Washington called for a ceasefire in Libya and urged warring parties to protect its oil sector on Wednesday as the unity government said landmines had killed at least seven people in the capital.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s call came as the UN said it had held “productive” talks separately with officers from the unity government and rival forces backing warlord Khalifa Haftar.
The deadly explosions in Tripoli took place days after the Government of National Accord (GNA) declared itself back in full control of the capital and its suburbs after fending off Haftar’s year-long offensive to seize it.
“Seven people were killed in landmine explosions in several locations in the south of Tripoli, and 10 others were wounded,” ministry spokesman Amin al-Hashemi told AFP.
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Source:The New Arab
