UN-brokered talks on ending armed chaos in Libya continued for a second day Thursday in Geneva after a promising start despite being shunned by some groups.
| They weren't killing each other during the meeting. Definitely a positive... |
“Discussions during the first session on Wednesday were constructive and were conducted in a positive atmosphere,” the UN mission in Libya said in a statement. “There was a clear sense of determination among the participants to ensure that this dialogue succeeds.”
| And they had a fine catered lunch. For the UN, that's always a positive... |
The North African nation has been gripped by civil conflict since the overthrow of dictator Muammar Gaddafi in a Nato-backed uprising in 2011, with rival governments and powerful militias battling for control of key cities and the nation’s oil wealth.
| That Gaddafi is dead is viewed by many as a positive... |
But UN special envoy to Libya Bernardino Leon warned at the start of the talks Wednesday that they would be tortuous.
| As opposed to tortured talks, so that's positive as well... |
“We are not expecting to have a breakthrough tomorrow or the day after tomorrow,” said Leon, who is overseeing the dialogue.
| Meaning more lunches and per diems. Positive!! |
The talks are aimed at reaching agreement on a unity government to replace the rival administrations, whose battle for power has left hundreds dead over the past six months. |