TRIPOLI, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called for the release of a Libyan doctor kidnapped in the southern Libyan city of Sabha last week by an unknown group.
"WHO has received reports from the Sabha Medical Center on recent kidnapping of one of its doctors. WHO urges all to refrain from attacking health workers and facilities, as required by international humanitarian law," the organization said in a statement on Monday.
WHO called upon the parties responsible for the kidnapping of the doctor in Sabha to ensure his safety and immediate release
"WHO strongly condemns kidnapping of health workers as well as any other attacks on medical personnel and health facilities," the statement added.
The organization also condemned attacks on medical facilities and staff in Libya, which "negatively affect health care delivery and deprive civilians in need from receiving health services."
Osama Al-Wafi, spokesman for Sabha's Medical Center, told Xinhua there was no information available about the doctor's whereabouts.
Al-Wafi said that the work in the center was suspended for 10 days in protest against the doctor's kidnapping, until action is taken for his release.
