UNSMIL listens to protesters' demands outside its headquarters in Janzour

Libya Observer

3 days ago

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) met with a delegation from the National Dialogue Committee in the western region, representing the protesters who had gathered earlier on Tuesday evening outside its headquarters in Janzour.
In a statement, the UN mission said the representatives expressed their frustration with the ongoing political and economic deterioration across Libya, emphasizing the urgent need to change the government through the House of Representatives and the High Council of State.
UNSMIL added that the delegation stressed the importance of a time-bound political process with clear milestones leading to elections.
The delegation called on the mission to take their concerns seriously and to support a fast-track path that considers the demands of the Libyan people, ensures accountability and inclusiveness, and leads to tangible progress in the political process.
The mission reaffirmed that it will continue to work with Libyans in their pursuit of unified institutions and holding elections as soon as possible, according to the statement.
Earlier on Tuesday, protesters stormed the UN mission's headquarters in Janzour, west of the capital Tripoli, following a briefing by the mission's head, Hanna Tetteh, to the UN Security Council on the latest developments in Libya.
Videos circulating on Facebook showed groups of demonstrators gathering at the gate of the headquarters, attempting to enter before the security personnel guarding the building withdrew.