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Kubiš

lines on the record: 502
first: 2003-04-11
most recent: 2021-11-24
sittings or episodes: 34
sources: un-security-council

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“In response to my letter of resignation dated 17 November, the Secretary-General in his letter dated 23 November accepted my resignation, effective as of 10 December. Therefore, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and the members of the Security Council for all the support provided to me and the mission in the past period during my tenure of the Office.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“It is therefore, in my view, necessary to urgently relocate the Head of UNSMIL to Tripoli, ideally based on a Security Council resolution authorizing the return of UNSMIL to its previous configuration. Just to note, from the very moment of my appointment, I expressed support for splitting the positions of the Special Envoy and the Head of Mission, and for locating the Head of Mission in Tripoli. In order to create conditions for this, on 17 November, I tendered my resignation. In my resignation letter to the Secretary-General, I also confirmed my readiness to continue as the Special Envoy for a transitional period — and that, in my opinion, should cover the electoral period — to ensure business continuity, provided that it is a feasible option. I hope an appropriate solution will be found.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“They should participate in the elections and vote for those who are committed to a stable, prosperous, united, sovereign and democratic Libya, governed by the rule of law and committed to fighting corruption and pursuing national reconciliation, justice and accountability. It is high time that Libya, led by the authorities and institutions with strong democratic mandates derived through elections, liberate itself from external interference. Libya cannot continue destroying itself by continuing to offer itself as a playground for foreign interests and ambitions. In conclusion, in the light of the ongoing political and security transitions, as well as the delicate and complex electoral processes in Libya, the need for a United Nations-mediated process and good offices within Libya has intensified.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“It is important that the international community remain united in its support for elections as demonstrated at the Paris Conference. At the same time, pragmatic engagement is required to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process and minimize the risks of polarization and confrontation. We will continue to make every effort to address concerns and mitigate the risks of a disputed electoral process to build consensus for holding the elections and dealing with the post-election situation. The judiciary has the final word regarding the objections raised about the process, as well as some presidential candidates. Their verdict must be respected. The final decision is for the Libyan people, who will be making their choice through the elections. It is the Libyans that have their future and the future of Libya in their hands.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Libya continues to be at a delicate and fragile juncture on its path to unity and stability through the ballot box. While the risks associated with the ongoing political polarization around the elections are evident and present, not holding the elections could gravely deteriorate the situation in the country and lead to further division and conflict. As demonstrated by the high number of registered voters and candidates, the Libyan people are yearning for an opportunity to elect their representatives and give them a mandate to govern Libya through democratic legitimacy. The aspiration and determination of the majority of Libyans to participate in the presidential and parliamentary elections as candidates or voters must be fulfilled.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Humanitarian return flights represent one of the few options for irregular stranded migrants and refugees in Libya at extreme risk of arbitrary detention, serious human rights abuses and exploitation by smuggling and trafficking networks and State actors. I am pleased to report that the number of internally displaced persons in Libya continues to decrease, with just under 200,000 people still displaced, as compared to 278,000 people at the start of the year. Still, those numbers are huge. The humanitarian community is working with Libyan authorities at the national and local levels to accelerate the voluntary, safe and sustainable return of displaced communities, including as part of national reconciliation and stabilization efforts.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“The Mission is strongly concerned with the dire situation of several thousand migrants and refugees who were made homeless as a result of large-scale forced evictions and destruction of their homes by security forces using excessive and disproportionate force in early October. The efforts of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to provide humanitarian and protection assistance to those refugees and asylum seekers at UNHCR premises in Tripoli is being obstructed by groups of violent individuals using threats and extortion against them. I welcome the Government’s cooperation in the resumption of the International Organization for Migration- and UNHCR-facilitated voluntary humanitarian flights of migrants and refugees out of Libya.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“High rates of arbitrary and unlawful detention in Libya, as well as enforced disappearances victimizing both men and women, continue to be reported and documented. As members of the Council are aware, one of the starkest reminders of the horrors of the Libyan conflict was the discovery of mass graves on the outskirts of Tarhuna following the recapture of the city by pro-Government of National Accord forces in June 2020. As the exhumation progresses, Libyan authorities have discovered yet more mass graves in the area. I reiterate UNSMIL’s consistent calls for a thorough and transparent investigation into those atrocity crimes and for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“I call on the Libyan authorities to lift those restrictions and ensure a safe civic space for all individuals and organizations and to protect human rights defenders and activists. I am also deeply concerned by the continuing use of hate speech and incitement to violence, including sexual violence, against civil society activists and human rights defenders, particularly against politically active women. Many have been targeted with violence, abuse, social media vilification and threats, including rape and other forms of sexual violence, and in some instances with fatal consequences. Promoting women’s rights and empowerment, together with addressing violations and ensuring the protection of women, is particularly important in the current political context and with the upcoming elections.