The Libyan government, appointed by the House of Representatives, has strongly condemned what it describes as the biased actions of the United Nations (UN) mission in Libya, accusing it of turning a blind eye to the crimes and transgressions of the Unity Government.
In a statement released on Sunday, the government led by Osama Hamad held the UN Support Mission in Libya responsible for all acts committed against the Libyan people in Zuwara and elsewhere.
The government stressed that securing borders and official ports and defending them, is a significant responsibility that can only be undertaken by state institutions. In their absence, armed groups are given the opportunity to cause chaos, enriching their leaders at the expense of the nation’s wealth.
The statement warned against igniting a security, political, and social crisis through the de facto authorities in western Libya, which lack legal and political legitimacy and consensus regarding their existence and ongoing authority. The actions of these authorities are seen as lacking public interest.
The appointed Libyan government called upon the Libyan people to unite and stand together against the plot to instigate a futile civil war, serving only the interests of foreign agendas and power-hungry individuals exploiting Libya’s resources.
It urged the Libyan Parliament to take necessary actions to protect the cities and components of Libyan society in the West from potential treacherous attacks, as the Parliament is the only legitimate Libyan authority after the collapse of all agreements.
The government’s statement expressed grave concerns about the security and social tensions in western Libya, stirred by the expired mandate of the Unity Government, which exacerbates conflicts and fuels disputes within the country. The government accused the expired administration of spreading fear and chaos, instigating wars, and undermining stability, actions intolerable to any rational and wise person.
The statement further called on the international community, particularly the UN Secretary-General, to intervene urgently by pressuring the UN’s special envoy to Libya to stop obstructing the choices of the Libyan people and his apparent collusion with the expired government.
The Supreme Council of Libyan Amazighs also issued a warning to Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dbeibeh against any attack on Zuwara.
The Council stated that Dbeibeh was rallying armed groups for an assault on the Ras Ajdir border crossing under false pretenses and warned against any attacks on Zuwara and its affiliated cities.
