Libya's foreign minister said on Sunday that some foreign fighters have left the country as the unity government seeks to marshal international help to withdraw the many who remain.
"The reports are correct. There is a very modest start," Najla Mangoush said at a news conference in Kuwait when asked whether some foreign fighters had been removed.
"We are still seeking a larger and comprehensive organization for the exit of mercenaries," she said.
The warring sides brought in mercenaries, including via Russia's Wagner group, from Syria, Sudan and Chad among other countries, the United Nations has said.
The ceasefire agreement called for all foreign mercenaries to be withdrawn within three months of its being signed a year ago.
The head of Libya's presidency council said last month it would take part in a conference to ensure "unified, consistent" international support and restore a sense of Libyan leadership and ownership over the country's future.
But Mohammed al-Menfi also warned of "serious challenges" that could undermine national elections planned for Dec. 24.
