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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
ADDIS ABABA, May 18 (Xinhua) — African Union (AU) Commission Chairman Mahmoud Ali Yusuf has expressed “deep concern” over the recent clashes in the Libyan capital Tripoli that have resulted in loss of life.
In a statement released late Saturday, the head of the AU Commission said the clashes had caused casualties and material damage and stressed the importance of demilitarizing Tripoli.
While welcoming the recent ceasefire and the return of “cautious calm” in Libya, he urged all parties to refrain from actions and rhetoric that could further destabilize the fragile security situation.
M.A. Yusuf reiterated the AU’s support for efforts to restore civil order and respect the rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of speech in the country in accordance with international law. –0–