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1. “Concerted and aligned efforts of the international community in support of Libyan-led and Libyan-owned processes remain critical. We need to continue working together with and providing meaningful support to Libyan authorities and institutions in their efforts to achieve national reconciliation and transitional justice, unification of State institutions, full implementation of the ceasefire agreement — all with a view to setting the stage for the elections to be held on 24 December. The elections must be conducted in a free, fair and secure manner in order to ensure that the results are accepted. This is important for the Libyan people and for the region as a whole.”

   2021-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/498 (2021) · source

2. “It is up to the Libyan authorities and the national institutions to use the opportunities of the newly regained nascent unity and sovereignty to continue the political transition towards a unified, fully sovereign, peaceful and stable country, with the full, effective and meaningful participation of women and youth. The significant progress and achievements witnessed in the past many months must be consolidated. The processes must regain momentum, and the authorities and institutions of Libya must live up to their responsibilities. All Libyan parties need to cooperate and support the Presidency Council and Government of National Unity in their efforts to fully extend and effectively assert their authority as they fulfil their responsibilities throughout the whole of Libya.”

   2021-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/498 (2021) · source

3. “I welcome renewed efforts aimed at addressing the multifaceted migration and refugee issues in Libya through the revitalized AU-EU-United Nations tripartite task force. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of early May, the total number of reported cases of the coronavirus disease in Libya was 181,174. The Government of National Unity’s national vaccination programme is under way in municipalities across the country. As of mid-May, with 731,000 people registered in the programme, about 100,000 people have received their first vaccine dose. The WHO and UNICEF continue to support national efforts aimed at fighting the pandemic, including with the arrival in Libya on 19 May of the second batch of 117,600 vaccine doses through the COVAX facility.”

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4. “The Government of National Unity should swiftly put in place due process guarantees to end and prevent arbitrary detention by establishing a judicial review system led by the Ministry of Justice in line with its recent commitments to addressing arbitrary detention. In this regard, we welcome a very positive response from the Libyan Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Justice, both of whom are women. The Government’s active support in facilitating the Organization for Migration and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in humanitarian evacuation and voluntary return and resettlement of migrants and refugees from Libya is urgently needed in view of Libyan authorities’ recent cancellations and postponements of such departures.”

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5. “There are approximately 575,000 migrants from over 41 countries in Libya, with more than two thirds coming from neighbouring countries. More than 500 have died, and, so far in 2021, some 9,135 migrants and refugees have been returned to Libya by the Libyan Coast Guard, compared to 12,000 returned for all of 2020. Most of those returned are arbitrarily detained by the Department for Combating Illegal Migration in extremely poor conditions with restricted or no access for humanitarian agencies, or they are transferred to non-State actors, with the result that thousands of people are missing and unaccounted for in the official detention system.”

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6. “The common thread running through all the human rights challenges in Libya is impunity, including for the most serious violations of international law. One of the starkest reminders of the horrors of the Libyan conflict is the discovery of over a hundred mass graves, following the Government of National Accord’s recapture of Tarhouna. The rights of victims to truth, justice and reparation — and the return to full accountability for crimes — is the only way to ensure justice and rights-based reconciliation in the country. Unless Libya addresses violations perpetrated by all sides in the cycles of conflict, then any efforts towards sustainable peace will fail. The situation of migrants and refugees in Libya remains of grave concern.”

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7. “The JMC has been given the task of establishing a DDR subcommittee to start identifying and categorizing armed groups and armed entities on Libyan territory, with a view to dismantling them and reintegrating their personnel into society or State service. The United Nations is committed to supporting the commencement of planning for DDR and security sector reform (SSR) pursuant to a nationally-owned and nationally-led strategy for DDR and SSR. On 5 April, the Libyan Presidency Council announced the establishment of a high national reconciliation commission. Joint United Nations-AU work is under way to support Libyan authorities on promoting rights-based reconciliation and transitional justice, with a focus on community and local-level reconciliation and the meaningful participation of women, youth and all of Libya’s cultural components.”

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8. “Coordinated, complementary measures and programmes supported and co-financed by the international community, coupled with resolute domestic and international action against criminal gangs of traffickers of persons, drugs and weapons, must be a part of the solution, if it is to be durable and sustainable, as should cooperative measures to enhance control in the border areas, including integrated border control and management. It is equally critical to revisit the approach undertaken by the European Union (EU) in addressing the issue of refugees and migrants, working in partnership with Libya, the United Nations and the African Union (AU). The ceasefire agreement establishes the Libyan-owned framework for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR).”

