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Bathily

lines on the record: 200
first: 2014-12-10
most recent: 2023-12-18
sittings or episodes: 13
sources: un-security-council

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“I reiterate my call on all regional and international partners to truly help the Libyan leaders to work together towards the recovery of their motherland and answer the call of the ordinary Libyan citizens vying for peace, prosperity and national reconciliation.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“While we all endorse calls for non-interference and the principle of a Libyan-Libyan solution as the basis of any efficient instrument for sustainable peace and stability, those catchwords must not remain mere slogans to hide an agenda for prolonging the status quo at the expense of the aspirations of the Libyan people for legitimate institutions and prosperity. The prolonged status quo is detrimental to the interests of the people of Libya. It is fraught with disaster for Libya and its neighbours. It is imperative that the Council’s commitment to the mandate it entrusts to UNSMIL is translated into increased and targeted pressure on actors, truly speaking with one voice and acting accordingly to remove the spoilers from the process towards Libya’s full recovery.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“Let me reiterate what has been my consistent message in Libya: successful elections require not only a legal framework, but also a political agreement that ensures the inclusion of all major stakeholders. By my next briefing to the Council, I intend to intensify negotiations and convene major stakeholders — or their trusted representatives — to reach a final settlement on the most contentious issues, to make the draft laws implementable and to enable successful elections through an inclusive political agreement.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“I am also deeply concerned by measures that contravene basic fair trial guarantees, whereby security actors force confessions from persons in custody and publish them on social media. That is a clear violation of Libyan and international laws that protect against self-incrimination and confessions obtained under duress. I call on all Libyan leaders to demonstrate more tolerance among themselves and towards their fellow citizens. I also urge them to engage on the path of national reconciliation. The release of detainees must be a pillar in that commitment. The political process in Libya has, as members can see, once again reached a critical stage.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“We support their call for the revocation of that procedure. Equally alarming are the decisions issued by the Government of National Unity on 22 May to form a committee to regulate civil society organizations based on law no. 19 of 2001 — a restrictive historical law that asserts State control over civil society activities. Any law or regulation governing civil society should comply with national and international human rights guarantees. New restrictions on civil society and on women’s freedom of movement are particularly alarming in a country working towards inclusive elections and national reconciliation, in which women and civil society play an essential role.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“UNSMIL will support the implementation of the recommendations agreed upon between the IMF and Libya, including through the economic working group of the Berlin process, and ensure that the implementation progresses in a manner that adds momentum to the political track. On human rights, I observed a concerning increase of excessive controls by security agencies that, together with other actors, restrict fundamental rights, including freedom of assembly and freedom of movement. The Internal Security Agency recently introduced a new procedure that restricts women’s freedom of movement by requiring women departing alone from Libyan airports in the western region to complete a form on their reason for travelling abroad without a male companion. That discriminatory procedure has raised concerns among women and other citizens.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“I appreciate the efforts of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission to continue their dialogue to rebuild unity and trust among military and security actors. On the economic front, I welcome the conclusion of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) article IV consultationwiththe Libyanauthoritiesafteradecade-long hiatus. Many of its recommendations reinforce calls on the Libyan leadership to enhance equitable, accountable and transparent State resource management and oversight and to make tangible progress in unifying the Central Bank of Libya. Those issues are pertinent to the effort to build consensus on elections, including on establishing a level playing field for all candidates.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“The session concluded with the signing of a declaration of intent between the Presidential Council and the working group co-Chairs to make human rights a central pillar of the Libyan political and reconciliation process and to establish a regular and inclusive dialogue to advance human rights in Libya. On 24 May, I also co-chaired with Türkiye the first in-person plenary meeting of the security working group, which was attended by the 5+5 Joint Military Commission, the security working group co-Chairs and other members of the International Follow-Up Committee on Libya. That meeting was a continuation of our efforts to support the implementation of the ceasefire and the reunification of military and security institutions.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“On 22 May, the co-Chairs of the Working Group on International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights organized an in-person plenary session in Tripoli jointly with the Presidential Council. The presence of all members of the Presidential Council demonstrated their commitment to mainstreaming human rights throughout the political process. At the meeting I stressed that an open civic space with an active civil society and independent rule-of-law institutions are critical enablers of elections, long-term stability and national reconciliation in Libya.