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Elsonni

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first: 2020-01-30
most recent: 2023-11-08
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“Mr. Elsonni (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on presiding over the Security Council this month. I also thank Ms. Martha Pobee for her briefing on behalf of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. I will try to be brief in my statement. However, in order for the interpreters’ team to properly convey my message, I will speak at a reasonable speed in order to allow for accurate interpretation. Today’s briefing is being held nearly a month after the most recent meeting of the Security Council on Libya (see S/PV.9078). During that period, everyone has witnessed a series of successive and accelerating events, whether local or international. Those events are unfortunate, and the tensions are part of the reality of the current political impasse and divisions.”
2022-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9098 (2022) · source
“But it is not fair to appoint a special representative without the country — or the political parties, or whoever is involved in the country — not having the right to say yes or no; we should have a say in the matter. We could cite many examples on this point. To summarize, the issue before us is not one of negotiations among Council members. It is a question of the right of the countries affected, specifically those under Chapter VII, which have the right to provide their input and should be taken seriously. It should not be just a favour done to the country in question to notify it of what drafts are in process or resolutions being discussed, and so on.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Fourthly, and finally, there have been difficulties in terms of appointing special representatives of the Secretary-General. The Council has been facing this issue frequently, including with regard to my country. Whenever the Secretary-General tries to appoint a special representative, he must deal with the dynamics of the Council to get its members’ approval. But the country concerned itself is only notified, not consulted, and its point of view is not necessarily taken seriously. The proper way should be that whenever a special representative is proposed, there is a consultation with the country concerned and with political players in that country, to reach consensus on the proposed special representative. After that, the proposed appointment can be presented to the Security Council so it can reach its own consensus, if needed.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Yet, the report comes out, and then we have to argue about the avoidable inaccuracies in it. The exemptions to sanctions-related matters as well as embargo issues are also a concern. We hear about them, and we know about them, but through our own channels. We are not officially informed that there is an exemption request that has been sent with respect to the country concerned. Everything that I am saying has happened with my country, Libya, for the past 11 years. I am sure that there are many other countries that are facing the same situation. This is something related to working methods. The affected country has the right to be notified and to give comments. The Council can then take the comments or leave them, but that is a separate issue.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Drafts are circulated, Council members share comments with each other, and we are lucky if our good friends tell us what is going on. And our comments, when we provide them, are not necessarily quoted as those of the State concerned, as if the matter does not belong to us. That is neither right nor proper. Thirdly, there is a similar situation in terms of the work of the sanctions committees. For example, whenever the Panel of Experts produces a report, it is presented to Council members. We get a chance to read it in a closed office, but our views and comments on the findings are not taken into consideration. We do not have the slightest bit of room to question some of the errors that reports contain, which could be simple human mistakes and not necessarily something to do with the substance.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079Resumption1 (2022) · source
“For example, when we talk about the drafting of and consultations on Council resolutions, what is the norm? The norm is that the penholder will produce a draft, circulate it among the members of the Council, and then, depending on the goodwill of some representatives in the Council, the country affected will be notified. However, Council members are not mandated to do so. Bilateral relations therefore play a part, which puts countries affected at the mercy of such relations, which is not fair. What we are requesting is to be properly consulted. The point of view of the country should be reflected in the draft resolution related to it. The country concerned should at least be officially heard. The same thing goes with presidential statements and press releases that come out of the Council.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079Resumption1 (2022) · source
“I thank the President for arranging today’s meeting and giving us the opportunity to speak on this important topic. I also want to thank the briefers today. My statement will be brief. I intend to make on a few precise points on the topic before the Council today, specifically as it relates to countries affected or countries on the agenda of the Security Council. I would start by referring to the rights of countries on the Council’s agenda or of countries under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. There are four main issues of concern, and we think that they are related to the Council’s working methods. Most of the speakers today spoke about the 15 members of the Security Council, but we did not hear much about the rights of countries on the Security Council’s agenda.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We have all seen, day after day, how States that once were enemies have agreed, reconciled and prioritized their own interests. Today we must therefore prioritize our own national interests, because that is the only way we can overcome the vicious cycle of the conflict and build a modern Libyan State on the basis of institutions and the rule of law.