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9. “The high mobility of armed groups and terrorists as well as economic migrants and refugees, often through channels operated by organized criminal networks and other local players across uncontrolled borders, only enhances risks of furthering instability and insecurity in Libya and the region. It is therefore critical to ensure an orderly departure of foreign fighters, mercenaries and armed groups, together with disarming, demobilizing and reintegrating them in their countries of origin. Withdrawal of foreign fighters and armed groups with origins in the region must be accompanied by scaled-up efforts across Libya and the wider region to address root causes of instability, notably through inclusive reconciliation, peacebuilding and development programmes, with a focus on youth and women’s empowerment.”

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10. “Resolution 2570 (2021) authorizes UNSMIL to deploy monitors in support of the Libyan-led and Libyan-owned ceasefire monitoring mechanism. For the first phase, the Secretariat plans to deploy a forward presence to Tripoli of a total 10 monitors from existing United Nations capacities of United Nations observers. The continued use, presence and activities of thousands of mercenaries, foreign fighters and armed groups is a significant threat not just to Libya’s security but to the region as a whole. The recent disturbing events in Chad remind us again of the interrelated nature and links between the security situation in Libya and the security and stability of the region.”

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11. “Article 2 of the ceasefire agreement stipulates that: “... all military units and armed groups shall clear all confrontation lines and return to their camps; in parallel, all mercenaries and foreign fighters shall depart from the Libyan territories — land, air and sea”. Accordingly, having a limited number of mercenaries withdraw and then flying them out of Libya can commence a reciprocal, balanced and sequenced withdrawal of foreign mercenaries, fighters and foreign forces from the country. This approach, already adopted by the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC), needs to be complemented by a plan and timeline agreed with those external forces that are associated with mercenaries and foreign forces in Libya.”

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12. “Yet, progress on such key issues as the reopening of the coastal road between Sirte and Misrata and the start of the withdrawal of foreign mercenaries, fighters and foreign forces has stalled, thus entrenching the division of Libya. The recent report of the United Nations Panel of Experts (see S/2021/229) painted a bleak picture of non-compliance with the arms embargo. Resolutions 2570 (2021) and 2571 (2021) found it necessary to again urge Libyan parties and all Member States to respect and support the full implementation of the arms embargo and ceasefire agreement, including through the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya without delay. I would like to acknowledge in this regard the important role played by the European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI.”

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13. “At the local level, the Central Committee for Municipal Council Elections aims to conclude 70 outstanding council elections this year, including in the eastern region. But HNEC efforts will be futile if the electoral legislation is not adopted by the House of Representatives by the end of June at the latest, in order to implement credible national elections. The ceasefire continues to hold. Notwithstanding occasional clashes between diverse armed groups, confidence-building between the two sides continues. In the past period, hundreds of prisoners and detainees were released by both sides, with releases taking place almost weekly in different parts of the country, particularly during the month of Ramadan.”

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14. “He noted that if the LPDF agrees, the agreement should be referred to the House of Representatives to be adopted and added to the constitutional declaration, and if there is no agreement, then we, said the Speaker, will implement House Resolution No. 5 of 2014, to conduct direct presidential elections. Draft legislation on direct presidential elections is ready to be presented to the House of Representatives, said the Speaker. The HNEC has been working consistently for the elections to be held on 24 December 2021. The voters list has been revised to be ready for an upcoming voter registration update, and the production of 2.3 million voter cards for those voters who registered in previous electoral processes has already started.”

    2021-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/498 (2021) · source

15. “This must be done by 1 July at the latest, to give Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC) adequate time to prepare for the elections. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) facilitated the work of the LPDF’s legal committee, which developed a proposal for the constitutional basis of the elections. The LPDF will discuss the proposal at its plenary meeting, which is scheduled for 26 and 27 May, with a focus on resolving the remaining open issues and forwarding the proposed constitutional basis to the House of Representatives and the High Council of State. Following our meeting, the Speaker of the House, in his statement of 4 May, confirmed the importance of holding the presidential and parliamentary elections on time.”

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16. “Over the course of the last several months, positive developments have renewed hope for the reunification of Libya and its institutions, for the restoration of its sovereignty, and for sustainable peace, development, security and stability in the country and the region. A critical task of Libyan authorities and institutions remains to ensure the holding of parliamentary and presidential elections on 24 December as set out in the road map of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) and called for by resolution 2570 (2021). This priority lies at the core of the mandate of the Government of National Unity. The House of Representatives has the responsibility of clarifying the constitutional basis for elections and adopting the necessary electoral legislation.”

