UN Mission in Libya strongly condemns IS attacks on oil terminals

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Wednesday 06 Jan 2016 - 13:36 Makkah mean time-26-3-1437 UN envoy for Libya Martin Kobler (UN Photo) Tripoli (IINA) – Special Envoy for Libya and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Martin Kobler strongly condemned the attack by so-called Islamic State (IS) on Sidra and Ras Lanouf oil terminals. “These oil resources are property of the Libyan people and future generations, Libyan parties must spare no effort to block any attempt by Daesh to finance its terrorist agenda through seizure of Libyan oil," Kobler said.  "This attack serves as a strong reminder to all Libyans of the need to immediately implement the Libyan Political Agreement and form the Government of National Accord,” he added. The UN envoy called on all Libyans to unite behind the Government of National Accord, so that together they can eliminate the threat of Daesh. “Every wasted day in failure to implement the Libyan Political Agreement is a day of gain for Daesh,” Kobler said. AB/IINA