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“We call on the African Union to launch that process and on the United Nations to complement the African Union’s efforts. Every initiative and idea that has been provided has taken a top-down approach, when we should really be looking at the base, at the people. We need to heal the nation, or nothing we are doing will succeed. That process should complement every effort, including political efforts, aimed at creating a constitutional framework and finalizing all that we have been working towards in recent years. (spoke in Arabic) In conclusion, we call on our people to support every initiative and proposal aimed at building trust, rejecting violence and hate speech and achieving a radical end to the crisis without depending on foreigners. We must work hand in hand in order to put an end to every kind of foreign presence.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“I would like to make some remarks about national reconciliation, and I will address the Council in English so that members can clearly understand my meaning. (spoke in English) Despite all the initiatives and dialogues and everything that we have gone through in past years, national reconciliation has never been effectively addressed. We note that all the tracks that have been introduced have been either political, military or economic — we can call them technical tracks — but none have addressed the root cause of the problem, which is national reconciliation. We have been stuck in a vicious cycle since 2011. Every initiative that has been introduced has been fragile, and none of them have been sustainable. We are now entering the same cycle again. It is therefore vital to introduce and support a national reconciliation track.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“We need good faith and de-escalation to reach a genuine consensus. The deep conflict among the various Libyan stakeholders, the complex political landscape and the lack of international will to resolve the crisis make the Libyan people fear for their present and their future. We have found only superficial solutions to today’s problems, which will definitely recur and create more suffering because of the current disagreements, with no effective solutions in sight. Therefore, we hope that the strategic vision will achieve its goals, including comprehensive national reconciliation and the establishment of a stable environment in which the people can live in security without discrimination or exclusion. Before concluding.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“In that context, we ask the Council to support the strategic vision for national reconciliation launched by the Presidency Council a few days ago, which is supported by several national institutions and international and regional organizations. The Speaker of the Parliament, the President and members of the Presidency Council, the African Union, the League of Arab States and the United Nations all participated in launching the strategic vision. It is something that should be implemented, and we hope to build on it and obtain support for it. National reconciliation is as important as the political process. It is no exaggeration to say that, if the strategic vision is implemented effectively, it will enable us to realize the aspirations of the Libyan people to achieve stability and peace.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“Again, the Council fails to take into account the position of the State concerned because Council members and penholders are not obliged to include the State concerned in their consultations or discussions. They only consult with us informally, as if we were not directly affected by their decisions. It is time to make those mechanisms more transparent and fairer, not only with regard to Libya but also all the countries on the Council’s agenda. Those mechanisms are based on the Council’s long-standing customs and not on rules or regulations. Despite all the challenges and difficulties, we remain hopeful that we will overcome the current crisis. We welcome any initiative that aims to unite Libyans and end the conflict.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“In order to ensure that the work of any envoy or international mediator is successful, we call on the Secretary-General to consult first with the Libyans on the appointment of the candidate and obtain the approval of the relevant political actors before proposing a name to the Security Council, since he or she will be an envoy or representative of the Secretary-General, not the Security Council. We assure members that Council members will not reject a candidate if they know that there is local consensus to select him. Concerning the working methods of the Security Council, we would also like to express our reservation about the Council’s procedure for adopting draft resolutions and presidential statements.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“We believe that international disagreement, external interference and the divisions within the Council are what actually account for the failure of all previous Mission mandates, regardless of the Head of Mission. In that regard, we would like to express our objections and reservations concerning the current mechanism for the appointment of the Special Envoy, which gives the Security Council control over the appointment process. We, the State concerned, are only notified of the person’s name and have no say in selecting the appointee.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“We have seen once again the extent of the divisions within the Council, as evidenced by the debate we have heard on the matter. The future of the Libyan people is undermined by such divisions. Our people have become hostage to the disagreements of Council members and some regional Powers, which even go as far as to intervene directly in Libyan affairs. To date, no consensus has been reached on the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya or the appointment of a new Special Envoy of the Secretary- General. It is not the first time that has happened, and it is unlikely that it will be the last. On previous occasions, we reiterated that the crisis in Libya does not depend on the selection of envoys or their capabilities.