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“Regardless of their affiliation, the security and military actors committed in public statements to supporting the electoral process, accepting its results, rejecting all forms of violence and ensuring the protection of civilians. I intend to broaden that dialogue by taking those meetings to other cities in all three regions and by securing further commitments on the part of those actors, and their actions on the ground must reflect the commitments they make. The International Follow-up Committee on Libya of the Berlin process and its Working Groups continue to serve as the overall framework for international support to the intra-Libyan dialogue tracks. Two in-person meetings were held inside Libya in May for the first time.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“It would be likely to render elusive the withdrawal of foreign fighters, foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya, which we have been working on very actively. In that delicate context, the dialogue that I have facilitated among security and military actors is continuing. I recently facilitated a meeting between the 5+5 Joint Military Commission and armed formations in Tripoli, Sebha and Benghazi. Those meetings, which brought together warring parties for the first time since the beginning of the crisis in 2011, have raised positive expectations among the Libyan public and created some momentum that must be maintained and developed.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“I reiterate my call to the authorities to make the protection of civilians a top priority in those operations. Meanwhile, in the South, the conflict in the Sudan has raised concerns about its potential destabilizing effects on Libya, especially a potential influx of refugees and the cross-border movement of armed elements. We are monitoring the situation closely, and I have assured the Libyan authorities that the United Nations stands ready to give it support, while emphasizing the need to provide the refugees fleeing war with humanitarian protection. There is also a widespread fear among Libyans that should the conflict in the Sudan last longer, its spillover consequences could pose a new set of challenges to the stability of Libya and the region.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“On 25 May, the Ministry of Defence launched an aerial campaign described as part of a law- enforcement operation against criminal networks in the city and towns along the coastal road between Tripoli and the Libya-Tunisia border. On 29 May, the Ministry announced the start of the second phase of the operation, which is ongoing. As of 11 June, available sources indicated that 23 air raids have been recorded, resulting in injuries to civilians and the destruction of one medical clinic. While segments of the population in the area have consistently called on the authorities to address the insecurity created by the scourge of trafficking in people, drugs and weapons, there are concerns that conducting military-style operations in a densely populated urban setting carries many risks that could escalate the security situation.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“Without such compromises, the contested issues are likely to take the electoral process into a cul-de-sac as in 2021, which would further polarize and even destabilize the country. I therefore call on the Council to increase its pressure on the relevant actors and use its collective and individual leverage to ensure that they demonstrate the political will needed to take their country to successful elections. On the security front, Tripoli has remained relatively calm. The ongoing operations conducted by the Government against trafficking activities in drugs, weapons, fuel and humans in Zawiya and the surrounding areas have prompted allegations of political motives and could therefore risk undermining the relative stability in Tripolitania.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“The eligibility criteria for presidential elections, the linkage between presidential and parliamentary elections and the issue of forming a new unified Government are highly contentious and require a political agreement among the major stakeholders and key constituencies across the Libyan political spectrum first and foremost. Short of that, related provisions would almost certainly not be implementable and might even trigger a new crisis. To avoid that gloomy prospect for the people of Libya and the region, it is now crucial to take steps to overcome the persistent disagreement over that long- standing issue. Acting in a spirit of compromise, the main Libyan decision-makers must put the greater interests of the Libyan people above everything else and come to a political agreement on these matters.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“The most politically contested issues include, first, the eligibility criteria for candidates for the presidential election; secondly, the provision for a mandatory second round of the presidential election, even if a candidate secures more than 50 per cent of the votes required to win; thirdly, provisions stipulating that if the first round of the presidential election fails, parliamentary elections will not take place; fourthly, a provision requiring the establishment of a new interim Government before elections can take place. As a result of intensive advocacy, the draft law makes it possible to secure at least 20 per cent of seats for women in the House of Representatives. However, it allocates only six seats out of 90 for women in the Senate.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“In addition, while acknowledging that the proposed law represents significant progress, the High National Electoral Commission has officially written to the House of Representatives and the High State Council expressing its concerns about serious loopholes and technical shortcomings in the draft laws. Through our own study of the texts, we identified at least four main issues in that regard.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“Between 22 May and 6 June, the 6+6 committee tasked by the House of Representatives and the High State Council to finalize the electoral laws met in Bouznika, Morocco. The Kingdom of Morocco hosted the meetings. