Misurata delegation arrives in Zintan to sign reconciliation agreement

BY Libyan Express Mar 28, 2018 - 15:43

A delegation from Misurata arrived in Zintan city on Wednesday afternoon and was received in a ceremonial event by the elders of the city.

The two cities’ elders and dignitaries sat down to review the differences and agree to reconcile and renounce their conflicts for the best benefits of Libya.

It is expected that the two cities’ elders and representatives will announce in a final statement the results f today’s gathering.

Zintan and Misurata entered into a conflict in Tripoli in 2014, when each city’s forces was part of the fight that ended with the burning of the Tripoli International Airport, leading to the defeat of Zintan forces and their retreat to their city in the western mountain region.

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