UN Response to Libya Violence

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UN mission in Libya calls for de-escalation

UN mission in Libya 'alarmed' by escalating violence in Tripoli

The United Nations voiced alarm on Thursday at escalating violence in Tripoli, warning of a "severe risk of mass displacement and danger to civilians". The UN's International Organisation for Migration (IOM) called "for an immediate cessation of hostilities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of civilians in accordance with International Humanitarian Law".

CNN on MSN · 2d

UN mission in Libya calls for de-escalation after fighting erupts in capital

The United Nations mission in Libya called for de-escalation Monday after fighting erupted in the North African nation’s capital.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Most Intense Fighting for Years Rocks Libyan Capital

The most intense clashes for years rocked Tripoli for a second night and continued into Wednesday morning, witnesses in the Libyan capital said, after Monday's killing of a major militia leader set off fighting between rival factions.

UN News1h

Libya’s fragile peace tested again as new clashes roil Tripoli

A fragile calm has settled over Tripoli after a sudden surge of violence this week left parts of the city in ruins, claimed ...

Pakistan Today1d

Libya violence flares as UN calls for restraint following militia chief’s death

TRIPOLI: Armed clashes broke out in Libya’s capital on Monday evening following reports of the killing of Abdulghani Kikli, ...

Newsweek2d

Violent Clashes Erupt in Libya After Top Official Assassinated

Brendan Cole is a Newsweek Senior News Reporter based in London, UK. His focus is Russia and Ukraine, in particular the war started by Moscow. He also covers other areas of geopolitics including ...

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Iraqi Embassy Urges Citizens in Tripoli to Stay Indoors Amid Escalating Violence

We have issued a call to our citizens living in Tripoli to take the utmost precautions and to remain at home, in line with ...

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