Tripoli- 10 October 2013 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) denounces the abduction of Prime Minister Mr. Ali Zeidan and calls for his immediate release.

UNSMIL calls on all parties to continue the transitional political process and affirm the legitimacy of democratically elected institutions.

UNSMIL also calls upon the international community, which stood by the revolution of the Libyan people, to redouble its efforts in assisting Libya build a sovereign state, based on the rule of law and the promotion of human rights.