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Moreover, an increasing likelihood of asymmetric activities perpetrated by violent extremist organizations aimed at disrupting the stabilization processes cannot be excluded. The human rights situation in Libya remains critical. In this pre-election period, restrictions on fundamental freedoms through legislative measures are of concern. Documented incidents involving the targeting of journalists, civil society activists and individuals expressing views against State agencies, armed groups and political actors are increasing. Measures to curtail civil society organizations continue to be imposed. Civil society organizations can be denied registration or dissolved by the executive authority on overly broad grounds.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Some incidents affecting the electoral centres for issuing voter cards were recorded. The Ministry of the Interior established an electoral security cell to ensure the security of polling stations and is committed to addressing security incidents impeding access to electoral centres. The activities of groups opposed to the elections might result in cases where citizens are prevented from collecting their voting cards and, later, casting their votes. The ability to freely campaign in the east, south and west is also at stake. Legal challenges aimed at annulling the results of the elections might revive an institutional and constitutional crisis following the elections.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“To complement and support those positive steps, the first group of United Nations ceasefire monitors was deployed to Libya on 10 October. As we welcome that important progress, we are mindful that, as elections approach, there is a risk that entrenched political and institutional divisions will turn into confrontation fuelled by uncompromising attitudes, inflammatory rhetoric and fake news. In the western region, and in particular in the capital, tensions are high and could escalate further amid election-related polarization. The fragmentation of the political context, the lack of an inclusive and consultative political and electoral process, the ensuing lack of trust and consensus and continued controversies surrounding the electoral process could undermine its implementation.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Building on those positive developments, the Arab Republic of Egypt hosted 5+5 JMC coordination talks with Libya’s southern neighbours — Chad, the Niger and the Sudan — in Cairo from 29 October to 1 November. Positive discussions among the four countries concluded with an agreement on a concept for an effective communication and coordination mechanism to support the implementation of the action plan for the withdrawal of mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces from Libyan territory. As we meet today, the 5+5 JMC and a high-level African Union delegation are meeting in Tunis. I am also pleased to report that the 5+5 JMC is welcome to conduct similar consultations in Ankara and Moscow and intends to consult with other countries in the region, notably neighbouring ones.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“The plan aligns with the ceasefire agreement of 23 October 2020 and resolutions 2570 (2021) and 2571 (2021), as well as the outcomes of the Berlin Conferences, and it should pave the way for the initial stages of the withdrawals of mercenaries and foreign fighters, taking into full account the needs and concerns of Libya and its neighbours as a step towards the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement and resolution 2570 (2021). The action plan was presented at the Libya Stabilization Conference held in Tripoli on 21 October, convened by the Government of National Unity, which I welcome as the first such international gathering held in Libya since the beginning of the crisis and as an important testimony of Libyan ownership and leadership of the political process towards the unification and stabilization of the country.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“On the security file, while the ceasefire continues to hold, the presence of foreign fighters, foreign forces and mercenaries remains a cause of grave concern for Libya and the international community, including countries of the region, notably Libya’s neighbours. However, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) has continued to make progress. With UNSMIL support and facilitation, the 5+5 JMC convened in Geneva on 8 October and developed an action plan for the withdrawal of mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces in a synchronized, phased, gradual and balanced way.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“I therefore echo the call on Libyan stakeholders to take steps, including with the good offices of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), to increase mutual trust and build support for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections and the acceptance of the results, and for all relevant Libyan authorities and institutions to provide the High National Elections Commission with the required support to deliver free, fair, inclusive and credible elections in a safe and peaceful environment and with the full, equal and meaningful participation and representation of women and the inclusion of young people.