UNSMIL expresses concerns over clashes in Janzour

Libyan Cloud News Agency – Tripoli

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has expressed deep concerns at the recent clashes that took place between what it described “criminals”, including armed groups, in Janzour district, west Tripoli.

UNSMIL said in a statement that these clashes frightened local residents and resulted in a number of casualties.

It condemned such reckless actions, as they directly endanger civilians at a time when Tripoli is beginning to recover from a 15-month long siege.

It concluded that the clashes underscore the need for the Government of National Accord to move swiftly on effective and coordinated security sector reform and disarmament demobilization and reintegration efforts.