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Libya: UN Libya Envoy Warns Security Council Political Deadlock Threatens State Unity

The UN envoy for Libya warns that ongoing political deadlock and economic deterioration are jeopardizing national unity.

During a briefing to the UN Security Council, the UN's special representative for Libya, Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, highlighted the deepening political impasse facing the nation. Key institutions, including the House of Representatives and the High Council of State, have stalled in implementing the agreed-upon political roadmap. Their failure to establish a mechanism for selecting the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) and advance electoral legislation has created widespread skepticism about their capability to govern effectively.

The lack of progress from these governing bodies has not only diminished their credibility, but it has also contributed to a growing sentiment among Libyan citizens that their leaders are either incompetent or indifferent to their plight. The prevailing view of governmental inaction contrasts sharply with the urgent need for electoral reforms and a more robust political framework that might unite the fragmented nation. The public's frustration with the leadership is palpable and poses a significant threat to national unity.

Furthermore, the economic situation in Libya has continued to worsen, complicating the political landscape even further. As the judiciary grapples with internal divisions, the risks of fragmentation escalate, endangering the progress made since the end of the civil war. The UN's continued engagement is critical at this juncture to facilitate dialogue and confrontation with these urgent issues. Without effective leadership and international support, Libya's path toward stability remains perilously uncertain.

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