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17. “For this to happen — for it to be able to implement even its currently mandated objectives and tasks — UNSMIL will require adequate resources and the ability to recruit staff to fill numerous vacant positions, including in security.”

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18. “In conclusion, I am pleased to report that, in the two months since the new UNSMIL leadership took up its functions, with Military Coordinator Raisedon Zenenga and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Georgette Gagnon on the ground, the Mission has returned to the country and the United Nations presence in Libya has doubled. As of 16 March, there are 112 international United Nations staff — working either for UNSMIL or for United Nations agencies, funds and programmes — in Tripoli and Benghazi. The United Nations presence on the ground will be critical in supporting the priorities of the Government of National Unity.”

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19. “Since taking up my responsibilities in early February, a succession of achievements by Libyan stakeholders has demonstrated that once seemingly insurmountable divisions can be overcome with determined political will and receptivity to the demands and aspirations of the Libyan people. As we consider how best to support the new interim executive authority in making progress on its priorities, we should be mindful of the pitfalls on the road ahead, in particular those that might cause delay or obstruct the path towards the December elections.”

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20. “While their numbers remain low as compared to the total migrant population in Libya, the number of migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean increased during the first two months of 2021 and remains steady, exposing them to protection risks and death. From 20 to 28 February, an estimated 56 people drowned during attempted crossings. Increasing numbers of migrants and refugees — currently some 3,858 — are being detained in extremely poor conditions, without due process and with restrictions on humanitarian access, in official detention centres run by the Department for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM). UNSMIL is concerned about serious human rights violations being committed against migrants and asylum seekers by DCIM personnel and armed groups involved in human trafficking.”

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21. “An estimated 38,000 displaced persons returned to their homes since the end of January, but returns remain limited owing to a lack of basic services and the presence of explosive hazards, especially in southern parts of Tripoli. The impact of COVID-19 continues to make life extremely challenging for many of the country’s most vulnerable people. As of 21 March, some 150,300 confirmed cases had been reported, including 2,487 fatalities. On a positive note, the national deployment plan for COVID-19 vaccinations has been finalized, with the support of UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Currently, only 5 per cent of the 2021 humanitarian response plan — some $10 million out of a total $189 million — is funded. I encourage States Members of the United Nations to contribute funding to assist some 450,000 vulnerable people in need.”

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22. “Arbitrary detentions remain a critical concern. There are more than 8,850 people arbitrarily detained at 28 official prisons in Libya, in the custody of the judicial police, with an estimated 60 to 70 per cent in pretrial detention. In addition, some 10,000 people are being held in detention centres under the authority of militias and armed groups. It is estimated that the detainees include around 480 women — of which, reportedly, 184 are non-Libyans and 63 are juveniles and children. UNSMIL continues to receive credible reports of arbitrary and unlawful detention, torture, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, denial of visits from families and lawyers and lack of access to justice. Continuing humanitarian needs in Libya must not be overlooked, and the civic space must be strengthened.”

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23. “Various armed groups continue to operate without obstruction, and human rights violations continue with almost total impunity. It is also essential that internally displaced people be able to return to their homes and that those displaced outside of Libya consider it safe to return to their country. Following the deeply disturbing discovery of new mass graves in Tarhouna earlier this year, now reaching a total of 101, the security situation remains unstable, and tensions are high and compounded by a lack of justice and accountability. It is worth noting that, on 22 March, the European Council imposed sanctions on leading members of the Al-Kaniyat militia. I am encouraged by the announcement by Prime Minister Dbeibah, on Friday, of an investigation on the reported discovery of several bodies in Benghazi.”

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24. “As the primary source of revenue and the largest employer, the oil sector also requires continued support and investment. Libya carries over 160 billion dinars of debt and billions more in outstanding contractual liabilities. I was encouraged to hear from Prime Minister Dbeibah that the Libyan authorities will operate in a way that will establish high standards of good governance, competency, responsibility, transparency and accountability, while fighting corruption and mismanagement. Although the ceasefire has resulted in a dramatic reduction in civilian casualties, UNSMIL continues to document killings, enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrests and detentions, attacks against activists and human rights defenders, hate crimes and sexual violence, including rape. Freedom of expression is being undermined.”

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25. “It also included 1.4 billion dinars to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and 100 million dinars for the High National Elections Commission. This is a positive example of restoring the normal processes of Government and of reunified State institutions fulfilling their constitutional roles, including the legislative and oversight roles of the unified Parliament. I welcome the announcement by the National Oil Corporation that oil revenue held in abeyance is now being transferred to the Central Bank. The country will face an acute electricity crisis this summer, and there are risks to its water security as well. United Nations agencies estimate that more than 4 million people, including 1.5 million children, may not have access to clean water and sanitation if immediate solutions are not found and implemented.”

