"UNSMIL is closely monitoring reports of the military build-up and escalating tensions in Tripoli and the broader western region. We urgently call on all parties to immediately de-escalate the situation, refrain from any provocative actions, and resolve disputes through dialogue," it said in a statement on social media platform X, Xinhua reported.
"The Mission strongly supports Libyan efforts, including those led by elders and community leaders, to achieve a peaceful resolution," the statement said, highlighting the critical responsibility of all parties to protect civilians.
According to local media, military tensions could be observed in Tripoli, with military vehicles and fighters deployed across the city. No official statement has been issued regarding the reported escalation.
Since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, Libya has been plagued by insecurity and political instability. The country has faced fragmentation, divided between two administrations: the eastern-based government in Tobruk, supported by the House of Representatives, and the western-based government in Tripoli, backed by the Presidency Council.