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Libya: UN Urges Restraint As Military Buildup Threatens Renewed Violence in Tripoli
TRIPOLI DISTRICT, LIBYA, JUL 8 – The United Nations urged all Libyan parties to avoid actions that could escalate conflict and called for withdrawal of recently deployed forces in Tripoli, citing civilian protection concerns.
- Clashes erupted in Tripoli between government forces and militias in May, leaving six people dead amid rising military tensions in the capital.
- The fighting followed Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah's order to dismantle armed groups and coincided with a fragile peace after a 2020 UN-brokered truce.
- The United Nations mission overseeing Libya has called for an immediate reduction in tensions, demanding that recently deployed forces in Tripoli pull back promptly and urging all involved parties to refrain from provocative language that might incite violence.
- UNSMIL emphasized that peaceful discussions are essential for achieving lasting peace and warned that individuals targeting civilians will face consequences under international law.
- The continuing volatility highlights Libya's ongoing division between rival administrations and underscores the need for swift implementation of security arrangements agreed during efforts to end the May clashes.
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The Straits Times
UN mission in Libya urges immediate de-escalation in Tripoli
TRIPOLI - The U.N. Mission in Libya urged on Wednesday all Libyan parties to avoid actions or political rhetoric that could trigger escalation or renewed clashes in Tripoli, following reports of continued military buildup in and around the city. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Libya on Edge: UN Calls for De-escalation Amid Rising Tensions in Tripoli
The U.N. Mission in Libya has called for calm and urged political parties to avoid actions that might escalate tensions in Tripoli. This follows recent reports of military buildup and clashes between armed groups, highlighting ongoing instability since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.
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