In the evening of Monday 12 September, a spokesperson for the European External Action Service (EEAS) called on all sides involved in attacks on oil terminals in Libya "to immediately cease hostilities and to refrain from any action that could further damage Libya's energy infrastructure".
The statement, in the form of a press release, notes that "the attacks over the weekend on several oil terminals in Libya endanger Libya's energy infrastructure at a time when Libya and its legitimate government (Ed: Government of National Accord - GNA) need more than ever to be able to fully exploit Libya's oil fields for the benefit of its people."
The EEAS spokesperson said that Libya’s energy infrastructure must remain under the "exclusive control" of the internationally recognised GNA, which is Libya’s only legitimate government, and the EU urges existing militias and armed groups to respect the GNA’s authority.
Over the weekend, the forces of General Khalifa Haftar took three oil terminals from a militia loyal to the GNA, including two of the country’s largest terminals, al-Sedra and Ras Lanouf.
The EU will continue to work to ensure the enforcement of UN Security Council Resolution 2259 of 23 December 2015. This includes measures concerning illicit oil exports, activities which could damage the integrity and unity of Libyan State financial institutions and the National Oil Company, and individuals and entities engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, stability or security of Libya. (Original version in French by Camille-Cerise Gessant)