LNA of violating the ceasefire agreement, citing reports of continued shelling and airstrikes in the capital. The government has also called on the international community to pressure Haftar's forces to respect the ceasefire. (Source: Reuters)

Recent Events:

• On January 10, 2022, the LNA launched a series of airstrikes on the capital Tripoli, targeting government forces and military installations. The airstrikes came despite a previous ceasefire agreement between the two sides. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• On January 8, 2022, the Libyan government announced that it had taken control of the strategic city of Tarhuna, which had been held by Haftar's forces. The government claimed that the city was liberated after a fierce battle with LNA forces. (Source: Reuters)
• On January 5, 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on several Libyan individuals and entities accused of supporting Haftar's forces and undermining the country's stability. The sanctions were announced by the US Treasury Department. (Source: US Treasury Department)

Ongoing Crisis:

• The conflict in Libya has been ongoing since 2014, with various factions vying for power and control. The LNA, led by Haftar, has been fighting against the internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli.
• The conflict has resulted in significant humanitarian suffering, with thousands of people displaced and many more affected by the fighting. The UN has warned of a humanitarian crisis in the country.
• The international community has been trying to broker a peace agreement between the two sides, but so far, efforts have been unsuccessful.

Regional and International Reactions:

• The European Union has called for a ceasefire and a political solution to the crisis in Libya. The EU has also urged the international community to support the UN-led efforts to resolve the conflict. (Source: EU External Action)
• The Arab League has also called for a ceasefire and a political solution to the crisis in Libya. The league has urged the Libyan parties to engage in a dialogue to resolve their differences peacefully. (Source: Arab League)
• Turkey has been a key player in the conflict, providing military support to the GNA. Turkey has called for a ceasefire and a political solution to the crisis, and has urged the international community to support the GNA. (Source: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

I hope this update helps you stay informed about the latest developments in Libya.