"After the latest fighting on Sunday and because of the closure of Tripoli International Airport, the mission concluded that it would not be possible to continue its work in delivering advice and technical support while ensuring the security and safety of its staff as well as their freedom of movement," the statement said.
The statement added that the pullout was a temporary measure and its staff will return as soon as security conditions in Tripoli permit.
Intense fighting has been going on in the capital city of Tripoli since early Sunday when Islamist armed groups launched attacks on Tripoli International Airport and some key road intersections. The international airport has been shut down for at least three days.
The clashes has so far killed nine and injured more than 30, according to medical sources.
The UN mission last week has already withdrawn nearly 60 percent of its staff from Libya out of security concerns.
Sources:Xinhua - globaltimes.cn
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Libya's government said Tuesday that it was considering requesting international help to re-establish security after days of deadly clashes between rival militias forced the closure of Tripoli airport, severing links with the outside world.....
ReplyDeleteMilitia shells have destroyed 90 percent of the planes parked at the airport, according to government spokesman Ahmed Lamine. The Grad rocket attacks have also reportedly damaged the control tower.
Lamine said Tripoli is considering requesting international help to restore stability in the country.
"The government has studied the possibility to bring international forces to enhance security," he told reporters on Tuesday........http://www.france24.com/en/20140715-libya-international-help-deadly-clashes-close-airport-tripoli/