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Elsonni

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first: 2020-01-30
most recent: 2023-11-08
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“The political situation and the current division in the international community and within the Security Council is connected with what is currently going on, including the crimes and atrocities that we hear about. This is a common responsibility. Libyans are tired of being blamed exclusively, as if there were no moral or international responsibility resulting from the numerous international direct and indirect interventions in my country since 2011.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“We are all following, and we are all wondering when the series of investigations and visits that have lasted for years will end. Until when will continue to watch what is going on without concrete results? Mr. Khan mentioned that there were 20 missions and more than 500 pieces of evidence. Now we are looking at the twenty-fifth report of the ICC. However, we are wondering — where are the concrete results and why have we reached this situation? We therefore need practical and concrete results. In conclusion, we recall that supporting stability in Libya and finding a comprehensive political solution to escape from this bottleneck is the only — and ideal — way to ensure justice, accountability and rule of law.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“The operationalization of comprehensive national reconciliation, which starts with transitional justice, facts unveiled, reparation and reconciliation and the discovery of the whereabouts of all missing persons since 2011 is the only path to regaining and restoring trust in State institutions in order to put an end to the suffering. We therefore renew our trust and confidence in our judicial institutions, as they are capable of administering justice and upholding the rule of law, notwithstanding the challenges. War crimes and crimes against humanity are imprescriptible. We therefore call upon the ICC to coordinate with the National Prosecutor in Libya and to accelerate measures to unveil the perpetrators of all crimes committed in Libyan territories — whether they are individuals, entities or States.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“In order to eliminate those networks and hold accountable the perpetrators — whether from the countries of origin or of transit, in Africa, or of destination, in Europe — without any exception. In that regard, we stress that the General Prosecutor’s Office in Libya has managed to identify a number of names of persons involved in international transnational crime networks of human trafficking. We need the cooperation of the ICC if we are to prosecute those perpetrators and criminals, as these are international networks and therefore fall within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“We consider such crimes as individual incidents because they are not systematic. Their perpetrators should be held accountable. In that regard, we once again emphasize that Libya should not be exclusively blamed for this crime and phenomenon because we all know the situation my country, Libya, is witnessing. We therefore call upon the Council to scrupulously consider the facts without politicization and to remember that the current situation of migrants in Libya is not new or disconnected from the direct or indirect interference of many States in Libya. This is the Council’s responsibility and there is a moral responsibility that the Council must uphold regarding migrants in Libya. We therefore need a synergy of efforts to help us combat transnational crime networks of human trafficking.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“Khan and his team to cooperate with the General Prosecutor’s Office and to issue warrants against all those who have perpetrated those crimes and their sponsors, as well as those who are sheltering them or are refusing to extradite them. That applies to all crimes committed since 2011. On many occasions, Mr. Khan’s report has listed crimes committed that are tantamount to war crimes or crimes against humanity. Despite all the challenges and difficult circumstances, we stress that the Libyan State is keen on protecting illegal migrants from any violations. The Libyan authorities are sparing no effort to protect them and are working to voluntarily return and repatriate them whenever possible. We are collaborating with all States concerned in that regard. We condemn all crimes perpetrated against migrants or anyone else.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“The Libyan judiciary has a long history, and should be treated accordingly, notwithstanding the current circumstances. Years after the discovery of the mass graves in Tarhuna, the tragedy continues to unfold, as it led to the discovery of more tombs and graves and more unknown and unidentified bodies. The search process is in full swing, and I think Mr. Khan and his team have seen and heard the testimonies. In that regard, the Libyan General Prosecutor’s Office has made efforts and carried out very scrupulous investigations to identify those bodies. We have already identified a number of the perpetrators and have issued arrest warrants against them, but many of them are still at large, whether in Libya or abroad. We therefore call upon Mr.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we reiterate that Libya is committed to holding accountable and punishing the perpetrators of crimes and violations under national law, sooner or later, notwithstanding the challenges. Nevertheless, the administration of justice on Libyan territory is a sovereign prerogative for a national court and judicial jurisdiction, and the Libyan judiciary is committed to ensure the conduct of fair and impartial trials. We reiterate that our cooperation with the ICC, according to its jurisdiction and mandate, is on the basis of the principle of complementarity. That does not mean in any way that the ICC is an alternative to the Libyan judiciary. In that regard, it behoves me to stress that judicial jurisdiction was not invented recently.