In a statement Late Wednesday (local time), the United Nations support mission in Libya (Little vintage) expressed a deep concern concerning the continuous relationships of mobilization of the armed group in densely populated areas, urging all parties to refrain from the use of force and inflammatory rhetoric.
“” The mission strongly urges all parties to avoid any actions or political rhetoric which could trigger an escalation or lead to renewed clashes“He said.
Unsmil stressed that the protection of civil life and goods under international law remains a binding obligation for all political and security actors.
“” Officials of attacks on civilians will be held responsible“Said the mission.
Continue dialogue, not violence
The mission reiterated its support for the implementation of the security agreements developed by the truce and security and military arrangements committees, stressing that “Forces recently deployed in Tripoli must withdraw without delay.“”
He also pointed out that dialogue – and not violence – remains the only viable path to reach the lasting peace and stability in Tripoli and Libya.
The appeal comes in the midst of military movement reports in the capital and renewed clashes between armed groups, reflecting the persistent volatility that tormented Libya since the fall of former chief Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.
Political Impasse
The country remains divided between rival administrations to the east and west, unity efforts have stopped several times.
An undeveloped cease-fire signed in 2020 raised hopes for national elections, but progress has been hampered by a political dead end and sporadic epidemics of violence-in particular Tripoli.
In May, Clashes have broken out in several capital districtswho would have triggered the murder of an eminent militia leader. The fighting, which involved heavy weapons in densely populated areas, forced hundreds of families to flee and have tended the already fragile infrastructure of the city.
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