US Embassy in Libya: We are closely following, and with concern, the situation in the city of Zawiya.

The US Embassy to Libya said that the United States is closely following and with concern the situation in the city of Zawiya, amid reports of the use of weapons in civilian areas and the possibility of further violence.

In a brief statement published on its Twitter account, the embassy called on the Libyan leaders to do everything in their power to calm the situation and take all necessary precautions to protect the lives of civilians.

Source: Libyan News Agency