Russia blocked a UN Security Council statement that would have called on forces loyal to Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar to halt their advance on Tripoli; Anti-government troops led by Haftar said Saturday they had been targeted by an air strike about 50
GENEVA, April 8 (MENA) - The escalation of violence in and around Tripoli has caused the displacement of more than 2,800 persons fleeing from fighting and blocked emergency services from reaching casualties and civilians, and damaged electricity lines, said UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Libya Maria Valle Ribeiro on Monday.
The upsurge in violence is further increasing the misery of refugees and migrants arbitrarily detained in detention centres in areas of active conflict, the humanitarian coordinator warned in a statement published by the website of the United Nation Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
She reminded all parties of their obligations under International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law to ensure the safety of all civilians and civilian infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, and public utilities, and to allow unimpeded and sustained humanitarian access to all affected areas.
The United Nations continues to call for a temporary humanitarian truce to allow for the provision of emergency services and the voluntary passage of civilians, including those wounded, from areas of conflict.
The Humanitarian community in Libya is following developments closely and has already activated the emergency humanitarian response to assist civilians where needed.
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