TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libya’s Tripoli-based, internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) announced a ceasefire on Friday, a statement from its leadership said.

GNA head Fayez al-Sarraj “issued instructions to all military forces to immediately cease fire and all combat operations in all Libyan territories”, the statement said.

(Reporting by Tripoli bureau; Editing by Alison Williams)

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