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Al-Ahram Weekly
6 days ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
UN calls for 'immediate deescalation' in Libyan capital - Region
The UN mission in Libya called for "immediate deescalation", citing reports of armed forces being mobilised in the capital and its surroundings that have raised fears of renewed violence. In mid-May, there were clashes in Tripoli between forces loyal to the government and powerful armed groups wanting to dismantle it. In a statement published late on Wednesday on X, the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said there were "increased reports of continued military build-up in and around Tripoli". It said it "strongly urges all parties to refrain from using force, particularly in densely populated areas, and to avoid any actions or political rhetoric that could trigger escalation or lead to renewed clashes". It called for all parties to "engage in good faith" in deescalation and for the "swift implementation of security arrangements" set out during efforts to end the May violence. Those clashes left six people dead, the United Nations said. "Forces recently deployed in Tripoli must withdraw without delay," UNSMIL said. Libya has been gripped by conflict since the 2011 overthrow and killing of longtime ruler Moamer Kadhafi in a NATO-backed uprising. The country remains split between Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah's UN-recognised government based in Tripoli and a rival administration based in the east. In a TV interview on Monday, Dbeibah called for armed groups to vacate the areas under their control. Among the sites held by armed factions are the Mitiga airport in the east of the capital, which is controlled by the powerful Radaa Force. "Dialogue -- not violence -- remains the only viable path toward achieving lasting peace, stability in Tripoli and across Libya", the UNSMIL statement said. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Asharq Al-Awsat
7 days ago
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
UN Calls for 'Immediate Deescalation' in Libyan Capital
The UN mission in Libya called for "immediate deescalation", citing reports of armed forces being mobilized in the capital and its surroundings that have raised fears of renewed violence. In mid-May, there were clashes in Tripoli between forces loyal to the government and powerful armed groups wanting to dismantle it. In a statement published late on Wednesday on X, the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said there were "increased reports of continued military build-up in and around Tripoli", AFP reported. It said it "strongly urges all parties to refrain from using force, particularly in densely populated areas, and to avoid any actions or political rhetoric that could trigger escalation or lead to renewed clashes". It called for all parties to "engage in good faith" in deescalation and for the "swift implementation of security arrangements" set out during efforts to end the May violence. Those clashes left six people dead, the United Nations said. "Forces recently deployed in Tripoli must withdraw without delay," UNSMIL said. Libya has been gripped by conflict since the 2011 overthrow and killing of longtime ruler Moamer Kadhafi in a NATO-backed uprising. The country remains split between Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah's UN-recognized government based in Tripoli and a rival administration based in the east. In a TV interview on Monday, Dbeibah called for armed groups to vacate the areas under their control. Among the sites held by armed factions are the Mitiga airport in the east of the capital, which is controlled by the powerful Radaa Force. "Dialogue -- not violence -- remains the only viable path toward achieving lasting peace, stability in Tripoli and across Libya", the UNSMIL statement said.
Arab News
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
UN calls for ‘immediate deescalation' in Libyan capital
TRIPOLI: The UN mission in Libya called for 'immediate deescalation,' citing reports of armed forces being mobilized in the capital and its surroundings that have raised fears of renewed violence. In mid-May, there were clashes in Tripoli between forces loyal to the government and powerful armed groups wanting to dismantle it. In a statement published late on Wednesday on X, the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said there were 'increased reports of continued military build-up in and around Tripoli.' It said it 'strongly urges all parties to refrain from using force, particularly in densely populated areas, and to avoid any actions or political rhetoric that could trigger escalation or lead to renewed clashes.' It called for all parties to 'engage in good faith' in deescalation and for the 'swift implementation of security arrangements' set out during efforts to end the May violence. Those clashes left six people dead, the United Nations said. 'Forces recently deployed in Tripoli must withdraw without delay,' UNSMIL said. Libya has been gripped by conflict since the 2011 overthrow and killing of longtime ruler Muammar Qaddafi in a NATO-backed uprising. The country remains split between Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah's UN-recognized government based in Tripoli and a rival administration based in the east. In a TV interview on Monday, Dbeibah called for armed groups to vacate the areas under their control. Among the sites held by armed factions are the Mitiga airport in the east of the capital, which is controlled by the powerful Radaa Force. 'Dialogue — not violence — remains the only viable path toward achieving lasting peace, stability in Tripoli and across Libya,' the UNSMIL statement said.
The Journal
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Journal
EU commissioner and delegation ordered to leave Libya just after arriving in Benghazi
THE AUTHORITIES IN eastern Libya told an EU commissioner and three ministers from member states to leave immediately today after they arrived in the main city Benghazi for planned talks. Accusing the bloc's delegation of a 'flagrant breach of diplomatic norms', the authorities who hold sway over eastern Libya said they had cancelled the visit and told the EU officials to 'leave Libyan territory immediately'. The EU commissioner for internal affairs and migration, Magnus Brunner, said on X that 'the meetings planned in Benghazi could not take place in the end'. 'There was a breach of protocol which is unfortunate,' an EU official said, blaming it on 'a big misunderstanding' over which Libyan authorities they were due to meet. The delegation had flown in from the Libyan capital Tripoli, where it held talks with the UN-backed Government of National Unity of Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah, which controls the west of the country. Besides Brunner, the delegation also included the interior ministers of Italy and Malta, Matteo Piantedosi and Byron Camilleri, and Greek Migration Minister Thanos Plevris. Straight after their arrival in Benghazi, the head of the eastern administration, Osama Hammad, declared all four men persona non grata. He called on all diplomats and representatives of non-governmental organisations to 'respect the sovereignty of the Libyan state', without elaborating. Libya has been gripped by conflict since the 2011 overthrow and killing of longtime ruler Moamer Kadhafi in a NATO-backed uprising. The country remains split between Dbeibah's government based in Tripoli and Hammad's rival administration based in the east. Advertisement Libya is a common point of departure for people seeking to cross the central Mediterranean and reach Europe. Those asylum seekers come from many countries but mostly from east African states like Etritrea, Sudan and Somalia. As it does with other North African states like Tunisia, the EU has agreements with Libyan authorities that effectively outsource the policing of the bloc's sea border. Libyan Coastguard agencies prevent crossings and intercept boats – which they then bring back – in exchange for funding, equipment and training. The Libyan coastguard has been accused of frequent human rights violations and other crimes. People stopped by the coastguard are usually returned to detention centres in Libya where detainees are often mistreated and in some cases tortured. So far this year, 550 people have been reported dead or missing along the central Mediterranean route, the deadliest migration route in the world. - © AFP 2025 With reporting from David Mac Redmond Need more clarity and context on how migration is being discussed in Ireland? Check out our FactCheck Knowledge Bank for essential reads and guides to finding good information online. Visit Knowledge Bank
