UNSMIL Calls for Restraint After Benghazi Violence, Urges Libyans to Resolve Differences Peacefully

9 Jun 2013

UNSMIL Calls for Restraint After Benghazi Violence, Urges Libyans to Resolve Differences Peacefully

Tripoli, 09 June 2013 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya expresses its deep concern regarding the violence yesterday in Benghazi that claimed the lives of many people and left many others injured.

UNSMIL conveys its condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes those injured a speedy recovery.

UNSMIL calls on all concerned to exercise maximum restraint and reiterates the necessity of resolving disagreements peacefully through dialogue and in a democratic spirit.

UNSMIL appeals to all Libyans to reject violence in all its forms and all acts of retaliation. The Mission calls on all Libyans to support national efforts to ensure security and stability throughout Libya.