UN strongly condemns bombardment of residential areas in Libya.

Tripoli, 16.05.2015 - Lana - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya 'UNSMIL' , yesterday Friday had condemned targeting residential area in Libya , reminding that these attacks are constitute as war crimes , punishable under the international law. According to the mission's statement , the international special envoy 'Bernardino Leon' , had expressed his strong regret for the death of more than eight children , and wounding another four , in result of bombing neighborhoods in Benghazi city , as well as shelling residential areas in Gharyan and Zawya cities. The mission reminded all parties , that the international humanitarian law prohibits attack against civilians , and could be considered crimes of war. Leon , also urged all parties to stop targeting civilians and civilian properties immediately , and to put an end to the continuing cycle of violence and revenge. The mission had renewed its emphasis , that there would be no military solution for the conflict in Libya , and the long term fighting actions will only bring more killings and destruction to the country. The mission added in its statement that , reaching a political accord through dialogue , is the only way for stability in the country , and returning to the democratic process". =Lana=