The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, expresses his strong support for the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord as the sole legitimate authority under the Libyan Political Agreement (LPA).

“I condemn yesterday’s attempt to seize the headquarters of the High Council of State. Such actions, aimed at creating parallel institutions and obstructing the implementation of the LPA, will generate further disorder and insecurity and must end for the sake of the Libyan People. The LPA remains to be only framework for a peaceful solution in Libya and I urge all political stakeholders to unify behind it," said Martin Kobler.