The representative of the Secretary -General in Libya confirms the need for a unified international plan and calls for the end of unilateral measures

Mrs. Hana Tita presented her first surrounded by the Security Council since she took office on the beginning of this year, where she reviewed UN Secretary -General’s report on the situation in LibyaHighlighting the latest political, security and economic developments in the country.

She said that since her arrival in Libya in February this year, she held extensive consultations with the Libyan actors from various groups of society – politically, militarily, security and judicial – and with supervisory institutions, political parties, civil society leaders, women leaders and diplomats. She said that their opinions on the current situation in Libya are extremely important.

She added that she listened to different opinions, through which most Libyan leaders call for a comprehensive political process, and they refer to the urgent need to end mono -side procedures, unify institutions and restore stability.

She stated that some believe that “a new unified government is the only solution, while others see that it will prolong the transitional period of approximately 15 years.”

She said that this opinion stresses the importance of strengthening existing institutions, noting that the formation of a transitional government did not address the basic challenges facing Libya. While all parties agree to hold elections, there are different opinions on setting a constitutional framework before general elections.

She emphasized that the existence of the political will to reach a compromise is very important to develop a consensual road map to solve the political crisis in Libya and end the transitional period. “Therefore, the elections must be combined within a comprehensive political framework that enhances the construction of the state by unifying and strengthening institutions.”

Supporting the Consultative Committee to address electoral issues

Titi explained that the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (Oncel) supports the work of the consulting committee in charge of developing options to address the contentious electoral issues. She pointed out that the committee held sessions in Benghazi and Tripoli, and it is expected to present its report, which includes options to move forward by the end of the month. She thanked the committee for its commitment to this important endeavor.

She also referred to The progress made in the second stage of the local elections that will be held in 62 municipalities, including Tripoli, Benghazi and Sabha, and the registration of voters was concluded on April 15.

Initial figures indicate that more than 570,000 voters are registered, 31% of women. “These elections are decisive to establish a democratic rule.”

The economic crisis and the impact of the broken institutions

Tité warned that the political crisis in Libya is continuing because of the competition for economic resources, the dismantled institutions, and the monoism measures that deepen the divisions.

She stated that the absence of a uniform budget makes the situation worse, which causes the macroeconomic instability, which is characterized by a lack of foreign exchange, inflation, and the low value of the currency.

She pointed out that Oncelil has been involved with economic experts to determine reforms for financial management and sustainability, confirming the mission’s readiness to support the main political parties to agree on a unified budget to prevent a wavy crisis on the horizon.

The ceasefire agreement is still steadfast

Tité recognized that the 2020 ceasefire agreement is largely steadfast, but “the security situation is still volatile, in light of the continuation of the military crowd and hostile competition for regional control, especially among armed groups in the western region, the last armed crowd in Tripoli and its surroundings renewed fears of the possibility of violence in the capital.”

She also expressed concern about the “recent rise in racist hatred and hatred of foreigners”, which she said incited violence against immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees and humanitarian organizations that carry out life’s support.

She warned that “depicting migrants as security threats caused demonstrations to take place and make mass arrests and also caused a deadly shooting accident.”

as Titée expressed concern about the continued “arbitrary detention” in Libya, and called for the release of all individuals arbitrarily detained without delay. She referred to the challenges facing women in Libya, and called on the House of Representatives to accelerate the adoption of a draft law to protect women from violence.

At the end of her speech, she said: “The goal of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya is to support the Libyan people to end successive transitional periods, establish peace, stability, and good governance by ensuring the unification of Libyan institutions and holding comprehensive national elections, among other things.”