The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expressed concern over political and security developments, warning of the risk of escalating “unilateral actions” by political and security actors.
In a statement, the mission called on all political and security parties to “refrain from steps that could jeopardize the consultation process and undermine the fragile peace and stability in the country.”
The UN mission noted that Libya’s transitional process has historically been marked by political divisions that were worsened by unilateral actions, stressing that continuing along this path “threatens further fragmentation of state institutions.”
The mission reiterated its call for political and security actors to commit to creating the necessary conditions for constructive consultations aimed at establishing a consensual political framework that can lead the country toward inclusive and credible elections.
It emphasized that such a step is essential to fulfill the aspirations of the Libyan people for a representative government and a unified, stable, and prosperous nation.
Meanwhile, US Special Envoy to Libya Richard Norland said that his country “fully agrees with the vision of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya that all political and security parties must avoid taking unilateral steps that could destabilize the situation.”
In a post shared on the US Embassy’s Facebook page, Norland added that “progress made on the economic and security tracks paves the way for political progress,” urging all sides to seize every opportunity to build consensus on a path toward elections.
These calls come as the Presidential Council issued a decree canceling the House of Representatives’ law establishing a Supreme Constitutional Court in Benghazi. It also issued two other decrees related to the election of a General Conference for National Reconciliation, to be headquartered in Sirte with members elected from each municipality.
