NSG Issues Statement on Events in Kufra.

Tripoli, 22 September 2015(Lana) The National Salvation Governemnt has strongly denounced the 'dastard attack carried out by coup members, criminals and mercenaries on the southern city of Kufra on Monday which left dozens dead and property destroyed.' A statement obtained by Lana said 'the NSG has learnt with deep sorrow and pain news of the martyrdom of several revolutionaries of the city of Kufra notably the field commander Tawfik Shweisheen who died in defense of land and honour.' The Governemnt offered condolences to the families and friends of the martyrs and wished the wounded speedy recovery. The statement said 'the siege to which the city of Kufra has been subjected for two months was so severe that it banned delivery of essential supplies and endangered the lives of civilians in the city.' The Governemnt blamed the bodies which support and finance those mounting this siege on the city and held them responsible for these acts which amount to war crimes. The NSG vowed to remain committed to offer support to the revolutionaries of Kufra and would not abandon them until the aggression on the city was repelled, the statement said. It urged the international community to cooperate with it to fight trans-border terrorist groups which seek to establish a foothold. =Lana=