Libya announced Sarraj's survival from assassination

Libya's internationally-recognized government revealed that Head of Presidential Council Fayez Al Sarraj survived an attempt of assassination, as armed people shot his procession which included Chairperson of High Council of State Abdel Rahman Al Sowehily and head of Presidential guards Nagmi Al Nakoo. Sarraj accused what he described as an outlawed group of attempting to assassinate him, saying that the security forces will arrest them to refer them to prosecution.

On his hand, Speaker of Libyan parliament Okila Saleh revealed the formation of a parliamentary committee to contact with the international committee to resolve the Libyan crisis formed by the neighboring states and the United Nations to discuss the required amendments on the political Skheirat Agreement. 

He added, in a statement, that the proposed amendments include the reformation of the presidential council and appointment of a separate prime minister to be questioned before the parliament in case of committing violations. 

He stressed, "The Libyans should seize the current opportunity to resolve the Libyan crisis amid the consensus in all over the country to allow the parliament bears its responsibility." He stressed the need for overcoming the current differences and taking serious steps to amend the agreement.

The Libyan consensus, Saleh added, pushed many countries to review their positions and to accept the idea to amend the political Skheirat Agreement in the light of Libyans' support for the efforts exerted by the Libyan national army.

The Libyan conflicting parties turned to agree the proposals to amend the political agreement which created a state of political suspension due to the lack of agreement over a number of its controversial articles.

On the other hand, NATO's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg revealed Friday that he received a formal request from the Libyan government to provide the country with experiences on both security and defensive sides. He added that Sarraj called the alliance for participating in building the institutions.

Many experts stressed that NATO will not be able to explore a clear vision due to its position supporting Sarraj government in the light of the members' response to the demands to amend Skheirat Agreement to pace the way for a political role for Libya's military leader Khalifa Haftar during the coming period.

Such development could delay the NATO's response to Sarraj's demand amid speculations over potential change in the American position under Trump Administration, as the U.S president could provide support for the Libyan military under Haftar.