UN Secretary General's Call for a Roadmap in Libya
Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary General, has submitted an official report to the UN Security Council, reviewing the strategy of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The report highlights that Libya continues to face complex challenges, threatening its political and security stability, over 14 years after the mission's establishment.
Guterres acknowledged that UNSMIL has played a crucial role in managing political crises, facilitating electoral processes, and reducing local violence. However, he noted that ongoing divisions, multiple power centers, and the presence of heavy weapons across regions continue to undermine the country's unity and institutional integrity.
The absence of a comprehensive political settlement would leave Libya vulnerable to further division and security tensions.
Guterres called for accelerated steps toward unifying institutions and implementing a national roadmap, based on free and transparent elections and inclusive national dialogue, including national elections in Libya.
Author's summary: Guterres calls for a Libyan roadmap with national elections.