‘Fragile stability’ in Libya is increasingly at risk, the Security Council hears

Rosemary Dicarlo said that divisions were collapsed, economic shortcomings, continuous violations of human rights, and competing domestic and external interests, continue to erode unity and stability in the country.

“Fragile stability in Libya is increasingly at risk,” she warned. “Leaders and security actors do not post national interest in the eve of their competition for political and personal gain. “

Support the new UN envoy

She called for members of the Council to support the new UN Special Representative for Libyo Hanna Tetteh “in his work to divide political stalemation, resolved the long-lasting crisis of Libya and supporting the Libya’s uniting institutions and posting inclusive national elections.”

North African country is divided between two rival administrations during the decade, with the internationally recognized government of the National Unity (GNU) based in the northwest, while the government of national stability (GNS) is in the east.

The famous elections scheduled for 20. December were canceled, including disputes due to the eligibility of the candidate.

Founded Advisory Board

Ms. Dicarlo emphasized the urgent need for progress in Libya. She told the UN Mission, LipsIt takes steps to revive the political process of anchored in the principles of inclusiveness and national ownership.

Recently recently established Advisory Committee to provide recommendations for resolving extraordinary disputed issues that prevented national elections.

The Committee consists of 20 members involving legal and constitutional experts. More than the third are women. She emphasized that this is not a decision-making body, but its suggestions support efforts to remove obstacles to maintaining national elections.

“Many Libyan stakeholders, including political parties, social movements and groups for women and youth, publicly welcomed its establishment As an opportunity to move the political process forward, “she said.

Supporting inclusive dialogue

Unsmil convened at the International Committee Meeting in the capital, Tripoli, last week. Members meet again for three days this week in order to examine in detail the disputed issues and began consideration of the way they overcome them.

“In parallel, Nomemil also takes steps to convene a structured dialogue among Libyan ways to address long-standing conflicts And develop an inclusive, bottom-up for the future of his country, “she said.

The mission also facilitate consultations among Libyan economic experts to identify priorities, barriers and solutions to achieve healthy economic governance.

Division and competition

Ms. Dicarlo said divisions and competition over the control of state institutions continue to dominate the political and economic landscape. No progress has been made in the unified budget or the agreed framework of spending despite the engagement of immediacy with all relevant stakeholders.

“It is crucial to deal with the issue of supporting the efforts of the Central Bank Libya to stabilize the country’s financial situation and enabled transparent and equal public spending,” she explained.

The dispute over the position of the President of the High Council of the State, the top management body, also remains unresolved even after six months of litigation and contradictory judgments. The Council now stands “deeply divided and cannot fulfill its institutional role”.

People gather on the market in Tripoli, the capital of Libya. (File)

National reconciliation at risk

Politicization and political divisions also interfere with the progress in national reconciliation, she added.

Last December, the USMIL facilitated an agreement among the three key institutions – the Presidential Council, the House of Representatives and the High Council of the state – on the draft law on the issue.

However, subsequent changes in the draft law by parliamentarians have raised concerns about the independence of the National Reconciliation Commission.

The reconciliation charter was agreed earlier this month through the process leading the African Union. It was adopted 14. February in the margins of the Bloc’s summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

“While some Libyan stakeholders supported the Charter, others did not,” said, noting that the usmil continued to deal with all the relevant parties.

Security threats still exist

Meanwhile, non-state and quasi-state armed groups continue to represent a threat in the fragile stability of Libya.

Ms. Dicarlo is 12. February in Tripoli called a complete and transparent investigation into an armed attack on the Government of the National Unity (GNU) Minister in Tripoli.

She said that the Libyan National Army took control of the military base in the south, which previously held a military officer who was associated with the GNU. Furthermore, the Cancel Agreement 2020 was only partially implemented.

“Renewed efforts of the Libyan authority to implement the remaining provisions are crucial to improve fragile security situations And create conditions for reunification and security institutions reform, “she said.

Migrants and mass graves

Turning to other challenges, She said she was a permanent trend of arbitrary arrests and forced disappearance deep in a relationship And the increasing number of deaths in custody are worrying, with 15 cases recorded since March 2024. years.

Migrants and asylum seekers, including children, are also facing a serious human rights violation, including torture and cruel and inhumane treatment.

“Alarming and tragic discoveries of mass graves after raids in trafficking places highlights serious dangers faced by migrants in Libya“” She said.

7. February is a mass grave in the northeast on the farm in Jikhar; The second was found day later in Al-Kuru in the southeast. To date, 93 bodies were exhumed.

“Complete and independent investigation is critical that the perpetrators are performed by justice.” This is another reminder of the urgent need for migrant and fight against human trafficking, “she said.

Last December, the UN Joint Mission and UN deal with local authorities, partners, refugees and domestic communities to strengthen the humanitarian response for Sudanese refugees, which still runs away in Libya.

Ms. Dicarlo said chapter 2025. Supply regional regional response plan As for the Libya goal of 446,000 people and requires $ 106 million – double support from 2024. years.

The appeal is on donors on continuous support for resolving the growing needs of Sudanese refugees in Libya and across the region.