This is reported by Al Hadath.

“It’s time to free Tripoli ... free from militants and terror,” said Hafttar in his address to the army.

At the same time, the marshal ordered to ensure the safety of foreigners in Tripoli and not to shoot at civilians. The commander also urged residents of the capital to "lay down their arms and raise the white flag."

According to the TV channel, the Libyan National Army had previously successfully occupied cities located near Tripoli.

In November 2018, participants in the conference on the Libyan settlement welcomed the proposal of the UN Special Representative for Libya, Gassan Salame, to hold elections in Libya in the spring.