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“In that context, although the High Electoral Commission announced on many occasions that it was ready to organize the holding of elections, we have yet to agree on the necessary legislation. Therefore, we call on the Security Council once again to mandate the United Nations and its various agencies to support the electoral process, send teams to assess our needs immediately and support the High Electoral Commission in helping it to prepare for the elections at every stage, as soon as we agree on the corresponding legislation and timetable. We need technical and logistical support, as well as international and regional monitoring, in order to maintain the current momentum. The electoral process should be transparent, fair and agreed by all parties, and we should avoid any falsification, manipulation or questioning of the results.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“We hope that they will reach an agreement on all the outstanding issues in order to overcome the current political stalemate and prepare for the holding of credible presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible, while guaranteeing the greatest participation among all political factions and not excluding anyone. That would enable us to reach a truly Libyan-owned and Libyan- led solution. Our past experiences and various political agreements, such as the Skhirat and Geneva agreements, have demonstrated that the Libyan crisis is not related to a legal document, road map or deadline. It is a purely political crisis, as it relates to the conflicts among several regional and international Powers that are competing in my country.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“As Council members heard today, we welcomed the recent talks between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State, held in Cairo. I take this opportunity to thank the members of both chambers for their efforts to reach consensus. Unfortunately, they were unable to reach an agreement during the third round of talks. Contentious critical issues remain that must be resolved, as they are preventing the conclusion of the constitutional process, or the constitutional preparations. Even establishing the appropriate terminology is a cause of contention among the parties. However, we look forward to the meeting between the House of Representative and the High State Council to be held in Geneva tomorrow.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“Since our previous briefing to the Security Council nearly one month ago (see S/PV.9047), at which we tried to convey the voice of the Libyan people, their suffering and their needs, free from any political debate, we have unfortunately not seen any progress to speak of. The political situation remains at an impasse, and the suffering of the people is getting worse. Most Libyan regions are currently experiencing an energy and electricity crisis. The people are becoming angrier. I doubt that any Libyan would care to follow this meeting. I would therefore like to apologize to the men and women of Libya if I repeat today what they have already heard at previous meetings. I know that we are in a vicious cycle. The truth is that what we say today will not change much in terms of their daily suffering.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“Mr. Elsonni (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting, and I thank Ms. DiCarlo for her briefing. Through her, I thank Ms. Williams for her recent efforts. I also thank Ms. Bushra Alhodiri for her statement and for explaining her point of view, thereby expressing the views of a certain segment of Libyan women. We emphasize that the widespread and active participation of women has begun in Libya, with positive steps. We have seen Libyan women representing the Libyan people in the Parliament. We have seen their presence in political debates. We have seen women judges and women in security and military posts. On top of all that, we are working to increase the participation and representation of women, who make up half of our society.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“Despite all of the challenges I have outlined, I can assure the Council that we remain optimistic. Libyan citizens, in particular the younger generation — men and women — have become more mature and increasingly aware. We are confident that, through our national efforts, we will overcome this crisis, move towards reconciliation and make progress, notwithstanding the challenges before us, towards building our institutions and achieving stability and prosperity. The meeting rose at 4.30 p.m.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“Libyan citizens call on influential actors in Libya to heed the voice of wisdom and abandon war and conflict. Concessions should be made for the sake of the country. It is not acceptable anymore to kill more people in a senseless war that only brings destruction with it. Accordingly, we once again thank all political leaders for their national positions on not allowing the waging of a new war for the sake of power. It is time to forget the painful divisions of the past and work together to establish a national pact and genuine reconciliation. In that regard, as we celebrate Africa Day, we repeat our call for supporting the efforts of the African Union and the Presidency Council to ensure comprehensive national reconciliation that unites all of us and makes us stronger.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“And they want to choose their leaders and representatives themselves. They want a strong and unified Libyan Government that controls all Libyan territory. The solution is to hold constitutional general elections as soon as possible. Libyans want free and fair elections that rely on an equitable and robust constitutional basis, with broad political participation that ensures national consensus. That is the solution that the Libyan people are calling for. That is why we are asking the Security Council to bolster the Libyan people’s will and correct the mistakes of the past. We thank the many States that have changed position and understood that the cycle of conflict cannot go on forever. Dialogue and peace are the only way to ensure stability and security in the region.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“In addition, we are witnessing a deterioration of basic services and the health sector, particularly in the south of the country. The situation of the displaced people and migrants is deteriorating. Libyan citizens are tired and have lost faith in everybody. All of that is the result of a political void and division. In conclusion, I ask the usual question. What is the solution for all those challenges? First of all, we need to put an end to interference in Libya’s domestic affairs. There should be respect for a Libyan-owned and Libyan led solution. The solution is to listen and respond to the nearly 3 million voters who had hoped for the holding the elections and clearly demonstrated their position. The majority of the Libyan people want to resolve all of the accumulated political problems. They want State legitimacy to be revived.