2015-03-05 10:21:00

Concern mounts over Libya conflict


(Vatican Radio) Talks are due to resume Thursday in Morocco between rival factions in Libya.

The meeting comes after Libya made an urgent appeal Wednesday to the U.N. Security Council to either lift an arms embargo completely or allow exemptions so that its army can fight the rising threat of the Islamic State and other militant groups.

Diplomats said Libya has made a sizeable request in the past few days for dozens of fighter jets, tanks, helicopters and grenade launchers.

The country is deeply divided between two rival governments, one that is Western-backed and another that is backed by Islamist groups who deny the involvement of militants allied with the Islamic State group.

Speaking to Vatican Father Marcello Ghirlando, vicar general of Tripoli said that Christians in Libya are becoming increasingly concerned.

“The recent events have created a bit of fear in the hearts of our Christians”. He goes on to say that the political situation is very unstable, but he adds that the Libyan people have a great potential to work and live together and promote reconciliation. 

Next week, the U.N. mission to Libya will hold talks in Algeria with Libyan leaders and activists, with separate talks in Brussels for a range of municipal leaders. 
 

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