The UN support mission in Libya (UNSMIL) condemned the rapid aggravation of the armed conflict in the capital of Tripoli, as well as the growth of military activity in other cities of the country.
The statement emphasizes that the mission expresses deep concern about the reports of the casualties among the civilian population and warns about the risk of getting the situation from control.
The document calls for the creation of safe humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of civilians who find themselves in the zones of active clashes, as well as the immediate and unconditional cessation of fire.
“The mission calls for all parties to ensure the protection of the civilian population and join the dialogue with good will to the sake of peaceful resolution of disagreements,” follows from the statement.
Unsmil also noted that she is in contact with the interested parties in the field and supports “all the ongoing efforts in mediation and a decrease in stress.”
On May 12, the leader of the armed group “Stability Support for Stability” Abdugani al-Kykley was killed. After that, between the fighters of the group and units of the Ministry of Defense, clashes began.
The government soon reported that the 444th Brigade of the Ministry of Defense took control of the headquarters of “Stability Support forces” in the Abu Salim area in Tripoli.
Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbayba congratulated the army and police servicemen on successful restoration of state control in the capital.
Director of the University Hospital of Tripoli Abdelkhalim Ash Shebani said that five wounded were delivered to the medical institution, one of them in serious condition.
In the meantime, on the night of May 14, the armed clashes between groups in Tripoli resumed and continue.