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“If Libya represents the gates of hell for migrants as a result of human trafficking, then members of the Council need to open the doors to heaven for migrants in their countries. Undoubtedly, stability in Libya will resolve this problem, and it is therefore important to address all these issues comprehensively. With regard to the economic and basic service situation, the Libyan economic situation is currently facing major challenges because of the absence of comprehensive political solutions. State institutions are divided. The central administration, ports and oil wells are often closed. There is no social justice, equitable distribution of wealth or development opportunities — to say nothing of the current international crisis, which has a direct impact on the local economy and food security in Libya.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“The number of weapons is also growing, and abductions, killings and clashes among armed groups continue to increase, as has happened in the western part of Libya. Silencing the Libyan people continues in many parts of Libya without. The crisis concerning illegal migrants has continued, while cases of cross-border human trafficking are growing. In that regard, we repeat that Libya is a victim and cannot be responsible for this issue. According to reports, there are 650,000 migrants in Libya; but migration centres hold no more than 4,000 migrants. What has happened to the rest? The Council needs to shoulder its responsibility in that regard. Libyan citizens ask: Why do we not hear about sanctions against international human traffickers in origin, transit and destination countries?”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“Libyan citizens were once optimistic about the Commission being able to unify the military institution and ensure the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Libya. That was necessary for putting an end to non-State armed groups in Libya, which every honest Libyan citizen was asking for. Nevertheless, we are happy with the results of the meetings that were held recently in Spain ,where the issue of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of fighters was discussed. We hope that issue will not be politicized. Also with regard to the security situation, we have seen a resurgence of actions by terrorist groups, such as Da’esh and Al-Qaida, especially in the south of Libya, where numerous military patrols and civilians have been attacked.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“What will be the Security Council’s position against the obstructers if the Cairo talks reach a partial agreement without taking into consideration active political actors? 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. They do not care about the details. Pertaining to the security situation, Libyan citizens see the day-to-day deterioration of security because of instability in their country. No just political solution has been found for the crisis to date. Unfortunately, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission is faltering.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“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. There is a kind of contradiction between the two appeals. 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 under way in Cairo between the House of Representatives and the High State Council will be successful and reach a constitutional agreement that will lead to elections. However, the same questions arise. Where will things stand if the Cairo talks fail? Where will things stand if those talks succeed?”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“The Council was divided on many occasions, the latest of which was its inability to extend the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and appointing a new envoy. Instead, the Secretary-General had to appoint a consultant to manage issues. When it comes to appointing a new envoy, I remind the Council that the next envoy will be the ninth in 11 years. That leads us to ask whether the problem is really a problem of special envoys or whether it is a problem with the strategy put in place by the United Nations Mission and the various bodies. That is a question being asked by Libyan citizens. We are facing another dilemma that Libyan citizens cannot really understand.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“For that reason, Libyan citizens no longer have any faith in the Security Council or in the international community. And neither do they have faith in any new initiatives and proposals being put forward by the international community. They are against all the solutions being offered, which do not meet the expectations of the Libyan people and instead meet the interests of the sponsoring States. That is why Libyans ask: What is the benefit of international dialogues or United Nations resolutions if obstructers are not made accountable? What did the Security Council do when the elections were not held on 25 December 2021? What happened afterwards? Nothing happened. Council members’ statements all referred to 25 December, to the point we felt that it is a sacred day.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“Many initiatives and conferences took place with various political agreements, starting with the Skhirat Agreement and the Paris and Palermo Conferences. There was also the Berlin Conference, in addition to the Tunisia and Geneva talks. All of those led to a road map, which the Security Council endorsed by adopting relevant resolutions. There has been also an attempt to complete the transition phase and establish a constitutional basis, which will finally allow us to organize elections. What happened? Why did all that fail? That is what Libyan citizens are asking. In reality, the Security Council has failed to implement its resolutions and could not make obstructing States or individuals accountable. The Council simply settled for expressing its concern and condemning the situation.