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“Mr. Elsonni (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate Switzerland on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I wish you, Madam President, and your team success in your presidency. I would like also to thank Mr. Karim Khan for his briefing today and for his twenty-fifth report, of which we have taken note. In our statement delivered at the previous meeting on this topic (see S/PV.9187), we welcomed the visit by Mr. Khan to Libya last November, which we viewed as strengthening cooperation between the Libyan authorities and the International Criminal Court (ICC), especially as fact-finding and listening to the testimonies of the victims and their families would contribute to uncovering the long-awaited truth.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“To quote the Holy Qur’an, “We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous among you.” (The Holy Qur’an, XLIX:13).”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“It comes at a time when we are all working on the basis of international resolutions to combat the problem of Islamophobia. We therefore call on all the countries concerned to work to stop those acts, educate their citizens and abandon double standards, especially when it comes to freedom of expression, because such acts fuel violence and threaten peace within society as well as international peace and security. That is because those people and their backers who profit from such acts employ extremist and terrorist ideologies, using such acts to justify their crimes in the name of religion. The Islamic religion rejects them all, because Islam is as far as it can be from hatred, radicalism and extremism. It is a religion of mercy, tolerance, coexistence and peace.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“Whatever the challenges, we are moving towards achieving reconciliation, bridging the rifts and restoring our national sovereignty while ensuring that Libya has the international and global status that it deserves. Before I conclude, as we speak about the holy month of Ramadan and at a time when last night and today the entire Islamic world is celebrating Laylat Al-Qadr, the night on which the noble Qur’an was revealed to our Prophet Mohammed, I want to reaffirm in this Chamber Libya’s strong condemnation of the recent acts of some extremists, specifically in Europe, in which they set the Qur’an on fire in a desperate attempt to provoke Muslims on a pretext of exercising freedom of expression before the eyes and ears of their countries.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“Despite all that has been said today, we are optimistic, and we have begun to see some stability throughout the country during this period, especially in the blessed month of Ramadan, when we have sensed a mood of tolerance, brotherhood and communication between the people of the country, with those who were enemies not long ago now cordially shaking hands. That does not mean that all the wounds have healed or that the fight for victims’ rights has been abandoned. However, the path to achieving stability and building State and law institutions needs concessions and sacrifices. We have great confidence in Libya’s citizens, especially the new generation of young men and women who have matured and become more aware. We are also confident that we will overcome the crisis through our national efforts.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“But if the international community really wants to solve the crisis, let us start by resolving the political issues and the division, and then we can ensure that the problem is solved and the issue of our immigrant brothers can be contained. If Council members really find the situation so distressing, why do they not themselves take in those migrants, those children and women, until the political problems within my country are resolved? We should all understand that the responsibility for this is shared.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“While undoubtedly there are some aspects that must be improved, the responsibility is nonetheless shared. The migration issue does not originate from inside Libya, because as we all know very well, Libya is a transit country. We all know that there are international networks that finance human trafficking. They also finance hotbeds of terrorism. That being so, where did Council members discuss holding those international networks accountable, from the countries of origin to the receiving countries? We heard nothing about that. That does not mean that we are abandoning our responsibility to consider humanitarian cases.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“In that context, we welcome the recent meetings and rapprochement among influential countries in the region, which we hope will help to create a consensus of views in support of the desire of Libyans to end the conflict and emerge from this crisis, without any of the negative interventions that have happened in previous years. Today we listened to many statements that focused in particular on issues related to human rights, migration, terrorism and even civil society. We should all know that those issues, especially immigration and terrorism, are the consequences of the crisis situation in Libya for which all share responsibility, because had there been no negative interventions over the years and matters had been left in the hands of the Libyan people, we would not be dealing with the situation we have today.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“That situation will undoubtedly have a direct and negative impact not only on the Sudan but on its neighbours and Libya, especially southern Libya, which continues to suffer more from the scourges of war, division and foreign interferences. The events of the past years have taught us lessons. We again call on all the countries concerned with the Libyan file to work seriously and effectively to find a comprehensive political solution and to support our stability, because it inevitably has a direct effect on the stability, safety and security of its neighbours and the region.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“As we heard today, the military and security leaders have repeatedly reiterated that they are ready to provide all the support needed to secure the elections at every stage and to take practical measures to address problems related to the return of displaced persons and refugees and uncovering the fate of missing persons. With regard to the issues of border security and the stability of the region, we cannot ignore the precarious current situation in our brother country and neighbour the Sudan, where we hope that the ongoing fighting will stop, bloodshed will be prevented, and the ongoing cycle of conflict will end as soon as possible.