UN demands Libyan authorities establish fate of kidnapped lawmaker

Source: Xinhua| 2019-10-18 02:58:40|Editor: Mu Xuequan
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TRIPOLI, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Thursday demanded Libya's east-based authorities establish the fate of a parliament member who was kidnapped a few months ago in the eastern city of Benghazi.

"Three months ago, Siham Sergewa, an elected member of the House of Representatives (Parliament), was seized at night from her home in Benghazi. Since her violent abduction by armed men, Sergewa's fate remains unknown," the mission said in a statement.

"UNSMIL continues to follow up on the enforced disappearance of Sergewa and similar cases throughout the country. The Mission reiterates that relevant authorities in eastern Libya have the legal responsibility to establish the fate and whereabouts of Ms. Sergewa," the statement said.

The mission remains in close contact with the victims' families, the statement said.

Earlier in July, unidentified gunmen kidnapped Sergewa from her home in Benghazi, took her to an unknown location and shot her husband.

The UN-backed Libyan government based in the capital Tripoli held the rival east-based army responsible for the incident.

Benghazi is controlled by the east-based army which is currently engaged in a deadly armed conflict against the UN-backed government over the control of Tripoli.

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