TRIPOLI, July 5 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Tuesday expressed concern about the reports of coastal road closure by armed groups.

"UNSMIL is following with deep concern reports of sporadic closures of the coastal road west of Sirte at Gate 50," UNSMIL said in a statement.

UNSMIL stressed the imperative of all parties to keep the vital road open from both directions to ensure the free movement of people and goods between cities.

"UNSMIL commends the Joint Military Commission 5+5 for their tireless efforts to safeguard the October 2020 ceasefire agreement and calls on all parties to refrain from any provocative acts that could worsen the security situation," the statement said.

Local media reported that armed groups in the past several days closed the coastal road, as the country is witnessing protests against the political and economic situation.

The road connecting western and eastern Libya was reopened in June last year following two years of closure due to wars between the eastern-based army and the UN-backed Government of National Accord based in the capital Tripoli. Enditem

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