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“As we have said many times, we continue to be optimistic and commend the patriotic spirit that has prevailed during the ongoing meetings between the members of the Joint Military Commission and a number of security leaders in the east, west, north and south of the country, in which they all positioned themselves independently of political interests. Those meetings, which are considered a continuation of work that began last year and are aimed at strengthening and building trust, are an important and essential step in the work of beginning to unify the military institutions and building the nucleus of a unified Libyan army under civilian authority. In turn, the army will work to protect Libya’s territory, secure its borders and end every form of foreign presence in the country.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“That will guarantee the holding of fair and transparent elections whose results will be accepted by all. For our part, we held our first meeting with the United Nations Electoral Assistance Division to discuss those issues in which we confirmed that the assessment team will visit Libya in the next few weeks and meet with most of the parties concerned throughout Libya. A summary of the Government’s activities was presented at the meeting, along with the existing challenges. We are currently collaborating in order to determine the support we need from the United Nations to make this national entitlement a success across the country.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“That should take place in conditions conducive to holding presidential and parliamentary elections. Let the Libyan people be the decisive factor in ending all the fragile transitional phases and avoiding past mistakes. In that regard, we welcomed the Security Council’s response in its presidential statement, because it responded to the Government’s request that a team be sent to assess the need for technical and logistical support for the electoral process. We call on the United Nations to support the High National Election Commission, together with all the relevant national and civil- society institutions, while coordinating with regional and international organizations. We need the all the technical preparations necessary for voter registration, vote counting, supporting polling stations and providing monitors.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“After exhausting negotiations with Council members, we took note of presidential statement S/PRST/2023/2, adopted on 16 March, which stresses the importance of renewing the momentum for establishing the legal and constitutional framework for holding free, fair, transparent comprehensive and safe presidential and parliamentary elections in Libya this year in order to complete the country’s political transition process. In that regard, we once again stress the importance of focusing all efforts and initiatives on supporting the ongoing dialogues in order to achieve a comprehensive Libyan consensus on a just and fair constitutional foundation, along with non-exclusionary election laws that give everyone the opportunity to participate based on a clear timetable.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“What will be the Security Council’s position against the obstructers if [the consensus is only partial]? “Those are the questions being asked by the Libyan people, who are hoping that the Security Council will be able to answer them. Libyan citizens do not care for provisions of laws. What really matters to them is stability and safety.” (S/PV.9047, p.15) I believe that all those questions continue to be legitimate and to apply to the current situation in Libya. Despite all the challenges, we always try to remain optimistic.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“Just to show that nothing has changed, I want to cite part of my statement from one of the Council’s meetings on Libya last year. “We are facing another dilemma that Libyan citizens cannot really understand. On the one hand, the Council calls for compliance with Security Council resolutions, international agreements, dialogues and road maps, while, on the other hand, it calls for respect for a genuine Libyan-led and Libyan-owned solution.... “Libyan citizens and political leaders are confused. Libyans hope for a Libyan consensus in order to end this vicious cycle. We also hope that the dialogue will be successful and reach a constitutional agreement that will lead to elections. However, the same questions arise. Where will things stand if the [consensus] fails? ...”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“Almost a year ago, we made a statement to the Council (see S/PV.9047) in which we tried to convey the voice of Libyan citizens by directly posing their questions to Council members. Today I want to try once again to honestly convey their voices as well as I can, in the hope that members can find convincing answers to their questions. Last year we said that our people believe that many of the members have made the same statements again and again with no effective or real result, and that frequently nothing new is said. That is sadly the opinion of most of our citizens, regardless of their affiliation, especially as they follow current events and wonder what to expect next. And that is why many of them keep asking me to remind Council members of their moral responsibility vis-à-vis the events that have unfolded in Libya since 2011.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“Mr. Elsonni (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on presiding over the Security Council this month and to thank you for convening this meeting. I would also like to thank Ambassador Ishikane, Permanent Representative of Japan, in his new capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, for his briefing. I wish him every success. I also thank Mr. Abdoulaye Bathily for his briefing, his efforts during the reporting period and his many meetings within and outside Libya. In addition, we align ourselves with the statement made by the representative of Mozambique on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council.”