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“As they said, the way towards a stable and united Libya is through ballot boxes, not through ammunition boxes. Those in favour of the elections stress that political confrontations must not, and will not, turn into an armed confrontation, that they will not follow that path and that Libyans will find solutions to their problems among themselves if left without foreign interference.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“They also note less than desirable conditions for the holding of the elections. In addition, as the process moves forward, tensions are rising over the eligibility of some high-profile presidential candidates, along with fears of armed confrontation or that the current framework may take the country back to authoritarianism. I call on all those that challenge the process or the candidates to channel their challenges through the existing judicial mechanism and to fully respect the verdict of the judicial authority. At the same time, even those who oppose the elections based on the current legislative framework and constitutional basis, without a permanent Constitution and in less-than-optimal conditions, agree that Libya needs free and fair democratic elections.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“While I praise the continued efforts of the High National Elections Commission to implement the elections despite the technical challenges and the short time frame, I must report that the political climate remains heavily polarized. The number of candidates for the presidential and the parliamentary elections, as well as registered voters, confirm that the Libyan people, from across the country, are eager to go to the polls and democratically elect their representatives. At the same time, vocal opposition to the holding of elections on the basis of the existing legal framework persist, as some leaders and constituencies continue questioning the legality of the electoral laws issued by the House of Representatives on different grounds and thus the legitimacy of the whole process.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“To date, more than 1.84 million voter cards have been distributed at 1,906 electoral centres across the country in the ongoing process, by now covering some 64.3 per cent of the total number of registered voters. As of 5 October, the High National Elections Commission has been accrediting domestic and international observers and media. To date, more than 3,200 domestic observers, 320 national media representatives, 20 international media and nine international observation organizations have submitted their applications to be accredited by the Elections Commission for the upcoming elections. I call on further domestic, regional and international organizations to submit their accreditation applications to the High National Elections Commission in time to send observers for the December elections.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Thus far, 2,001 candidates, including 276 women, have registered for the parliamentary elections in the ongoing registration process, which should conclude on 7 December. During the 7 November press conference, the High National Elections Commission confirmed the plan to hold the first round of the presidential elections on 24 December, while the second round of the presidential and the parliamentary elections would take place approximately 50 days after 24 December so as to accommodate the results tabulation and possible electoral challenges and appeals. It also stated that the final results of both elections would be announced simultaneously. In parallel, on 8 November the High National Elections Commission started the nationwide distribution of voter cards to more than 2.8 million registered voters.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Throughout the months of October and November, only some technical amendments requested by the High National Elections Commission were issued by the House of Representatives to both the presidential and the parliamentary electoral laws. Following the receipt of the amended electoral laws by the House of Representatives, at a press conference on 7 November the Chairman of the High National Elections Commission announced the start of the candidates’ registration process for the presidential and parliamentary elections on the following day. The process for the presidential elections closed on 22 November. This afternoon the Elections Commission intends to announce a preliminary list of candidates from among 98 candidates, including two women, from across the country who registered for the presidential elections.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Following the failure of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum to agree on a constitutional basis for a legal framework for the elections, and with the aim of mitigating the risks around electoral disputes, the Mission has continuously urged the House of Representatives and other institutional and political actors to address the concerns expressed by Libyan stakeholders regarding the procedural and substantive shortcomings of the electoral laws and to adjust the electoral framework. We urged the House of Representatives and the High Council of State to follow the consultative process as prescribed by the Libyan Political Agreement, and we urged holding inclusive presidential and parliamentary elections simultaneously, bringing it in line with the respective Security Council resolutions.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“2/2021, concerning the parliamentary elections, which is largely based on the electoral law of the 2014 parliamentary election. Law No. 2/2021 stipulates that the House of Representatives will determine the polling date for the parliamentary elections to take place after 30 days from the first round of the presidential elections, upon a proposal made by the High National Elections Commission. The Elections Commission is expected to propose the specific dates for the elections after finalizing the list of candidates for the presidential elections in early December following the complaints and appeals adjudication process. It is necessary that the House of Representatives promptly endorse the polling dates for both the parliamentary and the presidential elections, as proposed by the Elections Commission.