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) assigned a technical team comprised of electoral, gender and constitutional experts to advise the committee. On 6 June, the committee announced that it had reached agreement on draft laws for presidential and parliamentary elections. We acknowledge the effort of the 6+6 committee as an important step forward, although it was not sufficient to resolve the most contested issues and enable successful elections. We have since seen a flurry of mixed reactions from Libyan stakeholders on the agreed texts indicating which key issues remain strongly contested.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“Those stakeholders include institutional players, namely the members and head of the Presidential Council, the House of Representatives, the High State Council, the Government, the High National Electoral Commission and the High Judicial Council. I also engaged with municipal councils, political parties, civil society groups, women and youth organizations, academics and professional groupings such as lawyers, business leaders and organizations. Furthermore, I continue to consult with the General Commander of the Libyan National Army, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission and security actors from all three regions of Libya to encourage them to commit to the electoral process in a spirit of compromise and national reconciliation.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“Mr. Bathily: It is a great honour for me today to address the Security Council on the situation in Libya. Let me first express my heartfelt condolences to the families of the migrants who lost their lives in the sinking of a boat that sailed from Tobruk, Libya, and sank in the Mediterranean Sea last Wednesday. I also wish a speedy recovery to the survivors. That tragedy is a brutal reminder of our collective duty to find a solution to all aspects of the crisis in Libya, which has an impact in other parts of the world. Since my last briefing in April (see S/PV.9306), I have continued to engage with a wide range of Libyan stakeholders as part of my initiative announced in February to enable successful elections.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“The people of Libya are eager to enter a new dawn of peace, stability and prosperity during their lifetime. Let us support them in achieving that legitimate aspiration.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“My interaction with the majority of the stakeholders, the citizens of Libya and their initiative all point to a new national dynamic that must be sustained and amplified. The international community should also remain mobilized and vigilant to further enable Libya’s institutions and political actors in taking action aimed at the holding of elections. All international partners should support the current momentum and speak with one voice on Libyan matters. We are seeing a historic opportunity opening up for overcoming the decade-long crisis. UNSMIL will intensify its facilitation and mediation through the multiple, interdependent and mutually reinforcing axes of our comprehensive approach in support of the realization of all political, legal and security requirements so that elections can be held this year.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“Furthermore, on 15 March, the Working Group on International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights of the Berlin process presented the Presidential Council with a set of principles resulting from the dialogue on human rights in order to address Libyans’ concerns. I urge the Libyan authorities to live up to their human rights obligations, end impunity and provide more space for the work of civil-society organizations. In conclusion, since my 27 February briefing to the Security Council (see S/PV.9270) there has been a new dynamic in Libya, with intensive consultations taking place among security actors. Institutional and political leaders have also acted to move the political process forward. I urge Libya’s leaders to deliver on all their commitments in order to meet the people’s expectation that they will be able to choose leaders this year.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“The withdrawals of foreign fighters should be coordinated, sequenced and synchronized to ensure that they do not become a threat to the security of their home countries. The process should also contribute to combating terrorism, illegal mining, human and drug trafficking and all the forms of criminality that affect the border areas. The human rights situation continues to be tense. During the reporting period, the civic space has been further restricted and operations of civil-society organizations have been deemed illegal. On 27 March, the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya issued its final report (A/HRC/52/83), which expresses concern about the situation and recommends further efforts to combat impunity.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“UNSMIL also convened Libyan ceasefire monitors from both sides, together with focal points from the Joint Military Commission, to highlight the capacity-building needs of Libyan monitors and to discuss activating their joint operations centre. From 29 March to 4 April, I travelled to the Sudan, Chad and the Niger to discuss with their leaders how to improve conditions for the return of foreign fighters and mercenaries from Libya. My interlocutors offered their support for achieving that goal while highlighting the challenges to it, which include porous borders, local and national dynamics in their countries and the varying motives for the presence of those armed elements in Libya.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“While the overall security situation remains tense, the ceasefire continues to hold and there were positive developments on cooperation between the Libyan army and the Libyan National Army and on the withdrawal of foreign fighters and mercenaries. On 16 March, I co-chaired the security working group of the Berlin process, attended by the Chiefs of Staff of the Libyan army and the 5+5 Joint Military Commission. The Chiefs of Staff asked for international support to equip a planned joint military brigade to secure Libya’s southern borders as a step towards the reunification of the armed forces. On the margins of that meeting, liaison committees from Libya, the Sudan, Chad and the Niger met to discuss strengthening cooperation and the exchange of information on mercenaries and fighters from Libya’s southern neighbours present in the country.