Libya Thwarts Rocket Attack Near UN Headquarters in Tripoli

The United Nations Support Mission headquarters in Tripoli, Libya, was targeted by a rocket attack that was intercepted by Libyan security forces, preventing casualties or damage to the compound. The rocket, identified as a Russian-made SPG, landed near the mission's base in the Janzour area, hitting a civilian house without causing injuries. Authorities seized a vehicle carrying two additional rockets and a launcher, launching an investigation to identify those responsible. This attack coincided with UN Special Representative Hanna Tetteh's briefing to the Security Council, where she proposed a roadmap for Libya to establish a unified government and conduct credible elections. The Libyan Government of National Unity condemned the attack as an attempt to destabilize security and undermine international relations, praising the swift response of security forces. Libya remains divided between rival administrations in the east and west, with ongoing instability since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.