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26. “It is encouraging to note that the Government of National Unity, despite its limited nine-month mandate, has shown its resolve to initiate the unification of Libya’s military and security institutions, as well as to undertake the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of various armed groups and militias and to embark upon security sector reform. Since 2014, Libya has either had no budget or two parallel budgets. On 17 March, the Finance Committee of the House of Representatives announced that it had received the Government of National Unity’s draft budget proposal of 96 billion Libyan dinars, coming at a time when the country had just undertaken its first steep devaluation of the dinar. It included a 20 per cent salary increase for State employees, previously approved by the Presidency Council.”

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27. “While the ceasefire agreement continues to hold, there are reports of ongoing fortifications and the setting up of defensive positions along the Sirte-Jufrah axis in central Libya, as well as of the continuous presence of foreign assets and elements. Elements of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and other international terrorist groups continue to operate in the country. It is important to continue to support the authorities in order to address this ongoing threat, take action to counter international terrorism and fight unlawful armed groups and organized crime networks plaguing the country. This is critical for the stability of Libya and the Sahel.”

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28. “These include national leadership and ownership of the implementation of the 23 October 2020 ceasefire agreement; continued momentum on the security track, working in harmony with the political, economic and humanitarian tracks; and the timely provision of the necessary additional financial and human resources to establish security, logistical and operational support to United Nations ceasefire monitors, who will enable their deployment. It is essential that the ceasefire implementation take into account the impact on civilians, the restoration of essential services, access to markets and freedom of safe movement. For that reason, among others, the team of monitors must be balanced and include women and young people.”

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29. “During their last meeting in Sirte on 15 March, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission agreed to open the road in two weeks. On 3 March, the Secretariat deployed an advance team to Libya to assess possible United Nations support for the Libyan-led ceasefire monitoring mechanism. Preliminary findings were shared with the Council in the progress report issued on 22 March (see S/2021/281). While the advance team’s work has yet to be finalized, a number of prerequisites are coming to the fore.”

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30. “Their withdrawal from Libya will go a long way in restoring the unity and sovereignty of the country and healing the deep wounds caused by many years of internal strife, active conflict and foreign interference. Libyans of all stripes and across the political spectrum are vehemently calling for all mercenaries and foreign forces to leave the country — a call supported by the Libyan authorities and institutions. The reopening of the coastal road remains a critical step for the steady and sustainable — if gradual — implementation of the ceasefire agreement. Significant progress has been made on clearing explosive remnants of war from the coastal road connecting Misrata with eastern Libya, with the technical advice and support of UNSMIL and the United Nations Mine Action Service.”

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31. “Following municipal elections in January and February, six new municipal councils took office in western Libya, including in Tripoli. The remaining elections will be organized after Ramadan. The United Nations in Libya will continue its work to strengthen the capacity of democratically elected municipal councils to provide services, build social cohesion and improve the lives of vulnerable populations. With the security assurances of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission, the holding of the House of Representatives session in Sirte was a catalyst for the repositioning of foreign fighters and mercenaries in and around Sirte, which enabled the reopening of Ghardabiya airbase for the arrival of the members of the House of Representatives. However, those fighters remain in the country and, indeed, in the vicinity of the city.”

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32. “The continued functioning of the House, building on the current momentum and positive dynamics, will be of the utmost importance for completing the vital next tasks, including the adoption of the budget, the electoral laws and other relevant legislation that is needed to conclude this interim phase. The Government of National Unity has a distinct role in building a conducive political and security environment for elections and in facilitating the work of the High National Elections Commission through the various related ministries and Government institutions. It is important that the Government ensure the timely disbursement of sufficient funds for the Commission. The Libyan electoral authorities are making commendable efforts to hold municipal council elections despite COVID-19 and a precarious security environment.”

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33. “In that regard, the observation of the Chairperson of the High National Elections Commission — that the necessary legislation for elections needs to be adopted by 31 July, at the latest, for the elections to be possible in December — is worth noting. In parallel and in line with the LPDF’s mandate, the Forum’s Legal Committee started deliberations and formulated proposals that could serve as a fallback framework in the event that persistent divisions within the House of Representatives prevent it from reaching a timely decision that will enable the holding of elections on 24 December.”