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“Besides finalizing the constitutional and legal framework for elections, a level playing field is needed so as not give undue advantage to particular candidates and in order to engender trust in elections among all sides. I call on Libyan leaders and all relevant actors to follow their stated commitment to elections and seek tangible, mutually acceptable solutions to achieve that. I commend the Presidential Council for its efforts to establish a national financial oversight mechanism for the transparent and equitable spending of Libya’s vast public resources — an important element to ensure that public funds are not used to the advantage of any side.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“For elections to take place this year, the electoral laws must be completed in time for the High National Elections Commission to begin implementing the electoral process by early July. Gaps and concerns being raised about constitutional amendment No. 13 will also need to be addressed by that time for a viable electoral process. The Chair of the High National Elections Commission informed me that, while awaiting the electoral laws and the provision of necessary funds, the Commission has started initial preparations for the implementation of the electoral process. I call on the Government to provide the High National Elections Commission with all necessary resources to complete its mandated tasks in a timely manner. For their part, UNSMIL and United Nations Headquarters are considering the Government’s request for electoral assistance.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“Although the committee as a whole has yet to convene, on 5 April its six High State Council members met for the first time with three of their six House of Representatives counterparts to discuss their workplans and identify priority issues to be tackled by the committee. I am pleased to announce that, over the course of recent days, I received a positive answer from the designated committees of both the House of Representatives and the High State Council to accept UNSMIL’s support. I hope that genuine political will and wisdom will guide their deliberations. I urge the leaders of the two chambers to expedite the work of the 6+6 committee and publish a time-bound work programme.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“It is vital for the success of elections that all parts of Libyan society are involved and have their voices heard, and that the electoral campaign provides an opportunity for peaceful competition between visions and programmes, not an occasion that triggers hate speech and violence. Last but not least, I have offered the technical expertise and logistical support of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to the 6+6 committee of the House of Representatives and High State Council to enable its work in preparing the electoral laws. Both chambers have announced their respective members to the committee based on regional representation. Regrettably, however, the committee does not include any women.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“Furthermore, I held several rounds of consultations in Tripoli, Benghazi and Sabha with Libyans from all three regions, representing civil society, women, youth, political parties and notable and cultural components, to hear and amplify their views on elections and their demands for greater inclusion among Libya’s leadership and institutions. That axis of engagement is also aimed at ensuring the adoption of a code of conduct that commits all candidates and stakeholders to engage in the electoral process in a constructive manner and accept the results. I in particular encouraged women and youth to continue their engagement with all actors so that their concerns are addressed in the road map to elections.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“In the same vein, on 13 April, the Chiefs of Staff of the Libyan army and the Libyan National Army respectively — Lieutenant General Al-Haddad and Lieutenant General Al-Nadhouri — met in Benghazi and affirmed their commitment to furthering the reunification of the military and supporting the electoral process. I welcome the patriotism of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission and of the two Chiefs of Staff and encourage them to continue promoting national unity. I urge political actors to follow the example set by military and security leaders.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“On those occasions, leaders and representatives of military units and security formations operating in western, eastern and southern Libya committed to supporting all stages of the elections, to reject violence throughout Libya, to take practical steps for the safe return of internally displaced persons and to release detainees and address the missing persons issue in the context of national reconciliation. The meetings between military units and security formations from the east, west and south undoubtedly represent a breakthrough. Those meetings were of great symbolic value on the path to reconciling and unifying the country. As a result of those consultations, on 8 April, Libyan National Army authorities released six detainees from western Libya as a confidence-building measure.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“I welcome the commitment of those actors and call for the translation of their engagement into concrete steps on the ground. For purposes of promoting the country’s territorial integrity, furthering national reconciliation, strengthening the ceasefire and mobilizing all armed actors for election security, I facilitated the 5+5 Joint Military Commission’s engagement with Libyan security and military actors, including armed groups from all three regions of Libya. At the invitation of the Commission, I facilitated meetings in Tunis, Tripoli, Benghazi and Sabha on 15 and 26 March and on 7 and 9 April.