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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.

  • Recently, UNSMIL urged all Libyan parties to de-escalate amid reports of military buildup around Tripoli.
  • Since 2014, Libya has been divided between eastern forces led by Khalifa Haftar and a fragmented western government, with a 2020 truce pausing major conflict.
  • During May clashes in Tripoli, the SSA militia was dismantled, resulting in at least eight civilian deaths and displacement of hundreds, as reported by sources and.
  • The UN Support Mission in Libya reminded political and security actors of their duty to protect civilians, calling for immediate withdrawal of forces in Tripoli and accountability for attacks.
  • UNSMIL emphasizes dialogue and supports security arrangements to resolve Libya’s deep political divisions and ongoing conflict.
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