Leon urges for a peaceful settlement to Libya crisis.

Tripoli, 16.07.2015(Lana) Head of United National Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Bernardino Leon has praised the recent release of many prisoners in Western Libya, urging all parties to release all detainees by the end of Ramadan. In his briefing to the Security Council, Wednesday about the situation in Libya, Leon said such measures would largely contribute to realizing the second phase of the political dialogue. Leon said the humanitarian situation in Libya , is still of concern especially with the increasing number of the displaced since last September and not offering them any humanitarian assistance. He also said there are areas in southern Libya which are in need for assistance but due to security situation humanitarian teams were not able to reach them. He also said the country is in critical situation urging all parties to continue constructively in dialogue. Leon said through dialogue and compromises can achieve a peaceful solution to the conflict in the country, explaining that the political transition would be carried out through joint efforts to have a national consensus government, which would be the only solution in the face of Islamic state organization and the groups tied to them. Leon expressed confidence that the international community is ready to provide the required support according to the priorities to be identified by Libyans. =Lana=