2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source
“We have to look forward for putting an end to all controversies about existing negative aspects while establishing the principles of transitional justice, honesty, being apologetic, tolerance and compensation. There is also a need to reveal the fate of missing persons and for the return of all refugees and displaced persons. We must work together to lead the country towards safety and move from chaos and conflict to stability and peace. It is high time to start the development and reconstruction period and to end all manifestations of destruction.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“Those are two essential paths that go hand in hand but were unfortunately undermined over the past years, although they constitute the principal foundation to bring about success in any political solution that can lead to stability of the country. In that regard, we would like to thank the African Union for its support of the Presidential Council on that dossier, as we have started to witness encouraging steps during this period. We have followed the proceedings of the Preparatory Committee of the National Reconciliation Conference in Tripoli, which included members of all political trends and affiliations. Despite the challenges faced by that path, it is high time to build bridges of trust and stop recalling wounds of the past.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“We stress that, whatever happens, Libya is working to restore its active role at the regional and international levels by promoting joint cooperation and solidarity on an equal footing and on the basis of respecting Libya’s sovereignty and territorial unity. Therefore, we look forward to a serious and more effective role from the Council to correct mistakes of the past and to reveal spoilers, whether individuals, entities or even States. Some of them are still trying to abort the political process and put Libya back in a state chaos, because they fear losing their authority or for the people to regain the authority from them through the free democratic and direct path. In conclusion, we call on Council members to participate actively in supporting all efforts to implement national reconciliation and transitional justice.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“We also request the Council to take a strong and decisive position as to any attempt to undermine frozen Libyan assets and funds of the Libyan Investment Authority, regardless of the pretexts and justifications, because efforts continue to lay have hands on the wealth of Libyans. We will not allow that to happen. In the same context, we call for heeding our request to delist some citizens now on sanctions lists, either for humanitarian reasons or because the reason for listing them no longer exists after all these years. That request would prove the support of the international community for the efforts at achieving national reconciliation and rebuilding trust among Libyans. Libya is not isolated from the situation in the world. Let us work together for the stability of Libya. We understand the concerns of our neighbours and the region.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“Therefore, we recall the importance of supporting efforts that will draw a comprehensive strategy and a time-bound plan to ensure the integration of all active forces on the ground across the country to build non-politicized security and military institutions that enjoy a national doctrine of a civilian State and the rule of law. In relation to the sanctions dossier, we would like to recall once again our repeated calls on the Council that have been supported by a number of its members on many occasions, namely, that the sanctions regime, which is more than 12 years old now, should be reviewed and amended. That will enable Libya to manage its frozen assets, at least for now, so that they do not lose their value. The losses have been ascertained in reports by unbiased international institutions.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“Speaking of Libyan ownership, Libyan leadership and national sovereignty leads us to talk about the military path. We commend the continuous efforts of the Joint Military Commission, which dissociated itself from the political controversy. Therefore, we call on the Council members to support its efforts that target the unification of the military institution in a professional and effective manner while establishing the mechanisms for putting an end to all kinds of foreign presence on Libyan territory, irrespective of their names. That is a sovereign call by all Libyans without which the national will remains stolen and captive by others.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“In that context, we reaffirm that the Presidential Council and the Government of National Unity are harnessing all potential through State institutions, various commissions and in cooperation with United Nations bodies, as well as the High Electoral Commission, to support the election process and complete that national process. We also reiterate our call to the United Nations henceforth to provide assistance in a more effective and serious manner to support the election process and to send its teams to assess the needs and to coordinate with the Government and the High Electoral Commission to prepare for the upcoming in good time. That will send the message to all that the international community is serious about holding free, fair and transparent elections, which everybody is looking for, without doubting their outcomes.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“To put it simply, do not repeat the same mistakes and expect different results — as this illness cannot be treated by the same medicine that failed to cure repeatedly in the past. We reiterate the importance of ownership and leadership by Libyans of any political process, the process that can lead the country to stability and state authority, free from any foreign dictates. Therefore, we call on the Council to support genuine national efforts that are currently seeking to address challenges and develop a comprehensive Libyan solution while completing all fragile transitional phases.