The Libyan ambassador to the European Union Hafid Gadour said political dialogue in Libya won't be resumed until Khalifa Haftar's forces pull out to their previous positions, urging for international guarantees for a truce in Libya. Gadour told French TV, Euronews, that "as long as the attack is ongoing, we will defend ourselves and we are still willing to resume political process but the attacking forces must return home. The Government of National Accord is now defending Tripoli and the political agreement." "If there is a truce, then guarantees must be given by the UN, EU or any other high-profile power." Tripoli has been under attack by Haftar's forces for 42 days amid clear retreat among the attacking forces and advance by the forces under the command of the Presidential Council's government, noting that Haftar's forces are still held back on the outskirts of Tripoli.

Source: Libya Observer May 15, 2019 17:03 UTC