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Madam President,

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya is following with concern security incidents and developments in Tripoli since yesterday and their impact on the civilian population. The Mission reminds all parties involved of their responsibility under international law to protect civilians.  

As the United Nations Support Mission in Libya intensifies efforts to engage political leaders to establish a consensual path to elections, military and security actors in Libya will play an important role as key enablers of sustained peace and stability, the Special Representative of