Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Hanna S. Tetteh, head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), expressed concern over limited progress in Libya's political roadmap, as the country remains divided between two rival administrations. She noted that some Libyan leaders are disregarding public expectations for political participation and democratic leadership. The ongoing political stagnation poses national and regional risks, requiring prompt recognition and action.
UNSMIL is facilitating structured dialogue on four key issues: security, governance, the economy, and national reconciliation and human rights. According to Tetteh, discussions have advanced toward specific recommendations, with a final report expected by early June for presentation to political leaders and the public. These recommendations aim to help shape a national vision, inform policy reforms, and set the stage for peaceful national elections.
Tetteh also highlighted the rapid decline of Libya's economic situation, citing currency pressures, rising prices, fuel shortages, uncontrolled public spending, and increasing poverty. She remarked that the current economic model is unsustainable, as state capacity erodes due to a distorted political economy that absorbs national wealth through unaccountable spending and politicized control of oil revenues. This undermines fiscal discipline and the state's ability to govern effectively through unified, rules-based institutions.
Continuing efforts by UNSMIL seek to address the current impasse. If insufficient progress is made, Tetteh indicated she would report back to the UN Security Council with proposals to advance the process based on existing political agreements.