The 5+5 Joint Military Commission calls for immediate removal of foreign fighters and mercenariesBy Sami Zaptia. London, 16 March 2021:In its final statement today after its two-day meeting at its permanent headquarters in Sirte, the 5 + 5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) stressed the necessity of continuing efforts for the immediate removal of mercenaries and foreign fighters from Libya. Specifically, the JMC called on the Security Council and the countries following up on the outcomes of the Berlin Conference (January 2021) on Libya to oblige the states affiliated to it to immediately withdraw mercenaries and foreign fighters from Libyan lands. In its statement, the JMC expressed its appreciation for the full commitment of the field commanders to the ceasefire agreement reached on 23 October, 2020. In its statement, the JMC thanked the UNSMIL and its team for their tireless and continuous efforts and support.

Source: Libya Today March 16, 2021 16:30 UTC