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Intel: US engaging with Libya players for possible demilitarization of Sirte

US officials have discussed with foreign governments the possibility of establishing a demilitarized area in and around the Libyan city of Sirte, Washington’s Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland said Monday.

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Members of the self-proclaimed eastern Libyan National Army (LNA) special forces gather in the city of Benghazi, on their way to reportedly back up fellow LNA fighters on the frontline west of the city of Sirte, facing forces loyal to the UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA), on June 18, 2020. — Photo by ABDULLAH DOMA/AFP via Getty Images

United States officials have discussed with foreign governments the possibility of establishing a demilitarized area in and around the Libyan city of Sirte, Washington’s Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland said Monday.

“One of the ideas we are suggesting is supporting some sort of a demilitarized solution around Sirte. We are not the only ones who suggested that, but if we can use our influence to do so, we would like very much to do that,” Norland told Cairo-based Ahram Online in an interview.

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