On Saturday 20 May, the European Union and permanent member countries of the United Nations Security Council called on the different factions for restraint after the attack on a military air base in the south of Libya. At least 141 people, most of them soldiers loyal to Khalifa Haftar, were killed in the attack that was led by rival groups. The UN also spoke of "summary executions".
"All parties need to exercise restraint, cease all hostilities and avoid further escalation of...