UN Special Representative, Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Martin Kobler expressed the grave concern over recent fighting in Libya's oil crescent area and called on military forces that moved into the area to immediately stop fighting and refrain from any further military escalation.

Martin Kobler said in a statement issued by the mission, "I urge all parties to avoid any damage to the oil facilities. Natural resources belong to all Libyans and preserving oil infrastructure is in the national interest." "Attacks on the oil terminals further threaten the stability and lead to a greater division of the country. They further restrict the oil exports and add to people's suffering," he added.

He further called for respecting the UN Security Council Resolution 2259 that recognises the Government of National Accord consisting of the Presidency Council and the cabinet as the sole executive authority in the country.

Source : QNA