The members of the Security Council expressed their concern about the recent developments and tensions in Libya, calling on Libyan actors and institutions to urgently refrain from any unilateral actions that would increase tensions, undermine trust and reinforce institutional divisions and differences among Libyans.
In a statement, the members of the UN Security Council called on all Libyan leaders and political, economic and security institutions to de-escalate tensions, refrain from the use or threat of force or any economic measures aimed at exerting pressure, and reach a consensual solution to the current crisis related to the Central Bank.
They also urged the Libyan parties to avoid any military actions that could jeopardize Libya’s fragile stability, the security of civilians, and the 2020 ceasefire agreement, stressing the importance of achieving accountability.
The members of the Security Council reminded all political leaders and institutions of their commitments and obligations in line with relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular Security Council resolution 2702 (2023), based on the Libyan Political Agreement and the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum Roadmap, and based on the updated electoral laws approved by the 6+6 Committee.
The Security Council called on all Libyan parties to engage fully, in good faith and without preconditions, and to make the necessary concessions to advance the Libyan-led and UN-facilitated political process, in line with Security Council resolution 2702 (2023).
The members of the Security Council expressed their full support for UNSMIL to continue implementing its mandate, including ongoing work to de-escalate tensions, maintain stability and build confidence among key stakeholders, and stressed their support for the Secretary-General’s appointment of a new Special Representative for Libya as soon as possible.
In the statement, the Council members stressed the importance of ensuring the full, equal, effective, reasonable and safe participation of women and the involvement of youth and civil society representatives in all activities and decision-making related to the democratic transition, stressing their strong support for Libya’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity.
This came after the United Nations Support Mission in Libya announced its intention to hold an “emergency” meeting on Monday night to resolve the central bank crisis, which caused tension that led to the halting of oil production and exports.
Last update: August 29, 2024 – 14:13
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