The United Nations Help Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) condemns the armed clashes that erupted in Tajoura yesterday and the following navy buildup inside and round Tripoli.
The Mission is disturbed by experiences indicating the tragic lack of life, damage to civilians, and displacement of a number of households. The Mission deplores the usage of heavy projectiles and rockets by the preventing teams in densely populated areas and reminds all events of their obligation to guard civilians always.
UNSMIL welcomes the de-escalation efforts and settlement to stop the hostilities and urges all events to stick to it. The Mission is in steady engagement with the authorities and urges them to satisfy their duties by guaranteeing an finish to the armed clashes, restoring calm in residential areas, and holding the perpetrators accountable.
These clashes function a reminder of the crucial have to unify the navy and safety equipment, establishing reliable and accountable establishments. In addition they underscore the pressing have to expedite an inclusive political course of resulting in credible elections, which might paved the way for lasting stability and prosperity for the individuals of Libya.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Help Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).