Libya's High Council of State welcomes Tripoli truce

15/9/2025 7:39

Libya's High Council of State on Sunday welcomed a new truce in Tripoli, saying it strengthens state authority and helps restore key institutions.



The truce was reached on Saturday between the UN-recognized Government of National Unity (GNU) and the rival Special Deterrence Force, also known as Radaa. The deal, brokered and guaranteed by Turkish intelligence, took immediate effect.



The agreement ends a months-long power struggle over Mitiga Airport, Tripoli's only functioning airport, and a nearby prison. Control of both sites will now return to the official executive authority.



In its statement, the High Council of State praised "national efforts" that prevented more fighting and "spared the country further conflict and losses." It called the airport handover an important step in consolidating state control, and said dialogue remains the best path to stability.