Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) reports renewed momentum in the country's political process, advancing a roadmap focused on elections, institutional unification, security, economic reform, and national reconciliation. Hanna Tetteh, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Libya, described this roadmap as both a political imperative and a potential solution to Libya's ongoing institutional paralysis. A six-month Structured Dialogue involving about 120 Libyans produced nearly 600 recommendations across governance, security, the economy, and human rights. Current efforts concentrate on implementing these proposals in a Libyan-led manner.
UNSMIL has also supported direct talks between the Government of National Unity and the Libyan National Army's General Command, involving rival parliamentary chambers as well. Progress includes a preliminary agreement to reconstitute the electoral commission and ongoing negotiations over electoral legislation. Ms. Tetteh cautioned, however, that the window for effective political action is narrowing and emphasized that responsibility to act rests with Libyan stakeholders. If the current roadmap falters, the UN envoy indicated that alternative proposals from existing agreements may be presented.
Security remains a significant concern amid incidents fueled by disinformation about alleged UN migrant resettlement plans, resulting in violence against UN facilities, including clashes and protests in Tripoli and Zawiya. The UN Security Council generally welcomed the progress, with France noting gains in security and the economy but urging greater efforts for unity and stability. Russia stressed the need for a fully Libyan-led settlement and warned that proposals lacking support from key leaders could risk further instability.