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“I held separate meetings with President of the Presidency Council Mohamed Al-Menfi, Vice-President Abdullah Al-Lafi, Prime Minister Abdulhamid Al Dabiba, High State Council President Khaled Mishri, Speaker of the House of Representatives Aguila Saleh Issa, Libyan National Army Commander Khalifa Haftar and House of Representatives-appointed Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha. I also engaged individual political parties and coalitions of political forces, traditional leaders, notable persons and women and youth group leaders from all regions. They all expressed their readiness to discuss the parameters for the organization of elections. That action will continue and intensify, as relevant actors will need to negotiate and agree on the most contentious issues pertaining to the holding of inclusive elections this year.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“The electoral process offers a unique opportunity to mobilize the entire national community so that elections are peaceful, inclusive, free and fair and pave the way for a new dispensation for Libyans. Lessons learned elsewhere have shown that inclusive and consensus-based elections are the driver of peace and stability. In that spirit, because of the difficulty of bringing them all together face to face in one place at this point, I engaged key Libyan political leaders through shuttle diplomacy to seek common ground and encourage them to make compromises that will clear the path to elections.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“Mr. Bathily: Since my previous briefing, on 27 February (see S/PV.9270), where I announced our elections-enabling initiative to allow Libyans to choose their leaders in 2023, I launched its implementation, along multiple parallel axes that together make up a comprehensive approach to achieve that goal. As indicated, our proposal is meant to enable elections in Libya this year by widening the scope of actors involved in that national issue of paramount importance. The active mobilization of all stakeholders — including the Presidential Council, the Government, the House of Representatives and the High State Council— is key to achieving consensus on political matters, security issues and questions pertaining to the participation of women and youth.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“I acknowledge the tireless efforts of the Libyan experts who developed the bill, which is essential to ensuring women’s fundamental right to live free from violence. In conclusion, and as Libyans have just been celebrating the twelfth anniversary of the 17 February revolution, it is our mandate to support them in their aspirations to realize their goals for a stable country led by authorities dedicated to the people’s welfare. Inclusive and transparent national elections to be held in 2023 are a key step in that direction. I reiterate my request that the Council express its support for my suggested way forward to fulfil the aspirations of the Libyan people.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“I reiterate my calls on the Libyan authorities to end their crackdown on civil society, protect and promote the civic space and cease interfering in the work of civil- society organizations. In all my consultations with women and civil- society organizations, they continue to call for a greater role in the ongoing political and reconciliation processes. They demand to have their voices heard and for full representation in all institutions. I reiterate that women must be meaningfully represented in all political and reconciliation processes, as well as in civil society, cultural components and groups and communities of young people and vulnerable people. On a more positive note, on 6 February, a draft law on combating violence against women was officially submitted to the House of Representatives.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“In order to achieve sustainable progress, advancing the economic track must remain an integral part of the political dialogue with Libyan stakeholders and the Libyan people. Regrettably, the already limited civic space in Libya continues to be further restricted, silencing the voices of civil-society groups and activists. I have been alarmed by the wave of arrests of women human rights defenders accused of offending Libya’s traditions, following the activation of the anti-cybercrime law on 17 February. February also marks more than a year since four civil- society actors were arbitrarily arrested and detained, while peacefully exercising their fundamental right to freedom of expression, on a pretext of protecting Libyan culture and values. In late December 2022 they were sentenced to three years’ imprisonment.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“I reiterate the importance and urgency of establishing a Libyan-led mechanism that brings together stakeholders from across the country to agree on spending priorities and ensure that oil and gas revenues are managed in a transparent and equitable manner, in line with resolution 2656 (2022). Reunifying and reforming the Central Bank are also key to maintaining accountability and promoting the economic welfare of the country. To that end, the co-Chairs of the Economic Working Group of the Berlin International Follow-up Committee on Libya have continued to engage with Libyan institutions to advance discussions on an agreement for a temporary expenditure and oversight mechanism.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“I am planning to conduct visits to those two neighbouring countries and Chad, whose representatives were unable to attend the previous meeting, to discuss and encourage their authorities to further support the implementation of the action plan for the withdrawal of foreign fighters and mercenaries. With regard to the economic track, the management of the country’s resources remains a serious concern for all Libyans. The use of Libya’s resources, particularly the prioritization of expenditures, the continued lack of basic services, the absence of accountability and demands for the equitable distribution of resources must be fully addressed.