Heads of Libya’s warring sides to hold talks in Russia

Libya’s warring rivals are to sign a deal on the terms of an internationally brokered ceasefire in the Russian capital, Moscow.

The ceasefire officially started on Sunday after pressure from Russia and Turkey, but broke within hours of it taking effect.

Report has it that the head of Libya’s un-recognised government of national accord, Fayez Al-serraj, and his rival general Khalifa Haftar are expected to sign the agreement today.

It is unclear if the two men will meet directly.

Report says, Mr Serraj has the backing of Turkey, Qatar and most western powers, while general Haftar’s key allies are Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Russia.

Last week, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin called for a ceasefire when they met in Istanbul.