Un demands de -escalation in Libya for fighting in the capital
Un demands de -escalation in Libya for fighting in the capital
The United Nations mission in Libya called for de -escalation on Monday after fighting broke out in the capital of the North African country. The UN support mission in Libya (Unsmil) was concerned about the intensified security situation in Tripoli, where violent battles with severe armament took place in densely populated residential areas.
call for immediate termination of the fights
Unsmil asked all parties involved to immediately hire the fighting and to restore calm. It was also remembered that all parties are obliged to protect the civilian population at any time. "Attacks on civilians and civilian objects can represent war crimes," said Unsmil in a contribution to X.
reports on injured and killed fighters
in Tripoli could be heard when reports were made that a prominent commander, Abdulghani Kikli of the SSA support group, one of the most powerful military groups in the capital, was killed. The SSA support group is a state -supported security institution that is connected to the Presidential Council, according to its website.
political instability since 2011
Libya has been in a political conflict Increased that led to the development of several armed groups. Although a ceasefire from 2020 caused some peace, the country remains fragile and split, with the internationally recognized uniform government (GNU), which prevails in Tripoli and northwest, and the government for national stability that Bengasi rules in the east.
preparations for possible emergencies
In the middle of the violent reports, the GNU Ministry of Health asked the local hospitals and medical facilities in Tripoli to prepare for emergencies, as was read in a contribution on their Facebook account. The Ministry of the Interior of the GNU called the citizens in a brief explanation to stay at home on their own security.educational institutions set up operations
The Presidency of the University of Tripoli also announced on Facebook that all studies, exams and administrative work will be suspended until further notice.
political developments and migration
The latest instability occurs at a time when the Trump administration is considering plans to deport migrants from the United States to Libya. CNN reported for the first time that the Administration with Libya, to move the country to recording migrants from the USA. According to reports, the administration was recently ahead on Wednesday with these plans, as migrants who were supposed to travel to Libya, waited hours on a bus for hours before they were abruptly brought back to a catchment camp. The White House refused to comment on these airplans.
Irene Nasser and Alex Stambaugh from CNN carried.
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