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“The Commission decided to launch a dialogue with representatives of armed groups to discuss ways to secure a conducive environment for elections, among other issues. UNSMIL, jointly with the 5+5 JMC and at its request, plans to facilitate a dialogue with representatives of armed groups in the coming weeks. On 7 and 8 February, I chaired a two-day meeting in Cairo bringing together the 5+5 JMC and the liaison committees of Libya, the Sudan and the Niger. With the support of UNSMIL advisers, the participants developed and endorsed an integrated mechanism for joint coordination and information-sharing among the three countries to facilitate the process of the withdrawal of mercenaries and foreign fighters.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“I am pleased to report that the ceasefire has continued to hold and there have been no violations recorded since my previous briefing. The security situation, however, remains fragile. On 15 and 16 January, I chaired a two-day meeting with the Military Commission in Sirte with Libyan and United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) ceasefire monitors. I am pleased to report that the 5+5 Joint Military Commission endorsed the terms of reference for its disarmament, demobilization and reintegration joint technical subcommittee, which will be mandated with the categorization of armed groups, pursuant to the fourth provision of the ceasefire agreement. Encouraging steps were also taken to set the conditions for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process once the political environment is conducive to that.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“The meeting brought together more than 100 participants, including prominent political, tribal and religious figures and representatives from across the country’s political spectrum. I commend the Presidential Council and the African Union for their efforts. Reconciliation is a long-term process that should be inclusive, victim-centred, rights-based and grounded in transitional justice principles. I encourage the Presidential Council, with the support of the African Union, to implement the necessary steps for an inclusive national reconciliation conference in Libya, and I emphasize the continuing United Nations support for Libyan partners and the African Union. The 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) has continued to make progress in implementing the ceasefire agreement.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“The proposed mechanism will bring together all the relevant Libyan stakeholders, including representatives of political institutions, major political figures, tribal leaders, civil-society organizations, security actors and representatives of women and young people. In addition to facilitating the adoption of a legal framework and time-bound road map for the holding of elections in 2023, the proposed panel will also provide a platform for advancing consensus on related matters, such as election security and the adoption of a code of conduct for all candidates. On 12 January, I was pleased to participate in the closing session of the preparatory meeting for a national reconciliation conference to be convened by the African Union and Libya’s Presidential Council in Tripoli later this year.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“To date, the House of Representatives and the High State Council have been unable to agree on a consensus constitutional basis for elections. Meanwhile, the realization of presidential and legislative elections requires a broader national consensus, which involves the buy-in and participation of a wider range of stakeholders, including national institutions, political figures, security actors, tribal forces and other stakeholders. Based on article 64 of the 2015 Libyan Political Agreement, and building on agreements previously reached among Libyan stakeholders, I have therefore decided to launch an initiative aimed at enabling presidential and legislative elections to be organized and held in 2023. In that regard, I plan to establish a high- level steering panel for Libya.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“The thirteenth constitutional amendment, which has been signed and was published in the official gazette a few days ago, is controversial within the Libyan political class and general citizenry. Moreover, it does not address key contentious issues, such as the eligibility criteria for presidential candidates, does not stipulate a clear road map and timelines to realize inclusive elections in 2023, and adds additional contentious issues such as the regional representation in the Senate. Libya’s political class is going through a major legitimacy crisis. Indeed, we could say that most institutions lost their legitimacy years ago. Resolving the legitimacy crisis should therefore be a priority for all political actors willing to change the status quo.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“I encouraged all my interlocutors to speak with one voice and recalled that their respective interests could only be met through a peaceful, stable and prosperous Libya. I am pleased to report that, by and large, all regional and international partners agreed on the necessity to hold inclusive and transparent elections in 2023. On 8 February, the House of Representatives adopted the thirteenth constitutional amendment to the 2011 Constitutional Declaration, which was published in the official gazette. This amendment is yet to be endorsed by the High State Council. Despite repeated attempts by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the High State Council and their delegations to agree on a constitutional basis for elections, disagreements persist.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“Before traveling to New York, I engaged with the President of the Presidential Council, Prime Minister Al Dabiba, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the High State Council and Field Marshal Haftar. In an effort to expand the scope of my consultations, I undertook, after my first visit to the region on 2 December 2022, a new tour of the region and of European capitals and met with partners in Algiers, Tunis, Brazzaville, Rabat, Rome, Cairo, Paris, London, Berlin, Moscow and Washington, D.C., and I consulted with the Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China. I shared my concerns about the current state of the political process and stressed the need to put an end to the repeated transitional arrangements, which only serve the interests of the proponents of the status quo.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source