الأحد، 21 أبريل 2013

#Tripoli conference hopes to reconcile southern tribes

A reconciliation document was signed in Tripoli, in an attempt to weld peace between two southern tribes.
The Toubou people and the Arab tribe, the Awlad Suleiman, agreed on the “Reconciling Southern Libya” document on Saturday, agreeing on the removal of illegal weaponry, and the preservation of unity.
In March 2012, the two tribes clashed in Sabha where 163 deaths were reported. The violence was instigated over a car dispute, and was brought to halt on the 1st April 2012, when a ceasefire was agreed.
The Libyan Chief of Staff Major-General Yousef Mangoush was present at the signing. He opened the talks between the two tribes and said changing the atmosphere across the country was the hardest challenge.
Prime Minister Ali Zeidan and President of the General National Congress Mohammed Magarief were also in attendance.
Magarief said, ‘Reconciliation is the beginning of the establishment of a new Libya,” hoping the treaty would put a stop to unnecessary violence in the country.
The PM was in agreement, underlining the importance of reconciliation’s role in the new Libya.
However, not all in attendance agreed with the “Reconciling Southern Libya” document. Those from Misrata retired from the conference, as a reaction to the lack of concern to their situation.
It is uncertain whether the document will demonstrate a significant progression in Libya. Tribalism continues to play a dominant role, particularly in the south.
In an attempt to move the country forward, the reconciliation hopes to put a stop to the ongoing violence involving tribes in Sabha and surrounding areas, despite the peace agreements and ceasefire already in place.
libya tv

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