Libyan Conflict : Berlin Conference Sets A New Pace

Libya's warring sides and representatives of foreign powers yesterday, January 19, 2020 met in Berlin to discuss ways aimed at ending the long-running conflict in the country. During the summit, the two factions were told to sustain the cease-fire agreement in force, while international actors were called upon to endorse a framework condition to reduce their influence on the ground.
According to a communique issued before the conference, discussions centred around putting an end to the multiple foreign interference in Libya, the respect of embargo on the deliveries of weapons, an appeal for a total and lasting cessation of hostilities and the possible sending on the spot of a neutral international force.
The head of Tripoli's internationally-recognised government, Fayez al-Sarraj, and his rival Marshal Khalifa Haftar, were present at yesterday’ UN-backed gathering in the German capital, the first such event since 2018. 
The talks brought together the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Gutterres, presidents of Russia, Turkey, France, United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo and leaders from Middle East countries as well as representatives of the European Union, the African Union and the Arab League.
Sunday's Berlin summit is the latest attempt to restore stability and peace in Libya, which has been splint...