High Representative European Union For Foreign Policy, Josep Borrell, He called on rival militias fighting in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Wednesday to stop the offensive. conflicts and engage in dialogue to reduce the situation in the country.
Although conflicts – which They resulted in 55 dead and more than 140 injured.– seemingly diminished, Borrell reminded the parties to fulfill their obligations under the Humanitarian Law, thereby ensuring the protection of civilians.
“Recent events are a vivid reminder of the fragility of the security situation in Libya and the urgent need for elections to find a sustainable and inclusive political solution,” the statement said.
In this sense, he claimed that he followed the struggle “with great care and concern”. “The people are tired of being caught in the crossfire and their demands for peace deserve to be heard and fulfilled,” he added.
Finally, the High Representative expressed his “definite support for the national agreement”. mediation efforts led by United Nations and its representative on the ground, Abdoulaye Bathily”.
Clash broke out on Monday Following the arrest of Mahmoud Hamza, commander of the 444th Combat Brigade of the Libyan Army, by members of the Deterrence Force (Rada), a militia loyal to the internationally recognized Libyan unity government.
The sides reportedly agreed to stop the fighting after handing the commander over to the Stability Support Authority (SSA), a third group considered a “neutral force”. The deal comes after intense negotiations, in which the union prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibé was present, according to the ‘Libya Observer’.