07 May 2016 - Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Martin Kobler strongly condemns the attack on demonstrators in al-Kish Square in Benghazi in the afternoon of 6 May. According to UNSMIL's information, four people, including a woman and a 12-year-old child, were killed, and dozens injured. Reports indicate that a number of rockets or mortar shells hit the square where a group of people was demonstrating.

Martin Kobler said "I am horrified by the attack on peaceful demonstrators in al-Kish Square; I strongly condemn this heinous crime.” He expresses his deep condolences to the families of the victims and wishes speedy recovery to those injured.

“Whoever is responsible must be held accountable,” added Martin Kobler. Under International Humanitarian Law, carrying out direct attacks on civilians or indiscriminate attacks are war crimes. Those responsible can be prosecuted, including by the International Criminal Court, which has ongoing jurisdiction on Libya.