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“We therefore thought that that was the fundamental objective of the intervention, but the involvement quickly led to chaos, a proxy war and the proliferation of weapons and militias throughout the country, in addition to terrorism and imposing solutions and agendas. Our dream for change has therefore become a nightmare of division and destruction. My country is now in an endless spiral of conflict, while the Council has been completely unable to act. That is unfortunately the view of the majority of Libyan citizens. It is therefore incumbent on all Council members to shoulder their moral responsibilities in terms of what is happening in my country. It is up to the Council to take things seriously this time. With regard to the political situation, Libya has seen successive developments in recent years.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“Moreover, I wish this time to convey the voices of the Libyan people, whatever their affiliation — whether they support the old regime, the February regime, or whether they are of any other affiliation. I will attempt to convey the views of simple Libyan citizens who wonder as to what will happen next. I therefore ask those present to listen to me with full attention. Today’s briefing comes amid difficult challenges and serious crossroads. Libyan citizens are aware that what is happening today is the result of several crises that have been accumulating since 2011. After many Libyan people took to the streets calling for change, the Security Council decided to intervene, raising the slogan of protecting civilians and supporting the democratic process.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“Mr. Elsonni (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I congratulate you, Madam President, on the United States presidency of the Security Council this month. I wish you every success. I also thank Ms. DiCarlo and Mr. Tirumurti for their briefings. We have delivered scores of statements before the Security Council, and we heard many statements. We have the impression that we just keep repeating ourselves. The Libyan people have had enough of hearing the same speeches. It would seem that we are in a vicious circle. Today I wish to speak directly to Member States while trying to convey the messages of Libyan citizens, who have had enough of following all these meetings, which do not produce any tangible outcome.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“We ask Council members to respect Libyan ownership and leadership of a comprehensive solution and Libya’s achievements in terms of agreements, the road map and its outcomes. We ask them to support the ongoing dialogue to put an end to all the temporary and fragile transitional stages so that we can unite our institutions and provide the conditions necessary to hold general elections, with the participation of all and in a sound manner. We ask that the will of the Libyans and their right to self-determination be respected in order to achieve stability, build a State of justice and law and totally remove the Libyan dossier from the corridors of the International Criminal Court and the Security Council. The meeting rose at 4.40 p.m.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“Therefore, and like my colleague the representative of Ghana and other representatives of African States, we again ask Mr. Khan and his team to ensure that their new strategy includes comprehensive investigations to uncover and prosecute the international criminals related to the migrant situation in Libya. Sanctions must be imposed on them wherever they are without exception, be it in the States of origin and transit in Africa or in the destination States in Europe. In conclusion, we emphasize that the national judicial institutions are able to establish justice notwithstanding all the challenges facing the country, the greatest of which is its ability to enforce the law. This will require the Council’s support for all national efforts to build the institutions, strengthen stability and put an end to all forms of interference in Libya.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“We would like to stress our complete rejection and condemnation of any violations that outlaws may perpetrate. Those are considered individual actions and we are working to address them. However, at the same time, we will not accept any attempt by certain States to create and impose conditions that help them to export their crises to us and establish the concept of resettlement, which is a breach of international law. In that regard, we are surprised by the negative position of the international community concerning human traffickers. The focus remains only on those perpetrators inside Libya, although we all know that human traffickers and their international networks are transnational. The fight against this phenomenon must start by eliminating these networks and their leaderships completely, wherever they are.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“We refer specifically to the mass graves that were discovered in the city of Tarhuna, as well as other stark violations and war crimes that have been committed — not just today, but from 2011 to date — against innocent civilians. We must determine those responsible for those crimes, locally and internationally, without exception or politicization, regardless of where those crimes were committed and by whom. That would help deliver transitional justice and promote genuine comprehensive national reconciliation. With regard to the migration dossier that the Prosecutor mentions in his report, we stress that the Libyan State is eager to defend illegitimate migrants against any violations due to the current crisis and despite all challenges. We will do our utmost to protect and save them. We work to deport them whenever possible.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“We hope that the strategy will support the Libyan Prosecutor’s office and the judiciary in charting the path to justice and combating impunity. We underscore that there must be no selectivity and politicization of cases. We all know that lasting peace is tied to justice and respect for human rights. We also know that peace cannot be achieved automatically. Therefore, we need to acknowledge the suffering of the victims’ families and rebuild trust in the State’s institutions and its ability to deliver justice. That is why we ask the ICC to expeditiously disclose the results of its investigations following its team’s three visits to Libya over the course of more than a year.