In his briefing to the United Nations Security Council, Salame warned that the violence on the outskirts of Tripoli is just the beginning of a bloody long war on the southern shores of the Mediterranean, putting the security of Libya's neighbors and the wider Mediterranean region at serious risk. Salame indicated that Tripoli was enjoying increased security and stability, and economic situations were improving before the offensive of Haftar on April 04. Salame warned that Haftar’s war on Tripoli had created a security vacuum in the south that was being exploited by ISIS. Zillah saw a similar attack by ISIS militants last year. Ghadduwah and Al-Fuqahaa towns in the south both saw ISIS attacks, which left several people killed and injured and several houses burnt.

Source: Libya Observer May 21, 2019 18:00 UTC