The main warring parties have declared a ceasefire in Libya. There is hope that there will be at least a brief pause to months of hostility which has cost a large number of lives. Earlier attempts at halting warfare had failed, and the conflict has destabilized the entire region and hence, there is a lot riding on this cessation of hostilities.
Ceasefire in Libya will be key for region
The declaration of a ceasefire in war-torn Libya has raised hopes that a political solution can be reached and years of hostility ended. The war in Libya and the possible peace has great regional significance too.