France called on the Libyan authorities – today – to prevent a military escalation, recalling their responsibility to ensure the safety of the population in the light of the violence taking place in the city of Zawiya. The French Embassy in Libya added in a statement: “Paris is following the situation in Zawiya with concern as the clashes put the civilian population at risk of violence.
She added that the events in al-Zawiya serve as a reminder of the importance of uniting the security and military institutions. To bring security and stability to the Libyan people throughout the country.