EU mission in Libya urges all parties to deescalate amid military buildup news in Tripoli
The statement emphasized the importance of protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure in accordance with international law. It reaffirmed the EU's commitment to accountability for anyone who threatens peace or harms civilians and national institutions, expressing readiness to support deescalation efforts and promote constructive dialogue under UN auspices.
Meanwhile, the Libyan capital, Tripoli, is witnessing heightened tensions and an atmosphere of unease, amid persistent reports and undisclosed movements suggesting the potential for a military operation by the Government of National Unity against armed groups within the city.
Eyewitnesses have reported intermittent movements of convoys of armed vehicles coming from the city of Misrata and towns in the Nafusa Mountain region toward military camps in Tripoli.
Others reported the arrival of similar convoys at camps in the Tajoura area, the eastern suburb of Tripoli, indicating a significant military buildup among government forces. Tags: EU Mission in Libya clashes in tripoli
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