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34. “The latter scenario envisions the election of a House of Representatives by general, free, secret and direct suffrage, in accordance with an electoral law promulgated by the House of Representatives, with the agreement of the High Council of State, and a Head of State elected by universal, free and direct suffrage and by an absolute majority of the votes cast on the same election date as the House of Representatives, in accordance with a law promulgated by the House of Representatives, with the agreement of the High Council of State. The agreement has been adopted by the High Council of the State but has yet to be considered by the House of Representatives — an urgently needed task. Additionally, it is imperative to start working, without any further delay, on the election laws.”

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35. “Alternatively, if a referendum on the draft permanent constitution is not possible based on a decision by the High National Elections Commission, which is then endorsed by the House of Representatives and the High Council of State, presidential and legislative elections would take place on the basis of an amendment to the constitutional declaration, emanating from the so-called February Committee 2014 report.”

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36. “For the polls to take place, it is critical to confirm a clear legal and constitutional framework for the presidential and parliamentary elections. To that end, the Constitutional Committee, established by the House of Representatives and the High Council of State, reached an agreement on 12 February regarding a proposed constitutional basis for the elections. That agreement highlights a referendum on the constitutional proposal adopted in 2017.”

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37. “These include reunifying the country and its sovereign institutions; advancing the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement; security sector reform; disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; delivering basic services to Libyans on the basis of a decentralized system; addressing the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic; fostering human-rights-based inclusive national reconciliation and transitional justice; advancing women’s political and economic empowerment; and delivering the national elections on 24 December. There is broad and strong support in the country, increasingly among the young population, for holding inclusive elections on 24 December. That should remain a key focus for the new interim executive authority and State institutions.”

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38. “These entities need to continue working in a mutually reinforcing manner. It is up to the Libyan leaders to demonstrate the will to honour the pledges and commitments under the LPDF road map that correspond to the will of the Libyan people. They will need the continued, timely and aligned support of the Security Council and the international community. UNSMIL embraces the key priorities identified by the interim executive authority and Prime Minister Dbeibah and stands ready to support them.”

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39. “I would also like to commend the supporting role of Libya’s international partners, especially regional actors and neighbouring countries — notably Egypt and Morocco — which facilitated the various supporting tracks between the High Council of State and the House of Representatives. On 17 March, the Tunisian President, His Excellency Mr. Kaïs Saïed, arrived in Libya — the first visit in recent years by a foreign Head of State. These developments represent a trend and momentum that must not be lost. Moving forward, we all need to assist and encourage the new executive authority, the House of Representatives and the High Council of State, to pursue an inclusive political process, to fulfil the objectives set by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum and to maintain momentum on all intra-Libyan tracks.”

    2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source

40. “This manifestation of the emerging political will for unification after years of internal strife and conflict is, first and foremost, a result of Libyan dialogue and Libyan decisions grounded in the wishes of the people to finally end the divisions and confrontations of the transition period in order to reclaim their country and reinstate its unity and sovereignty. The role of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has been one of good offices and facilitation, supported by the Berlin process and other international partners. I recognize the immense contribution of former Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General Stephanie Williams and her team in setting up the UNSMIL-facilitated intra-Libyan political Dialogue Process — the LPDF.”

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41. “The following day, the outgoing Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord of President Serraj completed the transfer of power to the new Presidency Council and the Government of National Unity during a cordial handover ceremony at the seat of Government in Tripoli. Key messages during the swearing-in ceremony included calls for reconciliation, reuniting the country, the protection of human rights, meeting the basic needs of the people and freeing Libya from foreign forces and foreign interference.”

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42. “While women make up only 15 per cent, Prime Minister Dbeibah pledged to appoint more women to other senior executive positions so as to reach the commitment of 30 per cent, as set out in the LPDF road map. Currently, the key position of Minister of Defence is vacant and managed by Prime Minister Dbeibah. The House of Representatives reconvened again in Tobruk on 15 March for the solemn swearing-in ceremony of the new Government, with the attendance of the new President of the Presidency Council, Mohamed Younis Al-Menfi, along with his two deputies, Musa Al-Koni and Abdullah Hussein El-Lafi, who previously swore an oath before the Chief Justice.”

    2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source

43. “I am grateful for this opportunity to update the Security Council on the situation in Libya in my first briefing to the Council in my new capacity. Following the selection, on 5 February, by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) of the new interim executive authority to govern Libya for the period leading up to national elections set for 24 December, the House of Representatives, on 10 March, overwhelmingly endorsed the Government of National Unity proposed by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibah. More than 130 members gathered in Sirte for the House of Representatives session, which was a historic political milestone in itself, after years of paralysis and internal divisions. The new Cabinet of 35 members reflects the various Libyan regions and constituencies.”

    2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source