The US embassy in Libya revealed that the US Government and the Libyan Ministry of the Interior of the Government of National Accord met virtually to resume discussions on “militia demobilization.”
The US embassy added that the meeting on last Thursday saw discussion on the need for the end of the siege of Tripoli, which has created a renewed opportunity and an imperative to address militias, in the west and in the east of Libya.
The State Department said that this meeting came within the framework of the continued contact of the United States with all parties, noting that the American delegation will hold a similar conversation with representatives of the Libyan National Army.
The parties affirmed – according to the State Department – the need for all Libyan citizens to enjoy the protection of capable and accountable security forces, free from the dangers posed by militias, armed groups, and foreign fighters.
The GNA Ministry of Interior delegation briefed the US side on its programs to enhance security and disarm, demobilize, and reintegrate the “militias,” in addition to the ongoing work to neutralize unexploded ordnance in Tripoli.
The American delegation stressed its opposition to all foreign interference in Libya and discussed the need for an immediate cease-fire and a return to the security and political negotiations supervised by the United Nations.
The United States was represented by National Security Council Senior Director Major General Miguel Correa; Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Henry Wooster; and U.S. Africa Command Deputy Director for Strategy, Engagement, and Programs Brigadier General Steven deMilliano, in addition to Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland.
While, The Libyan Ministry of the Interior was represented by Minister Fathi Bashagha, Under Secretary for Security Affairs Brigadier General Mohamed al-Mdaghi, Director for INTERPOL Brigadier General Abdulhamid Alghazali, Director for Security Cooperation Brigadier General Ali Al-Nwasiri, Director of Central Administration Brigadier General Mahmoud Fathallah, Director for Training Brigadier General Fathi Aoun, and Chief of the Criminal Investigation Authority Brigadier General Mahmoud Ashour.
