Misrata-Tawergha Reconciliation Committee denounced the Friday “arson” at its headquarter, referring to it as an “aggressive and terrorist act,” which is reported to have been perpetrated by a “subversive” group.
A fire broke out at Misrata-Tawergha Reconciliation Committee office in Misrata, and the investigation has not determined the cause of the fire thus far.
The committee said in a Saturday statement that the Government of the National Accord (GNA) has not fully implemented their joint Reconciliation Agreement, signed on June 3 to ensure the safe return of Tawerghans to their hometown and pay compensations for the damages of the city in the aftermath of the 2011 uprising.
The committee criticized the amount of compensations estimated at LYD 24 million paid by the Presidency Council, emphasizing that this amount only covers 10 percent of the damages.
The peace agreement reads that Misrata Security Directorate should take responsibility for ensuring the safe return of the Tawergha people.
It stipulates that Tawergha and Misurata should be governed in ultimate public interest, and that those wanted for justice or belong to terrorist or extremist groups should not be accommodated by either side.
According to the agreement, the two cities should put an end to all negative media campaigns against one another and the continuation of the Tawergha Local Council.
During the Libyan 2011 revolution, Tawergha largely supported Muammer Qaddafi and some of Tawerghans were accused of besieging and attacking Misrata and mutilating revolutionary fighters.
As a punishment for their pro-Qaddafi activities, they were prevented from returning to their home and forced into internal exile.
Hence, most of the 40,000 inhabitants of Tawergha have suffered in insanitary camps and from attacks carried out against owing to “collective punishment” for their Qaddafi allegiance.
