UN chief welcomes new Libyan security committee
Speaking at a meeting withe Libya's Presidential Council's Head Mohamed Menfi in the French city of Nice, on the sidelines of the UN Ocean Conference, Guterres expressed strong support for the initiative, which aims to lay the groundwork for renewed electoral efforts.
The Secretary-General emphasised the importance of continued coordination between the UN and the Presidential Council, and highlighted the need for a 'constructive and unified environment' to enable Libyans to move toward a democratic future.
Earlier, Menfi issued a decree forming the temporary security and military arrangements committee in the capital. The move followed an agreement with Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah on joint security and military arrangements for Tripoli.
The committee is tasked with developing a comprehensive plan to demilitarise the capital, empower official security institutions, and restore state authority. Tags: Antonio Guterres Mohammad Menfi clashes in the south Ceasefire
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