Warring factions in Libya sign cease-fire in key 1st step to end fighting - UPI.com

The United Nations said Friday the two main warring factions in Libya have officially signed a permanent cease-fire agreement that covers all areas of the North African nation.

The agreement between military representatives of Libya's internationally recognized Government of National Accord and Khalifa Haftar's eastern-based Libyan National Army was finalized at a ceremony in Geneva, said U.N. Special Representative for Libya Stephanie Turco Williams.

"I am pleased to announce that the two sides have reached an agreement on many important issues that directly affect the lives and well-being of the Libyan people," Williams said in a statement.