What is happening with Libya’s ceasefire agreement? Here’s a short recap of the #GNA, #LAAF positions in light of #UN proposal to send international monitors to #Libya.

Guterres has pushed for a monitoring mission to #Libya against a backdrop of increased tensions and continued breach of the arms embargo. The #UN has yet to offer a clear path of how it intends to withdraw a suspected 20,000 foreign fighters from Libya.

LAAF spokesperson Mesmari has responded by signalling approval of a #UN ceasefire monitoring mission, though with conditions. He was quoted by Lana News: “We welcome the sending of retired civilian and military observers to implement the provisions of the Geneva Agreement”.

Mesmari indicated a number of conditions - namely “the withdrawal of some military units is not on the table at all.” This position would violate the ceasefire agreement and could be an entry point for conflict.

The #GNA is yet to issue an official statement on their website regarding the #UN international monitoring mission. The GNA is occupied with internal differences over the conditions of the ceasefire, that could also endanger the agreement.

Libyan MoI #Bashagha is applying pressure to comply with the ceasefire agreement. On the 5th of Jan 2020, he met with members of the JMC 5+5 in #Tripoli to discuss measures needed to be taken to reopen the closed coastal road.

The coastal road between West and East #Libya was closed by members of the #GNA’s own Sirte-Jufra Operations Room 2 weeks ago. Their precondition was the removal of the #LAAF’s mercenaries in Libya.

Going forward: #Russia, #UAE and #Turkey have sent foreign fighters to #Libya. Turkey has secured parliamentary approval to extend their troop deployment for 18 months, whilst Russia and the UAE have denied accusations they have deployed mercenaries to Libya.