As the oil-rich North African nation continues to be ravaged by instability and conflict between rival authorities and armed groups, the council’s statement outlined some of the stress anxiety,
Libyan owned process
The members reaffirmed their strong commitment to an inclusive, Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process, facilitated by the United Nations and supported by the international community. also expressed Strong support for the people of Libya to determine who rules them By Election And to ensure that this just demand is heard by political leaders.
The Council called upon the international community to Fully supported by the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and the United Nations Mission (UNSMIL, In its efforts to address the challenges ahead.
Addressing the Council at the end of last monthAbdoulaye Bathili, United Nations Special Representative and head of UNSMIL, said that the delicate political process was still falling far short of the aspirations of the Libyan people, adding that they were crying out for political institutions to be revitalized. He announced a new mechanism to support the crucial upcoming elections.
multilateral approach
Towards finding a lasting and peaceful solution to the Libyan crisis, the Council encouraged the Special Representative to continue Take advantage of the contribution of neighboring countries and regional organizationsSpecifically the African Union and the League of Arab States.
The 15-member body encouraged the continued support of the United Nations, including Libya’s High National Electoral Commission. Deploying a Needs Assessment MissionWith a view to ensuring free, fair, transparent and inclusive national presidential and parliamentary elections across Libya.
remembering the need to plan Security Sector Improvements and making progress towards democratization, disarmament and reintegration armed groupAs agreed in December by the 5+5 Joint Military Commission – made up of officials from both the internationally recognized government and formerly rival administrations – the council underlined the need to establish an inclusive, integrated, Accountable, civilian-led security structure for Libya As a whole.
It also underlined the importance of the principles of fiscal accountability, anti-corruption and transparency in the context of elections.
In Benghazi, Libya, the widespread destruction is a reminder of years of conflict.
strengthen the boundaries
repeating it Serious concern about smuggling of migrants And on refugees and human trafficking through Libya, and the situation faced by migrants and refugees, including children, the Council recalled the need to support further efforts to strengthen Libyan border management.
This also calls on Libyan authorities to respect and protect the human rights of migrantsand taking steps toward closing migrant detention centers.