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Doha /Information Office/23 November 2015/ The Libyan tribes of Tuareg and Tebu on Monday signed a comprehensive reconciliation agreement under the auspices of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to put an end to fighting in the town of Ubari, southwestern Libya. The agreement was signed in Doha by heads of delegations of both tribes in the presence of HE Assistant Foreign Minister for International Cooperation Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. A permanent ceasefire is part of the agreement that also stipulates the return of the displaced people of Ubari to their homes, opening the public road to Ubari and ending all armed manifestations in the town. In a joint statement, the two sides welcomed Qatar's efforts under the leadership of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to achieve reconciliation that was endorsed by all tribes and neighboring countries. The statement called on all Libyans to reach an agreement and reconciliation and work side by side to build the country. After the signing, participant factions expressed appreciation for Qatar's efforts to achieve reconciliation, which underlines the significance of Qatari mediation in ending disputes through peaceful means. In turn, Qatar expressed hope that the reconciliation will help in achieving further harmony and unity among Libyans and maintaining the security and stability of Libya.