Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Libya

NEW YORK, United States of America, May 3, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Libya:

The Secretary-General condemns the terrorist attack on the High National Election Commission (HNEC) headquarters in Tripoli today (May 2, 2018). He extends his condolences to the families of the victims and sincere sympathy to the wounded.

The Secretary-General reaffirms the commitment of the United Nations to the implementation of the Action Plan for Libya and expresses his appreciation and support for the important efforts being carried out in this regard by his Special Representative, Ghassan Salamé, who is working very closely with all parties.

Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of United Nations – Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.