TRIPOLI – In line with its role as Supreme Commander of the Libyan Armed Forces, the Presidential Council and UNSMIL have established a truce committee building on the fragile peace reached last week. The Committee, which met for the first time today, is focused on facilitating a permanent ceasefire with emphasis on the protection of all civilians, and to agree on security arrangements for Tripoli.

UNSMIL welcomes the Presidential Council’s leadership on this critical concern and its commitment to de-escalate tensions and foster peace. The Committee, headed by the Chief of General Staff of the Libyan Army, General Mohammed Al-Haddad, demonstrates a commitment from all sides to avoid further escalation and ensure all parties abide with their obligations under international human rights and humanitarian law.

UNSMIL reiterates the United Nations Security Council’s concerns over the reports of civilian casualties during this week's violence and calls for an immediate unconditional, permanent ceasefire. Those responsible for such attacks and for non-compliance with the truce arrangements and international humanitarian and human rights law must be held accountable.

UNSMIL welcomes the ongoing efforts of all parties involved in negotiating and upholding the truce, including political, military and social actors. The Mission remains steadfast in its commitment to promote peace, stability and security, and human rights for all Libyans in Tripoli and across Libya.