The UN Security Council expressed strong concern about the recent rise of violence in Tripoli, Libya, which caused victims among the civilians. He called on all places to protect the civilians and asked for accountability for the attacks.

He welcomed the agreed truce and called for its unconditional observance, as well as the achievement of a permanent ceasefire.

The Council reiterated its support for an unobtrusive political process under Libyan leadership and the need to integrate institutions, especially in the field of security. He emphasized the need for immediate progress for stability and peace in the country and expressed full support to UNSMIL and the special representative of the Secretary -General. Finally, he reaffirmed his respect for Libya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The announcement:

“Members of the Security Council expressed their deep concern about escalating violence in Tripoli in recent days, with reports of victims among civilians.

They called all the places to protect the civilians. They asked to account for those responsible for civilian attacks. They welcomed reports of agreed truce and invited to adhere unconditionally and achieve a permanent ceasefire.

Members of the Security Council reiterated their steady commitment in favor of an exclusion, led by Libya, a political process with the facilitation of the United Nations, as well as in favor of unification of all institutions, including military and security institutions. They emphasized the importance of immediate progress to achieve constant peace, stability and security for the people of Libya.

They reiterated their support for the UN support to the UNSMIL support and the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary General. They also emphasized their respect for sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and the national unity of Libya“.

Removal of Turkish nationals

Turkey this week went on to remove 82 nationals from the Libyan capital Tripoli, after many days of deadly conflicts between armed groups, a source at the Foreign Ministry in Ankara told Ankara.

These “82 citizens, who wished to return to Turkey, were helped to leave Libya and allowed them to return to their homes” because of violence and “insecurity” in the Libyan capital on Monday, the source said Friday.

On Thursday, the Turkish Embassy in Tripoli had announced via Facebook that it was preparing to remove rushed nationals by bus from the capital to Misrata, about 200 kilometers east, to board a Turkish Airlines flight from the city.

The ministry did not give more details on the people who were repatriated, nor did it clarify if it planned more flights.

The violent incidents in Tripoli broke out Monday night among forces loyal to the National Unity Government (CCI) and powerful armed groups that the government is trying to dismantle.

The fierce battles claimed the lives of at least eight citizens, according to the UN mission to Libya (Manul) and almost completely traveled to air traffic.

Although yesterday – co -authored – a tranquility in Tripoli, the situation remains very volatile.

Turkey, which supports the UN -recognized government in Tripoli under Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbaimba, appealed on Wednesday to declare a truce and added that it was “monitoring” the situation.

Undermined by chaos and divisions after the overthrow of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s regime and his death in 2011, Libya has two opposing governments, the internationally recognized in Tripoli, in Western Libya, under Mr Dbaima, General Califa Happear. At the same time, countless armed groups present in the country are claiming power and territory.