Derna Community Gathering called on the High Council of National Reconciliation to return to the city provided that the siege on the city is lifted and the prisoners are released without conditions.

In a statement on Monday, the gathering decried “sticking” accusation of terrorism to the city’s men and the city as a whole, rejecting any reconciliation while the city is under a choking siege and air attacks killing civilians.

“We only recognize reconciliations that include Derna Local Council and other city components.” It added

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