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“The Conference highlighted the importance of avoiding any vacuum of power and that the transfer of power from the current interim executive authority to the newly elected executive authority should take place following the simultaneous announcement by the High National Elections Commission of the final results of both the presidential and the parliamentary elections. In my most recent briefing, on 10 September (see S/PV.8855), I informed the Security Council that the Speaker of the House of Representatives had transmitted to the High National Elections Commission law No. 1/2021, setting the legal framework for the presidential elections. On 4 October, the Speaker of the House of Representatives transmitted law No.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“I echo the call on all Libyan stakeholders and candidates to respect their commitments towards holding the elections on 24 December, to publicly commit to respecting the rights of their political opponents before, during and after the elections, to refrain from using hate or revenge speech and threats, incitement to violence and boycott, to accept the results of the elections and to uphold their commitment to the code of conduct prepared by the High National Elections Commission.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“The final declaration agreed upon at the Paris International Conference for Libya stressed the importance of all Libyan stakeholders committing unequivocally to the holding of free, fair, inclusive and credible presidential and parliamentary elections on 24 December, as stipulated in the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum road map and endorsed in resolutions 2570 (2021) and 2571 (2021), as well as the conclusions of the second Berlin Conference, of 23 June, and accepting the outcomes of the elections.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Mr. Kubiš: My briefing today comes at a crucial time, with one month left until elections in Libya and following the conference hosted by President Macron in Paris on 12 November — co-chaired by Libya, France, Germany, Italy and the United Nations — with the participation of 30 Member States and regional organizations, which represented an opportunity to strengthen international consensus in support of the implementation of a Libyan-led and -owned political process, facilitated by the United Nations, leading to a political solution to the Libyan crisis. The participants in France, including the Libyan interim executive authority, reiterated their backing for holding the long- awaited presidential and parliamentary elections.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“I urge all Libyan actors to join forces and ensure inclusive, free and fair parliamentary and presidential elections, which are to be seen as the essential step in further stabilizing a uniting Libya.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“During a high-level World Bank mission in August, led by its Vice-President, ways to manage Libya’s frozen assets were also discussed. Libya is interested in how to leverage the frozen assets, in cooperation with external partners, to manage them so as to achieve good returns on them. Libya is at crossroads, where positive or negative outcomes are equally possible. With the elections, there is an opportunity for Libya to move gradually and convincingly onto a more stable, representative and civilian track. The international community also has a responsibility to support the positive developments in Libya and to stand firm to stand firm against attempts at derailing those developments. Not holding the elections could gravely deteriorate the situation in the country and could lead to division and conflict.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“The meeting participants heard from the two branches of the Central Bank as to how they intended to implement the recommendations from the United Nations-facilitated financial audit review, which was transmitted to them on 8 July. Both Governors recognized the overriding need to unify the Bank and expressed their willingness to do so. The healthy performance of the economy is essential for the country. I welcome the efforts made by the Prime Minister to ensure the continued smooth operations of the National Oil Corporation and stability in the oil sector, which is effectively the only source of wealth for all Libyans. Any attempts to close oil lines or disrupt the export of oil or disrupt the water system in Libya are unacceptable.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“The FFM had high-level engagement with Libyan governmental and judicial authorities regarding the situation of human rights in Libya. The Mission members considered their mission to have been a positive step in cooperation with Libya. Several focal points within the Government were appointed to respond directly to questions and inquiries from the Mission to facilitate its conduct of investigations, with full access to the country. That is a very positive development. With regard to the implementation of the recommendations of the audit report on the Central Bank of Libya, the International Follow-up Committee economic working group met yesterday with the Central Bank’s Governor and Vice-Governor.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“Those flights and departures, facilitated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, are necessary and urgent, with some 4,300 of the most vulnerable refugees and migrants awaiting departure. Considering the human and financial costs of those repeated suspensions, the IOM and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees have indicated that they are unable to resume such operations in the absence of a firm commitment of support from the Government of National Unity, with clear and predictable procedures in place that are jointly agreed and consistently implemented by all. The members of the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya (FFM) completed their first mission to Libya from 23 to 27 August 2021.