In the upcoming bimonthly briefing scheduled for December, the United Nations Security Council will address the evolving situation in Libya.
Abdoulaye Bathily, the Special Representative and head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), is slated to provide the Council with updates on political, security, and humanitarian developments in the country.
Additionally, he will present the Secretary-General’s latest report on UNSMIL.
The briefing holds particular significance as it marks two years since the indefinite postponement of the Libyan national elections originally planned for December 2021.
The persistent political deadlock remains evident between the UN-recognized Government of National Unity (GNU), headquartered in Tripoli and led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibah, and the eastern-based Government of National Stability (GNS), led by Prime Minister Osama Hamad.
The GNS is aligned with the House of Representatives (HoR) and the self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA) under the command of General Khalifa Haftar. This prolonged stalemate is a primary contributor to Libya’s ongoing political, security, and economic instability.
The impasse has fueled diplomatic and domestic efforts to facilitate an agreement on a new roadmap for national elections, aiming to bridge the divide between the country’s rival governments.
The UN, alongside national actors, has been actively engaged in seeking consensus to pave the way for a unified government.
As the international community awaits the briefing, the focus remains on the multifaceted challenges Libya faces and the potential pathways towards political resolution, stability, and economic recovery. The briefing will offer insights into the latest developments and the efforts being undertaken to address the complex dynamics within the country.
