Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) |

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNSMIL

The UN remains committed to Libya and to supporting Libyans on their path to peace and stability

There are no reports of casualties among UN staff

TRIPOLI, Libya, June 29, 2017/APO/ --

The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) confirms that a UN convoy was hit today traveling between Surman and Tripoli. UNSMIL has made contact with the staff concerned. There are no reports of casualties among UN staff. 

UNSMIL thanks the Government of National Accord, House of Representative Members from Zawiyah and local authorities for their help in ensuring the safety of UN staff and is looking forward to their safe return to Tripoli. 

The UN remains committed to Libya and to supporting Libyans on their path to peace and stability.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).