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“Many migrants were held in detention in inhumane conditions and subjected to abuses, including those committed by agents of agencies operating under the authority of the State. I was encouraged to hear the commitment of the Ministry of the Interior to investigate and punish such criminal behaviour. I again urge Member States to revisit their policies, stop supporting operations to return individuals to Libya and work to protect the rights of refugees, migrants and asylum-seekers. I am dismayed to report that all voluntary humanitarian evacuation, resettlement and return flights of migrants and refugees out of Libya were again suspended by the Minister of Interior’s Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“I was pleased to hear that the active engagement of the Presidency Council, in cooperation with the Minister of Justice, in order to ensure the release of all unlawfully held detainees, will continue and be accelerated. I call on the Libyan authorities to expedite their release. I regret to note that violations of human rights and international humanitarian law nevertheless continue. Armed groups across the country and some of the armed units operating nominally under the State continue to be involved in serious human rights violations, including torture, killings, sexual violence, enforced disappearances and unlawful deprivation of liberty. By August, there were 7,000 migrants and refugees arbitrarily held in official detention centres across the country.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“Saadi Al-Qadhafi, along with several officials of the former regime, were released after seven or more years in prison. They were acquitted of the charges against them by a Libyan court in 2019. As noted by the Presidency Council, the Government of National Unity and UNSMIL, those releases represent a positive development that will contribute to national reconciliation. Equally important, under the auspices of the JMC, the unilateral release of 17 prisoners from Misrata by the Libyan Arab Armed Forces positively contributes to confidence-building and reconciliation. That was followed by another unilateral release on 5 September of another eight detainees. The Mission welcomes those moves and reiterates its goal of the release of all unlawfully held detainees as part of a larger reconciliation policy.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“In a recent visit, I was encouraged to hear about promising discussions between the Presidency Council and a number of countries of the region. When in Libya, I am constantly reminded that Libyans need the help of the international community in order to better manage the security file. That has to start with the upholding of the Berlin Conference commitments and by heeding the calls and obligations set forth in numerous Security Council resolutions by halting violations of the arms embargo and the Libyan ceasefire agreement. In order to support Libyan authorities in making progress towards the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement, preparations continue to deploy the first group of 10 United Nations ceasefire monitors and support staff in the coming days. On reconciliation, I highlight that on 5 and 6 September, respectively, Mr.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“Positive developments in that regard include bilateral agreements currently being negotiated between Egypt and the Niger with Libya on the management of migration flows. At the same time, efforts to sign and operationalize bilateral and multilateral agreements to promote security and cross-border cooperation between countries sharing a common border with Libya are essential in maintaining regional security, fostering economic development and building trust for closer cooperation among themselves and with Libya. The border management Quartet agreement among Libya, the Sudan, Chad and the Niger is a positive example of such multilateral cooperation in securing common borders and tackling transnational crime, violent extremism and the activities of armed groups.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“Participants also emphasized that the withdrawal of mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces needed to be handled in a transparent and organized manner and in coordination with neighbouring countries in order to prevent it from having a destabilizing impact on them and to foster cooperation in security, social and economic areas, including the joint management of the movement of people and goods across borders. The ministers also discussed ways and means to enable neighbouring countries to effectively support the ongoing efforts under the auspices of the United Nations and requested their involvement in all regional and international meetings related to the crisis in Libya. It is important that Libya and its neighbouring countries manage and control their borders.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“Nevertheless, the continued presence of mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces remains a cause of grave concern for Libya and the international community, including countries of the region, notably Libya’s neighbours. In the ministerial meeting in Algeria held from 30 to 31 August, the timely and needed initiative of our Algerian partners, in cooperation with other countries and organizations of the region, including the United Nations, brought together Libya with its neighbouring countries. Participants in the meeting stressed the need to continue efforts aimed at unifying State institutions and strengthening governance in Libya, achieving reconciliation and working towards the withdrawal of mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is supporting that fully Libyan-owned and -led initiative, which nevertheless requires thorough preparations and substantive and consistent coordination and integration with the work of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission, the Presidency Council and all respective institutions and authorities. The ceasefire continues to hold, and there has been some progress on the implementation of some elements of the ceasefire agreement. The persistent efforts of the 5+5 JMC led to the reopening of the Misrata- Sirte coastal road, with the support of UNSMIL and the United Nations Mine Action Service. The people of Libya warmly welcomed that development, which brings about clear benefits for all Libyans.