United Nations Support Mission in Libya Condemns Assassination of Salwa Bugaighis

26 Jun 2014

United Nations Support Mission in Libya Condemns Assassination of Salwa Bugaighis

Tripoli, 26 June 2014 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) condemns the assassination of Salwa Bugaighis, the prominent Libyan personality and member of the Preparatory Committee for National Dialogue.

Once again, Benghazi witnesses a bloody attack, the last of a series largely targeting civilians. UNSMIL calls on Libyan authorities to thoroughly investigate the assassination and bring the perpetrators to justice.

On this sad occasion, the Mission offers its condolences to the family of Bugaighis.