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“Bathily, his team and the Council that, when presenting solutions for mediation, they should carefully examine the previous experiences led by the United Nations in my country over many years and learn lessons from them, because we cannot tolerate any further road maps, transitional periods or new paths. We have the Skhirat agreement and the Geneva agreement, and I believe it is now high time to change the course of action. Therefore, any new mechanism should focus solely on addressing the points of contention and setting a timetable for completing the impeded constitutional and electoral path so as to ensure that the presidential and parliamentary elections are held by the end of this year.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“I assure the Council that the Libyan people, despite their loss of trust in the international community over the years, are closely following Council meetings and looking forward to any decisions that may come out of them. We reaffirm the importance of directing all efforts and initiatives towards garnering national consensus around a fair and impartial constitutional basis and non-discriminatory electoral laws that give everyone an opportunity to participate. A clear timetable and favourable conditions should be put in place for the presidential and parliamentary elections, letting the Libyan people decide. That will ensure the end to all the transition periods and prevent us from repeating the mistakes of the past. In that regard, we would like to remind the Secretary-General, Mr.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“However, today we are trying to view positively and optimistically the current attempts to reach a regional and international agreement. We have seen a convergence of viewpoints among many parties that were previously contradictory. We are also seeing the emergence of many initiatives and proposals that are all geared towards the same objective, which is, to complete the democratic process and hold elections as soon as possible. We therefore call on Council members today to support the national will and respond to the call of millions of Libyans who are fed up with the status quo and look forward to ending the conflict, division and chaos as well as achieving safety and stability.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“Today we mark 12 years since the Council adopted resolution 1973 (2011), on putting Libya under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, using the slogan of protecting civilians. Nevertheless, today we are still suffering the consequences of the negative interventions by some countries and their deviation from that slogan. They took advantage of the Libyan people’s dream of change, which has led us to where we are today. Unfortunately, even to this very day, we are still speaking about resolutions, initiatives, proposals and ways to end the crisis. It was important for me to give this introduction to remind the Council that the blame should not be placed solely on Libyans, and that all of us must shoulder the responsibilities.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“Mr. Elsonni (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Madam President, on joining the Security Council and on assuming the presidency of the Council for this month. I would also like to welcome the Council’s other newly elected members — Mozambique, Switzerland, Ecuador and Japan— and I wish them all every success. I also thank Mr. Bathily for his important briefing, which we followed attentively. We also welcome the efforts he has made since assuming his position, including his many meetings within and outside Libya with political forces and stakeholders to move forward the political process and put an end to the current impasse.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“We need a genuine, honest desire on the part of the international community to support the Libyan people and our national determination for a solution in my country. Despite everything that has been said today, we are optimistic and fully confident in our people, both women and men, and particularly our young people, who can be capable of leading our country and who will contribute to finding a way out of the crisis so that Libya can once again be strong. Together we will build a modern Libya.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“Speaking of sanctions, we would once again like to remind the Council of our request to have the names of a number of our citizens removed from the sanctions list either for humanitarian reasons or because the reasons they were originally listed for have ceased to exist after all these years. We call for the support of the international community for national reconciliation efforts and for rebuilding trust among Libyans, which we see as one of the practical steps that should be taken. The relevant dossier should not be politicized if we are to realize justice and human rights. In conclusion, we reaffirm once again that the solution to the Libyan crisis lies in putting an end to external interventions, respecting our national sovereignty and ensuring the commitment of all parties to implementing all the entitlements needed.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“Today we listened to the statement by the representative of India in her capacity as Chair of the Sanctions Committee. In that context, we want to reiterate our warning that certain States are manipulative and have tried repeatedly to seize Libyans’ funds and frozen assets of the Libyan Investment Authority. Those funds and assets were frozen in the first place to be protected and preserved, not to be used to exploit the current crisis and pillaged in an attempt to settle lawsuits or be used for compensation purposes. That flies in the face of all the Council’s resolutions. We will not allow that to happen, and we will hold accountable every single person who tries to expropriate the wealth of the Libyan people.