Libya’s internationally recognized administration, GNA, and its east-based rival, led by rebel Gen. Khalifa Haftar, exchanged Wednesday at least 35 prisoners under the supervision of the 5+5 Libyan Joint Military Commission. Commission member Mukhtar Naqasa said 27 prisoners from Haftar’s forces were swapped with eight soldiers held by GNA forces. The exchange is part of the ongoing ceasefire signed on October 23 between the GNA and Haftar’s forces at UN-backed dialogue in Geneva and which birthed the 5+5 Libyan Joint Military Commission. The UN welcomed the exchange of prisoners under the auspices of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission as part of the ceasefire agreement, Libya Observer notes. The situation in the North African country has compounded owing to interference of foreign countries vying for influence.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 07, 2021 13:52 UTC