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“As a signal of Libyan ownership towards stability and unity in Libya, Foreign Minister El Mangoush has proposed the holding of a stabilization conference, with critical external partners of Libya, as a platform to implement the decisions of the Berlin Conferences on Libya, notably to support the withdrawal of mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces, in a gradual, measured, balanced and modular way. The conference will also serve as a platform to prepare DDR and security sector reform and the unification of military institutions, all with international assistance, support and facilitation.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“The evidently fragile security situation needs further attention from the Government and the Presidency Council, in coordination with the Libyan National Army general command, to create the conditions for holding elections in a secure environment and to provide stability. I also reiterate the need for the Libyan authorities and institutions to work jointly, including with the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC), to tackle all those issues and begin a series of targeted disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) and security sector reform programmes.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“I am dismayed to report that the political stalemate experienced over this period is already casting a shadow over the security scene. Several western coastal areas continue to be a hotspot of sporadic conflict, not least due to illegal activities and smuggling networks. Equally disconcerting, serious fighting among various units belonging to the security forces, under nominal control of the authorities, erupted in Tripoli on 3 September, and also later, in particular for control of some institutions. Both the Presidency Council and the Prime Minister acted quickly to quell the fighting, and they are to be commended. However, more work needs to be done for strategic deconflicting and to ensure control of the various armed units and militias.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“The United Nations has supported the efforts of the High National Elections Commission and other Libyan actors in strengthening women’s participation in the elections. The country and its people need full clarity that elections will take place on 24 December. The existing uncertainty creates fertile ground for spoilers and sceptics to manipulate the situation against the political transition, thereby fuelling existing tensions in relations between diverse Libyan institutions and authorities. Public exchanges, confrontational statements and steps add to the tensions and fears that the conflict- riddled relationship, without a clear road map towards presidential and parliamentary elections, will further deteriorate, with political and security implications that work against the peace, stability and unity of Libya.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“During the past two months, the High National Elections Commission managed to update its voter registry for in-country voting and launch a voter registration update for eligible Libyan voters residing outside of the country, which will continue until mid-September. More than half a million new voters have recently registered to participate in the upcoming elections, bringing the total number of registered voters to more than 2.8 million, 40 per cent of whom are women. Most of the newly registered are under 30 — a clear testament to the young generation’s eagerness to take part in determining the fate of their country through a democratic process. Libyan authorities and leaders must not let them down.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“The international community must be firm in its support for elections and, at the same time, be sensitive to ideas and ways presented by the Libyans on how to conduct and safeguard the elections. A mixture of principled firmness and pragmatic engagement, based on Libyan solutions accepted by the majority, is needed. I welcome the progress made so far by the High National Elections Commission on the preparations for the holding of national elections in December. I commend the Chair of the High National Elections Commission for the Commission’s diligent efforts to plan and prepare for the conduct of elections in December.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“They are a political and security necessity to ensure that the positive developments achieved in Libya since October 2020 continue and that Libyans will move beyond the state of paralysing perpetual crisis and conflict and perennial transition to complete the political process and enter the phase of building together sustainable security, stability, unity and development. The people of Libya must have the opportunity to express their will to freely elect their representatives and give them firm popular legitimacy. For many, aborting the drive for elections will be a signal that violence is the only path to power in the country. That cannot be allowed.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“While firmly acknowledging the right of the Parliament to exercise its oversight functions, I have cautioned that attempts to change the interim executive so close to the date scheduled for elections only create more uncertainty about the elections and problems in preparing and securing the elections. It is the elections that will give Libyans an opportunity to validate their Government, presidency and Parliament. The Parliament held a session with Prime Minister Dbeibah and a number of Ministers on 8 September. Elections are not just a moral or political commitment now.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“Finally, I welcome the action taken by the Government of National Unity to facilitate preparations for the holding of elections, especially providing adequate funding for the High National Elections Commission as well as for the various security preparations that are being undertaken, notably by the Ministry of Interior. The Government held a conference on 17 August, detailing the preparations so far, including the unveiling of an elaborate security plan for securing the elections. Since mid-August, there have been numerous calls by the Parliament to question the Government of National Unity for the lack of performance, and even calls for a vote of no-confidence against the Government in the Parliament, as well as in the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source