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“We have continued to call for support of the Joint Military Committee, which held its latest meeting in Tunisia last week together with the Security Action Group, as they discussed the strategy for security reform together with the mechanisms and plans for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of combatants, ending the presence in Libya of all foreign military troops and discussing the means to unite the security and military institutions and build the nucleus of a unified Libyan army under civilian command and with a State monopoly on arms. Together, those steps are aimed at reinforcing stability and ending war and its scourge because we all believe firmly that there can be no military solution to the Libyan crisis.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“Radical solutions must then be found for the remaining challenges, which have been accumulating for years. In that context, we call on the Council to support national dialogues and initiatives that aim to bring together Libyan stakeholders around a single table, in Libya. The most recent of those was the political initiative launched by the Presidential Council to sponsor a dialogue together with the House of Representatives and the State Council in order to consult on the constitutional framework and a set timetable while taking into consideration the visions of national stakeholders and political parties leading to the fulfilment of the Libyan people’s desire to holding see elections held as soon as possible.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“They are merely diagnostic. And what we have to tell the Council is that we have been taking the very same medicine for years and the illness persists. In the light of that, everyone should listen to the voice of the Libyan people and their Libyan-owned and -led solution, along with their desire to end the conflict and achieve stability. We need support for sincere efforts and national initiatives to reach consensus on a constitutional basis and on election laws, so that general elections can be held as soon as possible, and no effort is spared to end all the transitional periods. The elections should be a means, not an end in themselves, leading to an end to the ongoing crisis and to the conflict among the deteriorating legitimate governmental institutions, which Libyans are tired of.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“Why? That was why we lost hope and why the country was in a desperate mood. The door was opened once again to conflicting internal and international proposals and initiatives, until we finally arrived at an intense political impasse, division and stalemate in the entire political process. All of that begs the question as to whether anyone really has any serious intention of working together to get out of this vicious circle. Today, unfortunately, the only thing we are left with is to reiterate to the Council and to Mr. Bathily what we have said in our previous briefings, which is that one cannot repeat the same mistakes made in the past and expect different results. Today we heard statements and briefings in the Council. However, what they all have in common is that they are merely narratives of events, with no proposed treatment.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“Next week will mark the anniversary for the presidential and parliamentary elections that were supposed to be held on 24 December 2021. Those elections had almost 100 presidential candidates and 4,500 parliamentary candidates with nearly 3 million voters. All of them were looking forward to a democratic election as a way out of the spiral of conflict that has been going on for years and as the beginning of the end for all the transitional periods. However, those elections, unfortunately, did not take place, for reasons that are now well known to us all. The Security Council was unable to address the situation, despite its statements and resolutions and its calls for the elections to be held on that semi-sacred date. Nor was the Council unable to identify those who hindered and undermined the elections, whether locally or internationally.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“Mr. Elsonni (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I want to congratulate you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month, and to take this opportunity to thank you for your country’s efforts during its membership of the Council for the past two years, as well as during its chairmanship of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues who represent the other members leaving at the end of this month — Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway — for all their efforts. I thank Kenya in particular for its efforts as one of the Council’s three African members (A3), and my colleague Martin Kimani for his representation of the A3 in the Council.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“As we have reiterated a number of times, elections are not a solution in and of themselves, and yet they are one of the most important paths towards ending the current crisis and putting an end to the crisis of legitimacy, so that we can find radical solutions to the remaining challenges accumulated over the years, most important a separation of powers, the fair distribution of wealth and achieving security and military stability throughout Libya’s territory. In conclusion, we reiterate that there is no military solution to the Libyan crisis. We call on everyone to support the deadlines that we have mentioned and take prompt steps to support the voice of the Libyan people and the national will to find a solution.”
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“Thirdly, national efforts must be supported to emerge from the cycle of conflict through genuine and comprehensive national reconciliation. Such reconciliation could bring about stability and prosperity for the Libyan people and restore confidence among all Libyans regardless of their affiliation. Fourthly, mistakes of the past must not be repeated while expecting different results. There is a need to respond to the will of the Libyan people who want to put an end to all transition phases and all political bodies that currently exist. That starts with supporting consensus efforts based on a Constitution and electoral laws that guarantee non-exclusion and non-marginalization in order to hold general elections as soon as possible and use all capacities available to make that happen.”
2022-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9192 (2022) · source