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“We confirm once again that our cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC), in accordance with its mandate, will be in keeping with the memorandum of understanding that was signed between the Libyan Prosecutor General’s Office and the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC, given its role in providing assistance to but in no way replacing the Libyan judiciary. We look forward to implementing the memorandum of understanding accordingly and as proposed by the Libyan Prosecutor. We welcome the new strategy announced by the ICC Prosecutor, which is based on prioritizing the situation in Libya, providing the necessary resources and cooperating with the authorities to enhance efforts to ensure and support accountability.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“Through them, we can seek closure on the painful past which the Libyan people have endured in recent years. We reiterate the observation we have made at several previous meetings that achieving justice on Libyan territories is a matter of sovereignty and national jurisdiction. That means that any suspect will stand trial pursuant to the Libyan Criminal Code, thereby reflecting Libya’s sovereignty over its territories and citizens. The Libyan judiciary is committed to ensuring that all suspects are provided with a just and fair trial.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“Mr. Elsonni (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Madam President, on your country’s assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I thank you for your efforts. I would also like to thank Mr. Karim Khan for his briefing and his twenty-third report. We reaffirm that the Libyan people are very eager to establish a modern and civil State, consolidate the principle of accountability and combat impunity. In our view, that will be achieved only if we activate the path of comprehensive national reconciliation, which will start by activating justice, revealing the truth, seeking the truth, making apologies, offering reparations and calling for forgiveness and tolerance. We all know that such steps are the foundation of transitional justice.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“We trust that with the will and persistence of our people, we will advance in the right direction towards reconciliation and the mending of rifts. No matter what the challenges are, we will build a State of institutions and law, a State of stability and prosperity.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“The one positive development over the past period was the announcement by all active stakeholders in the Libyan political landscape that they unequivocally reject conflict and infighting. They all pledged to take the path of a peaceful political solution. We stress that we reject any further bloodshed, especially that of young people, through the launching of wars that would wreak havoc and bring in other countries for proxy wars, proving that the enemies of today are the friends of tomorrow and causing the blood of our sons to be shed. It is high time to end the cycle of conflict that has lasted since 2011. It is high time to overcome the painful differences of the past and together initiate a genuine national compact that unites us, not divides us and makes us stronger, not weaker.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“Any proposed solutions must therefore be comprehensive and inclusive, and we welcome all local and international efforts aimed at finding a peaceful solution to the current crisis, particularly efforts aimed at bringing the parties together at the negotiating table. We thus call on all Libyans to uphold reason and wisdom and eschew wars and dissension. In that vein, we commend all those who have contributed and are contributing to de-escalating the conflict and the confrontations that could have been possible over the past days, be they eminent persons or the security leadership. We commend them for their efforts, which flow from patriotism and a sense of responsibility.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“That would have dangerous domestic and international repercussions, especially if we return to a state of division. That wealth and its equitable distribution is the right of all Libyans without exception or marginalization of any city or region. The political stability of Libya will ensure its economic and security stability, which would in turn contribute to the stability of the region, especially the neighbouring countries and the African Sahel. To conclude, we must recall that the problem in Libya is not merely a legal one but a years-long series of accumulated political and community problems.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“Libya is not excluded from the regrettable circle of international conflict witnessed today. Unfortunately, the Security Council has so far failed to counter that challenge. For years it has failed also to find a solution to the Libyan crisis. Undoubtedly, the conflict has direct and indirect impacts on the situation in Libya and the region. Those impacts have a security and economic dimension owing to the multiplicity of intertwined and conflicting international actors on our territories. Thus we would warn against the attempt of some to use Libya to transfer their conflicts or settlement of accounts to Libya, especially the manipulation of the energy dossier. We would stress that we reject any prejudice against that dossier or its use to bring pressure to bear on the current international conflict.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“When speaking of reconciliation, we must recall the need to support the 5+5 Joint Military Commission, which has so far kept itself free of any political polarization. We call for its continued support to ensure the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement and to surmount any obstacles that prevent the implementation of all its terms, primarily putting an end to any foreign presence on Libyan territories, without exception. That is an unequivocal, sovereign request. We must also unify and build a military institution that is professional and under the control of a civilian authority, with the primary role of protecting the State and its national security and territorial integrity, a State that has monopoly over weapons under the umbrella of its security and military institutions.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source